Can facebook improve sexual health knowledge? new study says maybe.

NCT ID NCT07636629

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study evaluated four online health campaigns delivered via Facebook to young people aged 15-24 in Senegal, Burkina Faso, and Côte d'Ivoire. Researchers measured changes in knowledge about contraception, confidence in using services, and awareness of online health resources. The goal was to see if digital campaigns can effectively promote sexual and reproductive health.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Facebook-based health education campaign
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that social media is an effective way to deliver sexual health education to young people in West Africa.
What could go wrong: This is an observational evaluation, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to other regions or populations, and self-reported data can be unreliable.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Health Education

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HEALTH COMMUNICATION HEALTH EDUCATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

ONG RAES Facebook Account

Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
ONG RAES Facebook Account

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
ONG RAES Facebook Account

Dakar, Senegal

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