Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 16, 2025
A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting
Published on: January 12, 2018
A human-centered designed outreach strategy for a youth contraception navigator program.
Tracey A Wilkinson1, Bridget Hawryluk2, Courtney Moore2
1Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics/Children's Health Services Research, 410 West 10 Street, HS 2000, Indianapolis, IN 46202, United States of America.
Developing an effective outreach strategy for a youth contraception navigator program involved co-designing messages with adolescents. This human-centered approach ensured messages resonated with young people to improve contraception access.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Adolescent Health
- Health Communication
Background:
- Young people face significant barriers accessing contraception.
- Effective outreach is crucial for youth contraception programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify key elements for an outreach strategy for a youth contraception navigator program.
- To overcome barriers to contraception access for young people.
Main Methods:
- A human-centered design approach engaged adolescents aged 15-17 in co-design sessions.
- Techniques like affinity diagramming and model building informed the strategy.
Main Results:
- Messages emphasizing normalization, individual needs, and program explanation resonated with youth.
- Visuals of diverse participants and reputable sources enhance trust.
Conclusions:
- A contraception navigator program name (IN Control) and outreach strategy elements were determined.
- Co-designing with stakeholders and the target audience is vital for program success.
More Related Videos
09:55Bridging the Technology Divide in the COVID-19 Era: Using Virtual Outreach to Expose Middle and High School Students to Imaging Technology
Published on: September 28, 2022
05:04Author Spotlight: Evaluating Clinicians' Adoption of Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Cannulation Through Simulation Training
Published on: August 9, 2024
Related Concept Videos
01:30Community Based Intervention
Foundations of Community Mental Health Programs
Central to the success of community-based interventions is the...
01:22Birth Control Methods
01:30Specialized Care Centers and Settings-II
Rural health centers are specialized care facilities in remote locations with very few medical personnel. The primary care providers who run the centers are mostly Registered Nurse Practitioners. Here, emergency treatment is provided to critically ill or injured patients before they are transferred to the closest hospital. Fortunately, due to advancement in technology, many rural healthcare facilities and professionals have easy access to diagnostic and treatment...
01:26Methods Of Healthcare Delivery System
Managed Care System:
The managed care system is designed to control the cost while maintaining the quality of care. The patient's care from admission to discharge is planned by the primary care provider or the case manager, also known as the gatekeeper. In a managed care system, the number of care providers is...
01:30Primary Healthcare Services
In 1978, international leaders convened in Alma-Ata, Kazakhstan, for what would be a pivotal event in global health. The Alma-Ata Declaration was the first to call...
01:30Specialized Care Centers and Settings-I
Daycare centers
They provide several functions. Some facilities care for healthy newborns and children whose parents work, while others are medically focused and care for...