title: Program Evaluation for Sexually Transmitted Disease Programs: In Support of Effective Interventions.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: From the Division of STD Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA.
authors.forename: Marion W
authors.initials: MW
authors.lastname: Carter
mesh_terms: D000554:Ambulatory Care Facilities / Q000458:organization & administration*; D002487:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003140:Communicable Disease Control / Q000379:methods / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000639:trends; D005193:Family Planning Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology