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Table 4 Methods and applications to get high risk young people tested for Chlamydia (Ct)

From: Using intervention mapping for the development of a targeted secure web-based outreach strategy named SafeFriend, for Chlamydia trachomatis testing in young people at risk

 

Methods

Parameters for use

Applications

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.