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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Behavioral Science
  • Infectious Disease Prevention

Background:

  • Face-to-face behavioral interventions are effective but costly for widespread dissemination.
  • This study assessed a novel, brief, theory-based intervention to enhance condom use and decrease Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis incidence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of a 15-minute computer-delivered behavioral intervention.
  • To determine if the intervention increases condom use and reduces rates of Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis.

Main Methods:

  • 430 participants were randomized to an intervention or a control group, stratified by gender and readiness to use condoms.
  • The intervention group received a 15-minute audio, multimedia, computerized application providing individualized feedback.
  • The control group received a 15-minute computerized health risk assessment without intervention.
  • Data on condom use and sexually transmitted infections were collected at baseline and 6 months.

Main Results:

  • Consistent condom use was reported by 32% in the intervention group versus 23% in the control group (P = 0.03).
  • The incidence of Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis decreased to 6% in the intervention group compared to 13% in the control group (P = 0.04).
  • Assignment to the intervention group was the only significant predictor of reduced sexually transmitted disease infection at follow-up (OR = 1.91, P = 0.043).

Conclusions:

  • Brief, interactive, computer-delivered interventions can effectively increase condom use.
  • This approach successfully reduces sexually transmitted diseases.
  • The intervention does not increase the burden on clinical staff, suggesting scalability.