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The Effect of Gender Education Provided to Health Sciences Students on Gender Perception and Roles

NCT07041346 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 70

Last updated 2026-04-02

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Summary

Sexual health is a fundamental component of living a healthy and fulfilling life. However, in societies where sexual health education is inadequate, factors such as social norms and gender inequality hinder individuals from properly understanding sexual health and developing healthy sexual behaviors. The gender roles established by society and the stereotypes associated with these roles shape individuals' sexual identities and experiences, often based on narrow and rigid views of masculinity and femininity. In societies where gender roles are strictly defined, such norms can place serious limitations on individuals' sexual rights, freedoms, and ability to form healthy relationships.

In this context, sexual health education plays a vital role in raising awareness about societal norms and helping transform these norms. Gender inequality is another major barrier that complicates the accurate understanding of sexual health. In many communities, especially for women, sexual rights are limited due to cultural values, traditional beliefs, and social pressures. This restricts their access to sexual health services and their ability to protect themselves.

Sexual health education aims to eliminate these inequalities and ensure that all individuals, regardless of gender, can maintain a healthy sexual life with equal rights. These educational efforts not only create awareness about gender inequality but also support the promotion of healthy and safe sexual behaviors.

Conditions

  • EDUCATION

Interventions

OTHER

Education

1. Objectives of the Training Program To increase students' knowledge and awareness of gender concepts, gender roles, and gender inequality. To help students develop more conscious and critical thinking skills regarding social norms and gender-based discrimination. To promote the development of gender-sensitive attitudes and contribute to positive attitude changes following the training. 2. Duration and Structure of the Training Total Duration: 2 weeks Weekly Duration: 2 hours Training Format: In-person Training Methods: Presentations, group discussions, surveys, brainstorming, Q\&A sessions, debates 3. Training Content and Modules Week 1 Topic 1: Fundamental Concepts, Gender Roles, and Inequality Introduction and Training Objectives Gender and Social Norms: Definition of gender norms and their impact on individuals

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
45 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-06-19
Primary Completion
2025-10-01
Completion
2025-12-01

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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