Developing a Program to Prevent STIs Among Heterosexual Migrant Men
Author Information
Author(s): Wolfers Mireille EG, van den Hoek Caty, Brug Johannes, de Zwart Onno
Primary Institution: Municipal Public Health Service Rotterdam Area
Hypothesis
Can Intervention Mapping be effectively applied to develop HIV/STI prevention interventions for heterosexual migrant men?
Conclusion
The project demonstrates that well-informed intervention development using Intervention Mapping is feasible in public health practice.
Supporting Evidence
- Intervention Mapping was used to systematically develop the interventions.
- Focus groups provided insights into the specific needs and barriers faced by the target population.
- Two culturally-tailored interventions were developed and pre-tested among the target groups.
Takeaway
This study shows how to create programs to help men from different backgrounds use condoms to prevent STIs.
Methodology
The study involved a needs assessment, literature review, interviews, and focus group discussions to develop culturally-tailored interventions.
Potential Biases
The selective nature of focus group participants may not represent the broader target population.
Limitations
The needs assessment had limited literature and high non-attendance in focus groups.
Participant Demographics
Participants included heterosexual migrant men from Surinamese, Dutch-Caribbean, Cape Verdean, Turkish, and Moroccan backgrounds, with varying education levels.
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