Program Evaluation for Sexually Transmitted Disease Programs: In Support of Effective Interventions

Program evaluation is a key tool for gathering evidence about the value and effectiveness of sexually transmitted disease (STD) prevention programs and interventions. Drawing from published literature, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention evaluation framework, and program examples, this ar...

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Published in:Sexually transmitted diseases 2016-02, Vol.43 (2S Suppl 1), p.S11-S17
Main Author: Carter, Marion W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ambulatory Care Facilities - organization & administration
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.) - organization & administration
Communicable Disease Control - methods
Communicable Disease Control - organization & administration
Communicable Disease Control - trends
Disease control
Disease prevention
Evaluation
Family Planning Services - organization & administration
Health Services Needs and Demand
Humans
Intervention
Prevention
Prevention programs
Program Evaluation
Review
Sexually transmitted diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases - epidemiology
Sexually Transmitted Diseases - prevention & control
STD
Talking
United States - epidemiology
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Summary:Program evaluation is a key tool for gathering evidence about the value and effectiveness of sexually transmitted disease (STD) prevention programs and interventions. Drawing from published literature, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention evaluation framework, and program examples, this article lays out some of the key principles of program evaluation for STD program staff. The purpose is to offer STD program staff a stronger basis for talking about, planning, conducting, and advocating for evaluation within their respective program contexts.
ISSN:0148-5717
1537-4521
DOI:10.1097/OLQ.0000000000000281