Abstract

The purpose of this study was to conduct a meta-analysis of computer-mediated interventions (CMIs) aimed at changing theoretical mediators of safer sex. Meta-analytic aggregation of effect sizes from k = 20 studies indicated that CMIs significantly improved HIV/AIDS knowledge, d = 0.276, p less than 0.001, k = 15, N = 6,625; sexual/condom attitudes, d = 0.161, p less than 0.001, k = 12, N = 5,816; and condom self-efficacy, d = 0.186, p less than 0.001, k = 10, N = 3,308. Although assessed in fewer studies, CMIs also significantly increased perceived susceptibility, condom communication, and condom intentions. Effect sizes were found to be of similar magnitude to human-delivered interventions. Exploratory analysis of moderating influences detected few significant variables. Implications for the development and testing of CMIs are discussed.

Citation

Noar, S.M., Pierce, L.B. & Black, H.G. (2010). Can Computer-Mediated Interventions Change Theoretical Mediators of Safer Sex? A Meta-Analysis. Human Communication Research, 36(3), 261-297. Retrieved August 7, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/70196/.

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Keywords

• Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
• Attitude Change
• Computer Uses in Education
• educational technology
• Effect Size
• Health Behavior
• Health Promotion
• Knowledge Level
• Meta Analysis
• Self Efficacy
• Sexuality
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases