A Systematic Review of Trauma-Informed Sexual Health Education Interventions for Adolescents and Young Adults Within the United States and Canada

Authors

Gabrielle S Evans-Mitchell
Lea Sacca
Christine Markham
Katie Schultz
Sheryl McCurdy
Lauren Tingey
Melissa F Peskin

Language

English

Publication Date

1-1-2025

Journal

International Journal of Sexual Health

DOI

10.1080/19317611.2025.2464565

PMID

40400560

PMCID

PMC12091932

PubMedCentral® Posted Date

2-12-2025

PubMedCentral® Full Text Version

Post-print

Abstract

nterventions developed for adolescents and young adults and describe how they integrate key principles of a trauma-informed approach.

Methods: Using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic review and Meta-Analysis Protocols (PRISMA-P) guidelines, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) principles, and Khan et al.'s review methodology, we reviewed sexual health intervention studies described as trauma-informed published between 2014 and 2023 within the United States and Canada.

Results: The review found three interventions integrated five to six aspects of a trauma-informed approach relative to Kahn's definition and SAMHSA's principles.

Conclusions: Based on the limited number of trauma-informed interventions being identified, this highlights a continuation of the gap in trauma-informed sexual health interventions.

Keywords

Interventions, sexual health, trauma-informed, adolescence, young adult

Published Open-Access

yes

Recommended Citation

Evans-Mitchell, Gabrielle S; Sacca, Lea; Markham, Christine; et al., "A Systematic Review of Trauma-Informed Sexual Health Education Interventions for Adolescents and Young Adults Within the United States and Canada" (2025). Faculty, Staff and Student Publications. 1368.
https://digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu/uthsph_docs/1368