Systematic optimization and evaluation of a Dutch sexual health intervention: Role model stories for chlamydia prevention, testing, and treatment.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The rapidly evolving nature of eHealth necessitates regular optimization and subsequent evaluation. Within the Dutch sexual health intervention Sense.info, we utilized a mixed-methods cyclic evaluation process to assess and optimize the potential impact of the chlamydia page. This paper reports on the page's optimization through the development of role model stories for chlamydia prevention and the subsequent evaluation of these stories.

Method

The experiences of 10 young individuals served as the basis of role model stories using the behavior change principle modeling based on social cognitive theory. These stories aimed to motivate young individuals to undergo sexually transmitted infection testing, use condoms, and notify sexual partners. Once the stories were

SUBMITTER: Metz G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11755532 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature