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Aligning product development and user perspectives: social–behavioural dimensions of multipurpose prevention technologies
Author(s) -
Brady M,
Tolley E
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
bjog: an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.157
H-Index - 164
eISSN - 1471-0528
pISSN - 1470-0328
DOI - 10.1111/1471-0528.12844
Subject(s) - product (mathematics) , perspective (graphical) , new product development , process (computing) , key (lock) , business , risk analysis (engineering) , computer science , engineering , marketing , psychology , process management , computer security , artificial intelligence , geometry , mathematics , operating system
Multipurpose prevention technologies provide a compelling response to the multiple and reinforcing sexual and reproductive health risks faced by women globally. To ensure that this potential is realised, product‐specific characteristics and their social–behavioural correlates must be considered early in the product development process. This paper provides an overview of the key user‐related social and behavioural dimensions of three broad categories of multipurpose prevention technologies: 1) sustained release vaginal rings, 2) pericoital vaginal products, and 3) co‐formulated or co‐administered injectables. The authors build upon the broad parameters of Target Product Profiles for such products, aligning them with user perspective considerations.