NCT07346313

The Effect of Escape Room Game on Reproductive Health Knowledge and Gender Equality Perception

The Effect of Escape Room Game-Supported Reproductive Health Education on University Students' Knowledge Level of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Gender Perception: A Randomised Controlled Trial

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 80 (actual)
• Sponsor: Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

This study aims to evaluate the impact of an "escape room" educational game on university students' knowledge of sexual/reproductive health and their perceptions of gender equality. The research compares a group of students who received traditional theoretical education with a group that participated in an escape room game titled "Hidden Files in the Secret Laboratory" in addition to the same theoretical training. The primary goal is to determine if gamified learning enhances knowledge levels and shapes gender equality perceptions more effectively than standard education alone.

Detailed description

This is a pretest-posttest, parallel-group, randomized controlled experimental study conducted at Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University (2024-2025 Spring Semester). The study population consists of 80 volunteer students enrolled in the Reproductive Health and Family Planning course, divided into two groups: Intervention Group (n=40): Received standard theoretical education plus the "Hidden Files in the Secret Laboratory" themed escape room game. Control Group (n=40): Received only the standard theoretical education. Data collection was performed using a Descriptive Information Form, the Sexual Health and Reproductive Health Knowledge Scale, and the Gender Perception Scale. The study follows the CONSORT 2025 guidelines. Statistical analysis is performed using SPSS 26.0, including Chi-Square, ANOVA, and t-tests to compare pretest and posttest results between the groups.

Conditions

• Sexual Health
• Reproductive Health
• Gender Equality
• Health Education

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Escape Room Game on Reproductive Health and Gender Equality	A gamified educational intervention using an escape room format to teach reproductive health, sexual rights, and gender equality. Participants solve puzzles and complete tasks related to these topics within a set timeframe to improve their knowledge and perceptions.
BEHAVIORAL	Standard Theoretical Education	Standard theoretical education on reproductive health and family planning.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-02-10
• Primary completion: 2025-06-15
• Completion: 2025-06-15
• First posted: 2026-01-16
• Last updated: 2026-04-01

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)