Efficacy of a smartphone game to increase age and condom use at first sex among adolescents in Kenya (Tumaini): a randomised controlled trial

Key Points

• This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a smartphone game in promoting condom use during first sexual encounters among adolescents in Kenya.
• Conducted as a randomised controlled trial
• Participants were adolescents in Kenya
• Implemented a smartphone game intervention
• Compared condom use rates before and after gaming
• Participants using the smartphone game showed higher condom use at first sex
• Significant increase in awareness regarding safe sex practices
• Positive feedback on engagement levels with the game