Effectiveness of Mobile App versus Conventional Methods in Imparting Knowledge of Adolescents' Sexual and Reproductive Health in Sarawak: A Community-Based Randomized Controlled Trial

Many teenagers in Southeast Asia lack access to accurate, age-appropriate information about sexual and reproductive health (SRH). Gaps in knowledge can contribute to unintended pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections, and unhealthy relationship patterns. Traditional educational methods like lectures and pamphlets often don't resonate with young people. This study in Southern Sarawak, Malaysia, is comparing whether a specially designed mobile app is more effective than conventional SRH education (presentations and talks) for improving knowledge in adolescents. Researchers are also looking at how SRH knowledge affects behaviours and whether stronger parent-child relationships lead to healthier outcomes. Eligible participants are healthy young people aged 16 to 19 living in the Kuching and Serian areas of Sarawak who own a smartphone. Participants of all genders and ethnicities are welcome. People without a mobile phone that supports apps, those who are not local residents, or those with known mental health conditions are not eligible.