Gamified Interactive Narrative (REPRO-QUEST) on Sexual Health Literacy and Sexually Transmitted Infection Prevention Behaviors

NCT07886073 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 02-2026/56
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 82
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This randomized controlled trial evaluates the effectiveness of an analog gamification-based interactive narrative intervention (REPRO-QUEST) on enhancing sexual health literacy and behaviors aimed at protecting against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among female university students. Participants in the intervention group participate in the REPRO-QUEST interactive narrative game session, while participants in the control group receive standard evidence-based educational material on sexual health and STI prevention (an Educational Booklet). Sexual health literacy and protective behaviors against STIs are assessed at baseline and post-intervention to evaluate the efficacy of gamified learning compared to standard educational materials.

Conditions

Sexual Health; Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI); Health Literacy

Keywords

gamification; Interactive Narrative; Sexual Health Education; Reproductive Health; Female University Students

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Behaviors Aimed at Protecting Against Sexually Transmitted Infections

  Assessed using the Scale for Behaviors Aimed at Protecting Against Sexually Transmitted Infections. The instrument evaluates protective behavioral intentions, barrier contraceptive practices, risk perception, and preventative measures against STIs. Higher scores indicate greater engagement in protective health behaviors.

  Baseline (pre-intervention) and immediately post-intervention

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Sexual Health Literacy Level

  Baseline (pre-intervention) and immediately post-intervention

Study Arms (2)

REPRO-QUEST Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants receive the analog gamification-based interactive narrative (REPRO-QUEST) booklet featuring branching story scenarios for interactive learning on sexual health and STI prevention.

Behavioral: REPRO-QUEST Interactive Narrative

Educational Booklet Group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants receive a standard evidence-based educational booklet on safe sexual health and STI prevention published by the Turkish Family Health and Planning Foundation (TAPV).

Behavioral: Educational Booklet

Interventions

Educational Booklet BEHAVIORAL

A standard evidence-based educational booklet on safe sexual health practices and STI prevention published by the Turkish Family Health and Planning Foundation (TAPV).

Educational Booklet Group

REPRO-QUEST Interactive Narrative BEHAVIORAL

An analog gamification-based interactive narrative booklet featuring branching storylines and decision-making scenarios designed to enhance sexual health literacy and STI prevention behaviors.

REPRO-QUEST Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Being a female undergraduate student currently enrolled at the university.
• Being aged 18 years or older.
• Volunteering to participate in the study and providing informed consent.
• Able to read, understand, and communicate in Turkish.

You may not qualify if:

• Refusal to provide informed consent.
• Previous participation in a similar gamified sexual health education program.
• Incomplete submission of pre-test or post-test evaluation instruments.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Karamanoglu Mehmetbey Universty

Karaman, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Communicable Diseases; Infections; Genital Diseases; Urogenital Diseases; Disease Attributes; Pathologic Processes; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Lecturer, PhD

Model Details: A two-arm, parallel-group, pretest-posttest randomized controlled trial design.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: October 14, 2026
• First Posted: October 21, 2026
• Study Start: April 4, 2026
• Primary Completion: October 12, 2026
• Study Completion: October 12, 2026
• Last Updated: October 21, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-10

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)