Duane M, Krutar M, Wo K, Waechtler L. The Effectiveness of an Elective About Fertility Awareness-Based Methods on Students’ Knowledge: A Quasi-Experimental Study of Nursing and Medical Students. J Restorative Reprod Med. 2025 Dec. 28;1:1-9. Available from:
Objective
To assess the effectiveness of an elective to improve students’ knowledge of fertility awareness-based methods for family planning and to determine whether there was a difference in knowledge gained by student type and/or course structure.
Conclusion
This elective was effective in improving fertility awareness-based method knowledge of medical and nursing students. All student groups had strong post-course knowledge scores – 90% accuracy, regardless of course structure. A fully online elective has the potential to make this knowledge easily available worldwide.