ReviewThe Journal of school health2019
Blended Learning for Sexual Health Education: Evidence Base, Promising Practices, and Potential Challenges.
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Sex Education in the Spotlight: What Is Working? Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Pooled it
- Effectiveness of a Small Private Online Course in Sexual Health Communication for Registered Nurses: A Randomized Controlled Trial.The journal of nursing research : JNR · 2026Trial
- Application and effectiveness of blended learning in biochemistry laboratory courses: a multi-class controlled study.BMC medical education · 2025Trial
- Comparing In-Person and Online Sexual Health Education Program Delivery: Youth Perspectives and Short-Term Outcomes.Health promotion practice · 2026Article
- Information, Motivation, and Behavioral Skills Needs for Sexual Risk Prevention Among Early Adolescents in Thailand: A Qualitative Study.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2026Article
- Forbidden Conversations: A Comprehensive Exploration of Taboos in Sexual and Reproductive Health.Cureus · 2024Review
- Application of data-driven blended online-offline teaching in medicinal chemistry for pharmacy students: a randomized comparison.BMC medical education · 2024Article
- "I wouldn't have felt so alone": The sexual health education experiences of transgender and gender diverse youth living in the southeastern United States.Perspectives on sexual and reproductive health · 2024Article
- Online education isn't the best choice: evidence-based medical education in the post-epidemic era-a cross-sectional study.BMC medical education · 2023Article
- A Systematic Review of Systematic Reviews on Blended Learning: Trends, Gaps and Future Directions.Psychology research and behavior management · 2021Review
- Evaluating the Effectiveness of an Intervention Integrating Technology and In-Person Sexual Health Education for Adolescents (In the Know): Protocol for a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR research protocols · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundBlended learning is a combination of online learning and face-to-face instruction, and is increasingly being used in K-12 settings. A meta-analysis conducted for the Department of Education suggests blended learning is more effective than either group-based or online learning alone, particularly in K-12 settings.
methodsThis paper provides a narrative review of the literature from 2000 to 2017 on blended learning as it applies to sexual health education programs, and discusses outcomes, best practices and potential challenges of blended learning that may be important for practitioners and researchers considering this approach.
resultsBlended learning approaches are being used successfully in sexual health education programs, including school-based programs, and have yielded positive behavioral and psychosocial changes. Similar to traditional group-based programs, not all outcomes tested in these programs showed positive impact. Designing blended learning programs can be challenging, but there is a large best-practice literature that can inform practitioners interested in using it.
conclusionsBlended learning approaches are viable for sexual health education and offer numerous advantages to group-based only programs, such as confidential personalization and an instructional approach that is familiar and engaging for participants.
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