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Intervention mapping: a process for developing theory- and evidence-based health education programs

L K Bartholomew1, G S Parcel, G Kok

  • 1Center for Health Promotion Research and Development, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston 77225, USA. lkb@utsph.sph.uth.tmc.edu

Health Education & Behavior : the Official Publication of the Society for Public Health Education
|October 13, 1998
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Health education program planning has advanced, but developing theory-based interventions needs clearer processes. Intervention Mapping offers a structured, five-step framework to guide health education intervention development effectively.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Education
  • Program Planning

Background:

  • Health education program planning involves needs assessment, program development, and evaluation.
  • Significant advancements in conceptualization and practice have occurred over two decades.
  • Application of theory to health education program development is increasing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the origins, purpose, and description of Intervention Mapping.
  • To provide a framework for health education intervention development.
  • To address the need for explicit processes in using theory for intervention development.

Main Methods:

  • Intervention Mapping is a five-step framework.
  • Steps include creating a matrix of proximal program objectives.

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  • Selecting theory-based methods, designing the program, specifying implementation, and generating evaluation plans.

    • Main Results:

    • Intervention Mapping provides a structured approach to intervention development.
    • It integrates theoretical foundations with practical application.
    • The framework guides the systematic creation of health education programs.

    Conclusions:

    • Intervention Mapping offers a comprehensive approach to health education intervention development.
    • It enhances the explicit use of theory and empirical findings.
    • This framework supports the systematic planning, implementation, and evaluation of health programs.