SynthesisBMC medical education2023
Gaps in sexual health content of healthcare professional curriculum: a systematic review of educational interventions.
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- 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
- Sexuality behind clinic doors: experiences of healthcare professionals in primary care addressing sexuality with older people.Age and ageing · 2026Article
- Evaluating PEACHES: Pleasure-Inclusive Implementation Strategies to Enable Healthcare Workers to Address Anal Sex Stigma During HIV Service Encounters.Archives of sexual behavior · 2026Article
- Co-Design of a Sexuality Support Training Program for Practitioners Supporting People With Mental Illness (RIKASEKU-SAPOPRO): Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR research protocols · 2026Article
- Reimagining sexual health: gender, environment, and the pursuit of equity.Scientific reports · 2026Article
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- Challenging content: a mixed-methods evaluation of a novel sexual health curriculum in doctor of physical therapy education.BMC medical education · 2026Article
- Information and counselling on sexual health in cardiac and respiratory disease: description of community dwelling patients' needs and reflections of health care professionals.International journal for equity in health · 2025Article
- Digital Motion Graphics and Animated Media in Health Communication: A Systematic Review of Strategies for Sexual Health Messaging.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Bridging Gaps in Adolescent and Adult Sexual Health: Training Medical Students as Educators.Cureus · 2025Article
- Reproductive health literacy and influencing factors among medical sciences students at Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.Journal of public health research · 2025Article
- Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors Regarding Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Romanian Medical Students: A Cross-Sectional Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Sexual Disability in Low Back Pain: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Framework for Physical Therapists.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- The Sexuality of Women Living With HIV: Care Demands and Implications for Practice.Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS CareArticle
- Exploring Primary Care Clinicians' Sexual and Reproductive Health Care Delivery to Male Adolescents and Young Adults.Journal of pediatric health care : official publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & PractitionersArticle
- Re: The Whole Person Health Index: A Self-Reported Tool to Assess Whole Person Health.Global advances in integrative medicine and healthArticle
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Abstract
backgroundSexual health care, including assessment and patient teaching, is part of comprehensive patient care. Health professional (medical and nursing) students' education in sexual health lacks uniformity in content and assessment skills.
objectivesThe current systematic review aimed to assess sexual health educational curriculum for health professional students regarding the educational content, duration, and evaluation of these educational interventions.
methodsThis systematic review followed the preferred reporting guidelines for systematic reviews. A comprehensive search was conducted between May-August, 2023 across four databases (PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL, EMBASE), outlining 614 sources. Following the screening process, 36 educational intervention studies were deemed eligible for inclusion. The quality assessment of these studies was conducted using The Effective Public Health Project tool, which was found appropriate for evaluating this type of research.
resultsThe studies had a global representation, with most studies conducted in the US. Limited nursing educational interventions were found. Three main categories emerged from the analysis of the educational interventions: one-time interventions, workshops, and semester courses. These categories differed in terms of their duration. Upon evaluating the educational intervention programs, it was found that the majority relied on participant self-reporting, while only a few included objective evaluations.
conclusionsThis review revealed inconsistencies in educational content for healthcare professional students and may impact their clinical skills, particularly in sexual health. The variation in content, duration, and evaluation methods created challenges in assessing the interventions. The lack of standardized sexual health education highlighted a significant gap, raising concerns about students' ultimate proficiency in this area. Bridging this divide is essential by integrating comprehensive sexual health content and assessment skills into the health professional curriculum.
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