Development and Validation of Gamified Reproductive Health Module for Adolescent Boys in Malaysia

Abstract

Background: This study aimed to develop and validate the content of the reproductive health module (ReReki) for Malaysian adolescent boys, aged between 13 to 17 years old. Methods: The ReReki module was curated using the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADDIE) model’s approach and based on Theory of Planned Behaviour. ADDIE model emphasized in developing young readers’ literacy in sexual and reproductive health. Content and face validity were conducted by inviting six panel experts who are specialized in adolescent and public health. The language of the module was verified and refined by the linguistic expert. Subsequently, the content was matched with game activities and was pre-tested on 20 adolescent boys in one selected school. Results: Five modules and 29 sub-topics were identified. The overall content validity score was 81.5%, indicates a high level of content validity for the ReReki module. However, two sub-topics scored below 70%, that needs further review. One new topic (sex offenses involving children) and two new sub-topics (Sexual Response Cycle and the roles of Id, Ego, Superego in play safe) were added to the module. Adolescent boys stated their acceptance of the content and proposed game activities. Conclusions: All the five main topics with 29 sub-topics in the ReReki module were acceptable and ready to be used for adolescent boys in Malaysian context.