A Sexual health and healthy relationships intervention for Further Education (SaFE): a synopsis of results from a pilot cluster randomised controlled trial including an assessment of the feasibility of record linkage and a health economic analysis | Synapse
April 22, 2026Public Health Research0 citationsOpen Access
A Sexual health and healthy relationships intervention for Further Education (SaFE): a synopsis of results from a pilot cluster randomised controlled trial including an assessment of the feasibility of record linkage and a health economic analysis
The aim is to assess the effectiveness and feasibility of a sexual health and relationships intervention in further education settings.
Conducted a pilot cluster randomised controlled trial.
Assessed record linkage for data collection.
Performed a health economic analysis to evaluate cost-effectiveness.
Found positive indications of improved sexual health awareness.
Demonstrated feasibility of data linkage methods.
Health economic analysis suggests potential cost benefits.
Abstract
This synopsis presents independent research funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Public Health Research programme as award number 17/149/12.