Using Video Games to Improve the Sexual Health of Young People Aged 15 to 25 Years: Rapid Review.

Background: Sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancies among young people remain public health concerns in many countries. To date, interventions that address these concerns have had limited success. Serious games are increasingly being used as educational tools in health and professional public education.

Does attractiveness influence condom use intentions in women who have sex with men?

Objectives: Attractiveness judgements have been shown to affect interpersonal relationships. The present study explored the relationships between perceived attractiveness, perceived sexual health status, condom use intentions and condom use resistance in women.

Setting: The study data were collected using an online questionnaire.

Using Computer Simulations for Investigating a Sex Education Intervention: An Exploratory Study.

Background: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are ongoing concerns. The best method for preventing the transmission of these infections is the correct and consistent use of condoms. Few studies have explored the use of games in interventions for increasing condom use by challenging the false sense of security associated with judging the presence of an STI based on attractiveness.

Does attractiveness influence condom use intentions in heterosexual men? An experimental study.

Objectives: Judgements of attractiveness have been shown to influence the character of social interactions. The present study sought to better understand the relationship between perceived attractiveness, perceived sexual health status and condom use intentions in a heterosexual male population.

Setting: The study employed an electronic questionnaire to collect all data, during face-to-face sessions.