Characteristics associated with the adoption of consumer-based -self-sampling methods for sexually transmitted infection screening.

To identify theory-based innovation characteristics associated with the adoption of consumer-based self-sampling methods for sexually transmitted infection screening. Guided by the Diffusion of Innovation, survey data from people assigned female at birth (AFAB) (n = 92) were analyzed. Forward regression models and a path analysis were used to predict adoption by characteristics, using maximum likelihood estimation.

Health literacy needs and preferences for a technology-based intervention to improve college students' sexual and reproductive health.

To explore health literacy needs and preferences for a technology-based intervention (app) to improve sexual and reproductive health (SRH) among college students. In Spring 2019, in-depth interviews were conducted with 20 participants (10 male, 10 female) from a large, public university. Interview guide was developed based on Integrated Model of Health Literacy domains and Diffusion of Innovation constructs.

Assessing college students' interest in university-based oral health information and services.

To assess US college students' (1) oral health behaviors and (2) interest in university-based oral health information and services. Students at a large public university in the southeast participated in the survey (n = 102). All participants were over the age of 18 and able to speak and read English.

"I'll Just Pick It Up…": Women's Acceptability of Self-Sampling Methods for Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening.

Background: Rates of sexually transmitted infection (STI) screening are suboptimal among college women. Self-sampling methods (SSMs) may improve STI screening rates, but critical gaps remain regarding the influential characteristics of SSM to prioritize in intervention development. The purpose of this study was to explore intervention characteristics influencing the decision to adopt SSM among college women.

The use of cell phone reminder calls for assisting HIV-infected adolescents and young adults to adhere to highly active antiretroviral therapy: a pilot study.

Long-term medication regimen adherence is challenging in all populations, but in the HIV-infected adolescent population the frequency of poverty, homelessness, substance abuse, and mental illness make highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) adherence even more challenging. In 2003, we developed a pilot program for HIV-infected adolescents and young adults between the ages of 16 and 24 who were either going to begin a HAART regimen for the first time or begin a new HAART regimen. Participants received a free cell phone with a local service plan for approximately 6 months.