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. 2022 Dec;35(6):669-675.
doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2022.08.009. Epub 2022 Aug 26.

Dual Protection Messaging for Adolescents and Young Adults in the Setting of Over-the-Counter Hormonal Contraception: A Human-Centered Design Approach

Tracey A Wilkinson  1 , Kelli Jenkins  2 , Bridget A Hawryluk  2 , Courtney M Moore  2 , Sarah E Wiehe  3 , Melissa J Kottke  4
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Dual Protection Messaging for Adolescents and Young Adults in the Setting of Over-the-Counter Hormonal Contraception: A Human-Centered Design Approach

Tracey A Wilkinson et al. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2022 Dec.

Abstract

Study objective: To use human-centered design approaches to engage adolescents and young adults in the creation of messages focused on dual method use in the setting of over-the-counter hormonal contraception access DESIGN: Baseline survey and self-directed workbooks with human-centered design activities were completed. The workbooks were transcribed and analyzed using qualitative methods to determine elements of the communication model, including sender, receiver, message, media, and environment.

Setting: Indiana and Georgia PARTICIPANTS: People aged 14-21 years in Indiana and Georgia INTERVENTIONS: Self-directed workbooks MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Elements of the communication model, including sender, receiver, message, media, and environment RESULTS: We analyzed 54 workbooks, with approximately half from each state. Stakeholders self-identified as female (60.5%), white (50.9%), Hispanic (10.0%), sexually active (69.8%), and heterosexual (79.2%), with a mean age of 18 years. Most strongly agreed (75.5%) that they knew how to get condoms, but only 30.2% expressed the same sentiment about hormonal contraception. Exploration of the elements of the communication model indicated the importance of crafting tailored messages to intended receivers. Alternative terminology for dual protection, such as "Condom+____," was created.

Conclusion: There is a need for multiple and diverse messaging strategies about dual method use in the context of over-the-counter hormonal contraception to address the various pertinent audiences as this discussion transitions outside of traditional clinical encounters. Human-centered design approaches can be used for novel message development.

Keywords: Access; Adolescent; Contraception; Dual method use; Dual protection; Human-centered design; Over-the-counter; Young adult.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflicts of Interest: Dr. Wilkinson receives project funding from Bayer, Cooper Surgical and Organon. None of the other authors have conflicts of interest to disclose.

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