Characteristics Associated with the Adoption of Consumer-Based Self-Sampling Methods for Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening
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| Title: | Characteristics Associated with the Adoption of Consumer-Based Self-Sampling Methods for Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Stacey B. Griner (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of American College Health. 2024 72(9):3394-3401. |
| Availability: | Taylor & Francis. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 8 |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Screening Tests, Females, Individual Characteristics, Predictor Variables, Health Behavior, Intervention, College Students, Sexuality, Knowledge Level, Student Attitudes |
| DOI: | 10.1080/07448481.2022.2162823 |
| ISSN: | 0744-8481 1940-3208 |
| Abstract: | Objective: To identify theory-based innovation characteristics associated with the adoption of consumer-based self-sampling methods for sexually transmitted infection screening. Participants: Guided by the Diffusion of Innovation, survey data from people assigned female at birth (AFAB) (n = 92) were analyzed. Methods: Forward regression models and a path analysis were used to predict adoption by characteristics, using maximum likelihood estimation. Measures included acceptability, comfort, addresses healthcare needs, willingness to adopt self-sampling methods, and innovation characteristics. Results: Predictors of willingness to adopt were "no clinic visit" (relative advantage), "convenient pick-up" (relative advantage), and "low cost." Variables with direct effects on adoption included: addresses healthcare needs, comfort, acceptability, and no clinic visit. Conclusions: Relative advantage was a salient factor and prioritizing this construct in intervention development may facilitate adoption. Results can guide the development of an innovative, theory-based intervention that promotes adoption of self-sampling methods, ultimately improving STI screening rates. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1452015 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | Objective: To identify theory-based innovation characteristics associated with the adoption of consumer-based self-sampling methods for sexually transmitted infection screening. Participants: Guided by the Diffusion of Innovation, survey data from people assigned female at birth (AFAB) (n = 92) were analyzed. Methods: Forward regression models and a path analysis were used to predict adoption by characteristics, using maximum likelihood estimation. Measures included acceptability, comfort, addresses healthcare needs, willingness to adopt self-sampling methods, and innovation characteristics. Results: Predictors of willingness to adopt were "no clinic visit" (relative advantage), "convenient pick-up" (relative advantage), and "low cost." Variables with direct effects on adoption included: addresses healthcare needs, comfort, acceptability, and no clinic visit. Conclusions: Relative advantage was a salient factor and prioritizing this construct in intervention development may facilitate adoption. Results can guide the development of an innovative, theory-based intervention that promotes adoption of self-sampling methods, ultimately improving STI screening rates. |
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| ISSN: | 0744-8481 1940-3208 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/07448481.2022.2162823 |
