Exploring Young People's Use of Digital Tools for Menstrual and Sexual & Reproductive Health Tracking in Australia

Young people aged 15–24 in Australia are increasingly turning to digital health tools, such as period trackers, fertility apps, and sexual health platforms, to monitor and manage their menstrual and sexual and reproductive health (SRH). However, little is known about their preferences, motivations, and concerns when using these technologies. This project aims to explore how young people engage with digital health tools for SRH, what features they value, and how these tools influence their health knowledge, behaviors, and decision-making. Using qualitative methods such as interviews or focus groups, the project will investigate the acceptability, usability, and perceived trustworthiness of digital SRH tools among adolescents and young adults. The findings will inform the development of more inclusive, youth-centered digital health interventions that support autonomy, privacy, and access to accurate SRH information. This project sits within SPHERE, an NHMRC-funded Centre of Research Excellence in Sexual and Reproductive Health for Women in Primary Care. SPHERE is led by Professor Danielle Mazza and supported by multidisciplinary students and researchers in the Department of General Practice. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be part of this team with support from experienced supervisors.