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. 2017 Dec 7;5:324. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2017.00324

Table 1.

Intervention mapping (IM) to develop health educational components to increase colorectal cancer screening in Puerto Rico (PR) (steps 1–4).

Step 1: Logic model of the problem Establish a planning group
Conduct a needs assessment based on the PRECEDE/PROCEED model:
  • Data from PR Registry

  • Review of empirical and theoretical literature

  • Focus Group

Identify the factors the program should address

Step 2: Program outcome and matrix of change objectives Identify overall behavior goal
Specify health-promoting behaviors (performance objectives)
Select determinants for behavioral outcomes
Construct matrix of change objectives

Step 3: Educational components design Identify theoretical and evidence-based change methods:
  • Entertainment education

  • Behavioral journalism

  • Patient activation method

Select practical applications and strategies to operationalize the methods

Step 4: Educational components production Design format, themes, and messages of the educational components:
  • Tailored Interactive Multimedia Intervention

  • Printed materials (newsletter, infographics, and action plan)

  • Provider prompt

  • Patient reminder support call

Create drafts of the educational components:
  • In Spanish

  • Adapted to the Puerto Rican culture

  • Low health literacy

Pretest the educational components
Produce the final educational components

This table is informed by IM steps (31).