Sexual health and AI literacy in young adults — a digital-age perspective
The Relationship Between Sexual Health Literacy and Artificial Intelligence Literacy in Young Adults: A Cross-Sectional Digital Age Study
See if sexual health knowledge and decision-making in Turkish young adults aged 18–24 are linked to how they use AI and other online information sources.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 269 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 24 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul) |
| Trial ID | NCT07376434 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This is an online observational survey of Turkish-speaking young adults aged 18–24 that collects information about sexual health literacy and patterns of using digital resources, including generative AI tools. Participants complete questionnaires on knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, and how they find and trust sexual health information online. Researchers will analyze associations between AI-related information use and sexual health literacy or risky sexual behaviors. Results are intended to guide digital education and health communication for young people.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal participants are Turkish-speaking young adults aged 18–24 who have internet access and are willing to complete an online survey about sexual health.
Not a fit: People under 18, those who cannot read or write Turkish, lack internet access, or have visual/cognitive impairments that prevent survey completion are unlikely to benefit from or be eligible for participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the study could identify gaps in how young adults use AI for sexual health and guide better digital education and messaging to reduce risks.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research links general digital health literacy to sexual health outcomes, but examining literacy specifically around generative AI and sexual health information is relatively new.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18-24 years * Able to read and write Turkish * Access to the internet * Voluntarily agreeing to participate Exclusion Criteria: * Refusal to provide informed consent * Visual impairment preventing survey completion * Cognitive or language impairments preventing survey completion
Where this trial is running
Istanbul
- Online study — Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Merve Coşkun, Ph.D. — Acibadem University
- Study coordinator: Eslem Altıntaş, MSc
- Email: eslem.altintas@acibadem.edu.tr
- Phone: +90 541 610 54 12
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.