My Body My Choice Workshop
UCLA ARISE implemented a pilot study using an adapted sexual health workshop, My Body My Choice (MBMC), for youth with histories of commercial sexual exploitation. Another round of the My Body My Choice study will be conducted for youth with Juvenile Justice system histories.
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The curriculum has proven success in reducing frequency of sex, including unprotected sex, and improving knowledge, attitudes towards, and use of condoms.Super Cool
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The research team continues to use technology to carry out a pre-test and post-tests at 1-month and 3-month to measure if the workshop reduces sexual risk taking behaviors and increases reproductive health knowledge.Innovative
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Technology is used to support the workshop and will enroll participants in a text message-based application, in which they will receive weekly facts and quizzes to boost memory of learned knowledge.Unique
Why Are We Doing This Study?
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To apply a specialized reproductive health curriculum for youth who are court-involved non-incarcerated (CINI)
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Use technology to boost knowledge among participants via text message based system and adapting curriculum and materials to Lived Experience Experts’ feedback
Who can participate in this study?
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Females 12 to 18 years old
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Girls with a history of juvenile justice involvement
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Must be English speaking
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Those who have access to a computer where Zoom can be accessed
Incentives
Please see below for the price breakdown of incentives. Youth will receive e-gift cards sent to their email addresses for their participation.
$50 for Baseline Questionnaire
Youth receive weekly text reminders and quizzes sent via email or text based off of sexual health information
$75 for End of Workshop
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$90 for 1-month Follow Up Questionnaire
Receive $90 as an e-gift card to Target for completing the 1-month follow up questionnaire
$100 for 3-month Follow Up Questionnaire
Receive $100 as an e-gift card to Amazon for completing the 3-month follow up questionnaire
$55 for 11 Online Quizzes
Receive up to $55 for completing 11 online quizzes sent via text or email ($5 per quiz completed)
Frequently Asked Questions
My Body MY CHOICE
Contact Us!
Contact the UCLA CSE Research Group with any questions and/or for more detailed information!
Email: uclamybodymychoice@gmail.com
