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From science to application: the development of an intervention package.
S M Kegeles1, G M Rebchook, R B Hays
1Center for AIDS Prevention Studies, AIDS Research Institute, University of California, San Francisco 94105, USA. skegeles@psg.ucsf.edu
Summary
The Replicating Effective Programs (REP) project created intervention packages to help organizations implement proven HIV prevention strategies. These packages were refined based on user feedback for better replication of effective programs.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Communication
- Program Implementation Science
Background:
- Community organizations and health departments seek effective HIV prevention interventions.
- Research-based HIV prevention technology transfer is crucial for public health impact.
- The Replicating Effective Programs (REP) project aimed to facilitate this transfer.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and refine intervention packages for replicating evidence-based HIV prevention programs.
- To create user-friendly materials for service providers to implement research-tested interventions.
- To ensure intervention packages are adaptable and effective in diverse community settings.
Main Methods:
- A multistage process involving original researchers, advisory groups, and adopting agencies.
- Drafting intervention materials by researchers.
- Review and feedback from advisory groups and trial runs by adopting agencies.
- Revision of packages based on recommendations and trial outcomes.
Main Results:
- Intervention packages were developed to convey program foundation, components, and methods.
- Recommendations included using examples, explaining rationale, representing diverse populations, and clear audience statements.
- Packages were revised for an easy-to-use and visually appealing format.
Conclusions:
- The REP project successfully developed and refined intervention packages for HIV prevention.
- User feedback and trial runs were essential for improving the usability and effectiveness of the packages.
- These packages represent a key component in transferring research-based HIV prevention technology to service providers.