Introduction: Adolescent pregnancy and early initiation of sexual activity is a serious global public health problem, every year, around sixteen million adolescents between 15 and 19 years of age give birth, representing 11% of all births globally. Objective: To design a protocol of a pilot Randomized Controlled Trial to evaluate the preliminary efficacy of the "Be Yourself" intervention to increase self-determined motivation to prevent pregnancy in adolescents in secondary education. Methods: The protocol was developed based on the Protocol Items: ecommendations for Interventional Trials 2013 (SPIRIT2013) Statement, in the City of Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico in 2023. Results: The protocol outlined the design of the intervention, structured the content of the sessions using a logic model of intervention, and developed manuals for program facilitators and guides for participants. In addition, a website and a chatbot with Artificial Intelligence were developed, and the strategy for the application of the evaluation instruments was established. Conclusion: The educational intervention "Be yourself" is projected as a promising program to promote self-determined motivation and prevent adolescent pregnancy.
Age range
11 Years – 15 Years
Sex
ALL
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Increased rates of Self-Determined Motivation to prevent teenage pregnancy
Timeframe: It will be evaluated before the intervention (pretest 1), after completing the intervention (posttest 2) and 3 months after follow-up.
Increase in the Level of Knowledge about Pregnancy Prevention
Timeframe: It will be evaluated before the intervention (pretest 1), after completing the intervention (posttest 2) and 3 months after follow-up.
Improving Communication on Sexual Issues
Timeframe: It will be evaluated before the intervention (pretest 1), after completing the intervention (posttest 2) and 3 months after follow-up.
Change in Life Goals
Timeframe: It will be evaluated before the intervention (pretest 1), after completing the intervention (posttest 2) and 3 months after follow-up.
Satisfaction of Basic Psychological Needs: autonomy, relationships and competence.
Timeframe: It will be evaluated before the intervention (pretest 1), after completing the intervention (posttest 2) and 3 months after follow-up.