The Use of Intervention Mapping to Develop a Tailored Web-Based Intervention, Condom-HIM.

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Health Behavior
• Digital Health

Background:

• Limited information exists on the development process of HIV prevention interventions.
• A structured framework for intervention development aids replication and adaptation in different settings.
• Understanding intervention development is crucial for effective public health strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

• To detail the application of intervention mapping for developing a Web-based intervention.
• To increase condom use among HIV-positive men who have sex with men.
• To provide a replicable model for intervention development.

Main Methods:

• Intervention mapping, a systematic 6-step process, was employed.
• A multidisciplinary team, including the target population, collaborated.
• Steps included needs assessment, objective identification, theory-based strategy selection, material development, implementation planning, and evaluation design.

Main Results:

• A tailored Web-based intervention, Condom-HIM, was successfully developed.
• The intervention specifically targets HIV-positive men who have sex with men.
• The process integrated theoretical frameworks and empirical evidence.

Conclusions:

• Intervention mapping is a feasible and systematic approach for intervention development.
• This method ensures interventions are grounded in theory and evidence.
• Documenting the development process enhances understanding and identifies potential failure points for future interventions.