A Mixed-Methods Pilot Evaluation of Manhood 2.0, a Program to Reduce Unintended Pregnancy Among Young Men
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21748415 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jennifer Manlove (0000-0002-6474-7563, Child Trends, corresponding author), Jenita Parekh (0000-0002-9962-6032, Child Trends), Brooke Whitfield (0000-0002-3309-4205, Child Trends), Isabel Griffith (Child Trends), Aapta Garg (Promundo), Amy M Fasula (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 15579883221104895-15579883221104895 |
| Publication date | 2022-05-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | American Journal of Men s Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1557-9883 • E-ISSN: 1557-9891 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/15579883221104895 |
| PMID | 35723069 |
| OpenAlex | W4283159271 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 44 |
One promising though understudied approach to addressing race/ethnic disparities in teen pregnancy rates is through sexual and reproductive health (SRH) programming for young men. This pilot study assessed the feasibility, quality, and preliminary efficacy of Manhood 2.0—a group-based, after-school SRH program for young Black and Latino men, which examines gender norms. This mixed-methods study describes program attendance and quality; participant experiences and engagement in the program; and changes in participant gender norms, knowledge, attitudes, self-efficacy, and social support. Quantitative data from baseline and post-intervention surveys ( n = 51) were analyzed using paired t-tests and McNemar’s tests. Qualitative data from five post-intervention focus groups ( n = 27) were transcribed, coded, and analyzed for themes. At baseline, participants were ages 15 to18 years ( M = 16.4 years), 30% were Latino, 66% were Black, 34% ever had sex, and 44% of sexually active participants had sex without any contraceptive method or condom. Quality ratings by program observers were high. The majority of participants (61%) attended at least 75% of sessions, and 96% rated Manhood 2.0 as “very good” or “excellent.” Pre–post comparisons showed increases in receipt of SRH information; contraception knowledge; positive attitudes about supporting partners in pregnancy prevention; self-efficacy in partner communication about sex; discussing program content with friends and family; and social competence and support. Focus group participants described benefits from the Manhood 2.0 content (i.e., full range of contraceptive methods, sexual consent, gender norms) and delivery (i.e., reflective discussion, nonjudgmental facilitators). Findings suggest that Manhood 2.0 is a promising SRH program for young men
Attendance · Condom · Family medicine · Family planning · Focus group · McNemar's test · Population · Program evaluation · Psychological intervention · Receipt · Reproductive health · Unintended pregnancy · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health · Family Dynamics and Relationships · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology · Reproductive Health and Contraception
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| Citations per year | 5 |
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| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Highly cited | No |