Intervention mapping

Intervention Mapping is a protocol used for the systematic development of health promotion programs. It is a step-by-step approach that integrates theory and evidence to produce effective interventions. The process involves problem identification, objective setting, intervention design, implementation, and evaluation.

Overview

Intervention Mapping was developed in response to the need for a systematic method of developing health promotion programs. It is based on the premise that effective interventions are those that are theory-driven and evidence-based. The protocol consists of six steps, each of which involves a series of tasks that guide the development of the intervention.

Steps

The six steps of Intervention Mapping are:

1. Needs Assessment: This involves identifying the health problem, its determinants, and the population at risk.
2. Preparation of Matrices: This step involves specifying performance objectives and determinants for each behavior that needs to change.
3. Selection of Theory-Based Methods and Practical Strategies: This involves identifying theories and evidence-based strategies that can be used to change the identified determinants.
4. Design of the Intervention: This involves developing the intervention materials and protocols.
5. Adoption and Implementation Plan: This involves planning for the adoption, implementation, and sustainability of the intervention.
6. Evaluation Plan: This involves developing an evaluation plan to assess the effectiveness of the intervention.

Applications

Intervention Mapping has been used in a variety of health promotion contexts, including tobacco control, physical activity promotion, dietary change, HIV prevention, and cancer screening. It has been used to develop interventions for a variety of populations, including children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.

Criticisms

While Intervention Mapping has been praised for its systematic approach, it has also been criticized for being time-consuming and resource-intensive. Some researchers have also questioned the extent to which it is possible to identify and change all of the determinants of a particular health behavior.

See Also

• Health promotion
• Health behavior
• Health education
• Public health

References

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