Tech-Based Evaluation of Reproductive Health App Shows Promise

A recent evaluation of a reproductive health app for young women ages 18-20 suggests that tech-based approaches may be an effective way to provide culturally relevant health education to underserved populations. After six weeks, black and Latina young women using Healthy Teen Network’s interactive Pulse app reported receiving information about abstinence, how to say no to sex, and how to talk to partners about sexual health at higher rates than those in the comparison group.

Read about evaluation results here:
https://www.childtrends.org/publications/evaluating-pulse-lessons-online-evaluation-app-based-approach-teen-pregnancy-prevention