Using Text Messaging to Promote Sexual Health: A Mixed-Methods Study

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Fitts Willoughby
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Text Messaging ◽  
Mixed Methods Study

scholarly journals Does Sense make sense? Mixed methods study of a Dutch sexual health program

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
R Joosten ◽  
L Jochems ◽  
C Wijsen ◽  
T Heijman ◽  
A Timen
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Young People ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Open Atmosphere ◽  
Study Results

Abstract In the Netherlands, the Sense program addresses several key elements of sexual health for young people <25 year. This program offers free consultations at the PHS concerning STI, contraceptives, pregnancy or sexuality. The performance of this program has not been studied yet. This mixed methods study investigates facilitators and barriers of a Sense consultation from the perspective of clients and health care professionals (HCP) and investigates the outcome of the consultation at three points in time. Semi-structured interviews were conducted after consultation among 16 clients and 6 HCP. Questionnaires were collected directly after consultation and at 3, 6 and 12 months after consultation. Two cohorts were recruited; clients with STI consultation only and clients with questions related to sexuality, contraception and pregnancy (Sense consultation, SC). Satisfaction of the consultation and applicability of the given advice was measured. In the follow up presence of STI, pregnancy, sexual problem and contraceptive use was measured. A minority of the interviewed clients were familiar with Sense, highly valued the expertise of the HCP and the open atmosphere during the consultation. Reasons for visiting Sense included expertise, more anonymity and feeling more comfortable than at the GP. The questionnaire after consultation was returned by 144 STI clients and 32 SC clients. Both type of consultation were highly valued and advice was easily applicable. The follow up cohort included 97 STI clients and 23 SC clients. Response rate of the 3- and 6 month-questionnaires was 61%. Results of the full one year follow-up are expected in September 2019. Study results provide evidence for a highly valued Sense program, by both clients and HCP. Sense is a platform to discuss STI, contraception and sexuality in an open atmosphere, though familiarity with Sense is low. A major conclusion is that an STI consultation provides the opportunity to address questions related to sexuality. Key messages The Sense program is highly valued by young people, and yet the program is not widely known among young people. There is need for more publicity to the program to enable more young people to use this program and to improve the sexual health care of young Dutch people.

A mixed-methods study of adolescent and young adult cancer patient’s preferences for patient navigation services by distance from cancer treatment centers.

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (8_suppl) ◽  
pp. 155-155
Author(s):  
Echo L. Warner ◽  
Brynn Fowler ◽  
Samantha Pannier ◽  
Douglas Beaty Fair ◽  
Holly Perlman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Cancer Treatment ◽  
Text Messaging ◽  
Patient Navigation ◽  
Travel Distance ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Adolescent And Young Adult ◽  
Treatment Center ◽  
Patient Navigator

155 Background: We describe patient navigator preferences for adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer patients by geographical distance from cancer treatment centers. Methods: In this mixed methods study, N = 39 participants were recruited primarily from oncology clinics in Utah. Participants were diagnosed between ages 15-39 and had completed ≥ 1 month of treatment. Participants were interviewed and surveyed on preferences for patient navigation. Thematic content analysis revealed navigation preferences based on participants’ travel distance from their treatment center, classified as < 20 miles (local) and ≥ 20 miles (distance). Qualitative data was quantized and the proportion of codes in each theme was compared by travel distance using two-tailed z-scores. Results: Mean travel distance to cancer treatment center was 53.5 miles (SD = 77.4); 53.8% of participants were local ( < 20 miles) and 46.2% were distance ( ≥ 20 miles). There were no differences by age or ethnicity. Local patients were less likely to endorse that travel distance was a challenge for their oncology appointments than distance patients (25.0% vs. 75.0%, p = 0.01). Local patients reported a higher proportion of codes (62.5%) related to believing a patient navigator would be helpful to them compared to distance patients (37.5%, p = 0.01). Connecting with a patient navigator at the time of first diagnosis was endorsed by more local patients than distance (66.7% vs. 33.3%, p = 0.01). Local patients reported a greater need for navigation support regarding finances (local 69.6% vs. distance 30.4%, p = < 0.001) and social support (local 87.5% vs. distance 12.5%, p = 0.03). Most participants, regardless of travel distance, desired navigation primarily via telephone (audio and text messaging). Conclusions: While AYAs with cancer living further from their treatment location were more likely to report that travel was a barrier, local AYAs reported more needs related to patient navigation than remote patients. Patient navigators may need to consider different support services for distanced patients including strategies to address geographic barriers to care.

scholarly journals The Sex, Age, and Me study: recruitment and sampling for a large mixed-methods study of sexual health and relationships in an older Australian population

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (9) ◽  
pp. 1038-1052 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony Lyons ◽  
Wendy Heywood ◽  
Bianca Fileborn ◽  
Victor Minichiello ◽  
Catherine Barrett ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Australian Population ◽  
Study Recruitment
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