Effects of behavior change techniques in interventions promoting condom use among youth in the Global North
This study provides initial insights into the use of BCTs and the application of behavioral theory in theory-based condom promotion interventions targeting the general young population. No associations between the use of BCTs and the intervention effects on condom use were found. Robust conclusions regarding the utilization of BCTs, their alignment with theory, and their effects can only be reached when future research consistently and comprehensively reports the use of BCTs.
Authors
- Alcira de Vries (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4828-4199)
- Chantal den Daas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0955-3691)
- John B. F. de Wit (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5895-7935)
- Janneke C. M. Heijne (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-5005-9452)
Institutions
- Utrecht University (NL)
- University of Aberdeen (GB)
- National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (NL)
- GGD Amsterdam (NL)
- Institute of Infection and Immunity (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-09-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0328467
- Primary Topic
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- ZonMw