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ArticleJMIR formative research2024

Short-Term Outcomes of a Healthy Relationship Intervention for the Prevention of Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault in the US Military: Pilot Pretest-Postest Study.

Belinda Hernandez, Ross Shegog, Christine Markham, Susan Emery, Elizabeth Baumler, Laura Thormaehlen, Rejane Andina Teixeira, Yanneth Rivera, Olive Pertuit, Chelsey Kanipe and 4 more

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Belinda HernandezDepartment of Health Promotion and Behavioral Science, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health, San Antonio, TX, United States.ORCID 0000-0002-9368-2623
Ross ShegogDepartment of Population Health, Dell Medical School, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, United States.ORCID 0000-0003-2750-0817
Christine MarkhamDepartment of Population Health, Dell Medical School, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, United States.ORCID 0000-0003-0587-894X
Susan EmeryDepartment of Population Health, Dell Medical School, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, United States.ORCID 0000-0003-1721-8607
Elizabeth BaumlerDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Texas McGovern Medical School, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, United States.ORCID 0000-0002-2691-2062
Laura ThormaehlenDepartment of Population Health, Dell Medical School, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, United States.ORCID 0009-0005-2495-7928
Rejane Andina TeixeiraDepartment of Health Promotion and Behavioral Science, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health, San Antonio, TX, United States.ORCID 0000-0001-5184-2222
Yanneth RiveraDepartment of Population Health, Dell Medical School, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, United States.ORCID 0009-0003-4507-8477
Olive PertuitDepartment of Population Health, Dell Medical School, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, United States.ORCID 0000-0001-6853-4349
Chelsey KanipeDepartment of Population Health, Dell Medical School, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, United States.ORCID 0000-0002-1622-6720
Iraina WitherspoonJoint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, Trenton, NJ, United States.ORCID 0009-0001-3291-7230
Janis DossJoint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, Trenton, NJ, United States.ORCID 0009-0006-6639-1720
Victor JonesWorkforce Technical Assistance & Training Evaluation Division, Defense Workforce Development Center, Washington, DC, DC, United States.ORCID 0009-0004-3035-6275
Melissa PeskinDepartment of Population Health, Dell Medical School, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, United States.ORCID 0000-0001-9613-246X

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundSexual harassment (SH) and sexual assault (SA) are serious public health problems among US service members. Few SH and SA prevention interventions have been developed exclusively for the military. Code of Respect (X-CoRe) is an innovative web-based, multilevel, SA and SH intervention designed exclusively for the active-duty Air Force. The program's goal is to increase Airmen's knowledge and skills to build and maintain respectful relationships, ultimately reducing SH and SA and enhancing Airmen's overall well-being and mission readiness.

objectiveThis pilot study aimed to assess the short-term psychosocial impact (eg, knowledge, attitudes, and self-efficacy) of the web-based component of X-CoRe on a sample of junior enlisted and midlevel Airmen.

methodsAirmen from a military installation located in the Northeastern United States were recruited to complete the 10 web-based modules in X-CoRe (9/15, 60% male; 7/15, 54% aged 30-35 years). Participants were given pretests and posttests to measure short-term psychosocial outcomes associated with SH and SA. Descriptive statistics and paired 2-tailed t tests were conducted to assess differences from preintervention to postintervention time points.

resultsAfter completing X-CoRe, participants had a significantly greater understanding of active consent (P=.04), confidence in their healthy relationship skills (P=.045), and confidence to intervene as bystanders (P=.01). Although not statistically significant (P>.05), mean scores in attitudes about SH, couple violence, and cyberbullying; perceptions of sexual misconduct as part of military life; and relationship skills self-efficacy with a romantic partner and friend also improved.

conclusionsThe findings from this study demonstrate X-CoRe's effectiveness in improving critical determinants of SH and SA, making it a promising intervention for SH and SA prevention. More rigorous research is needed to determine X-CoRe's impact on SH and SA victimization and the long-term impact on associated psychosocial determinants.

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Military PersonnelSex OffensesSexual HarassmentAdultFemaleHumansInterpersonal RelationsMalePilot ProjectsSelf EfficacySurveys and QuestionnairesUnited StatesYoung Adulthealthy relationshipsintervention mappingmilitarysexual assault preventionsexual harassment preventiontechnology-based interventions

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PMCPMC11558222

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