Methods | Parameters for use | Applications | |
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Knowledge | |||
K1.1: Describe different STI and in particular asymptomatic diseases | -Tailoring | -Tailoring variables or factors (e.g., socioeconomic status) | AP1.1: Online tailored information about STI based on current knowledge and Socioeconomic Status (SES) |
-Elaboration | -Individuals with high motivation, messages that are personally relevant and easily understandable. | AP1.2: Information about the different Ct test options and procedures using videos and images. | |
K1.2: Describe Ct effects | |||
K1.3: Describe test procedure and test options for Ct | |||
Attitude | |||
A1.1: Express positive attitude towards self assessment of Ct risk | -Self-re-evaluation | -Stimulation of both cognitive and affective appraisal of self-image | AP1.3: Stimulation via visual effects (videos, and images) and questions to self assess sexual behaviour. |
-Modelling | -Attention and identification with model | AP1.4: Messages from friends/sex partners to motivate young people to self assess their sexual behaviour | |
A1.2: Express positive attitude towards test procedure and results. | -Elaboration | -Individuals with high motivation, messages that are personally relevant and easily understandable. | AP1.2: Information about the different Ct test options and procedures using videos and images. |
Perceived social norms | |||
SN1.1: Recognize social acceptance of Ct testing among young people | -Modelling | -Availability of social and sexual network | AP1.5: Via personalized or anonymous messages from peers young people are encouraged to get tested for Ct. Information about Ct test options and informs that a friend or sex partner already asked for a Ct test. |
-Mobilizing social | |||
-Support | |||
Risk perception | |||
R1.1: Aware of the possibility of getting a Ct infection | -Personalize risk | -Messages are personal and results are compared to absolute and normative standards. | AP1.6: Risk assessment questionnaire will be provided and a personalized report about the acquired Ct risk and an advice about Ct testing is provided to the person. |
-Consciousness | |||
AP1.7: Reminders will be send to young people who did not yet ask for a Ct test. | |||
-Raising | -Can use feedback | ||
R1.2: Aware of the health risk of not getting tested | |||
Self-efficacy | |||
SE1.1: Express confidence in ability to ask for testing option (home based test kits or appointment STI centre) | -Planning coping responses | -Identification of potential barriers and solutions | AP1.8: Young people will be informed about the possibility and advantages of home-based Ct test kits. These test kits are free, anonymous and easy to use. |