The multimedia programs is designed to be used by patients in primary care settings, but does not require the direct participation of providers or their office staff. The programs's content was developed based upon mental models' interviews with young women. These semi-structured interviews identified gaps and misperceptions in respondents' knowledge of STDs and clarified how they make decisions regarding their own sexuality. The intervention focuses on the information most needed to complete young women's mental models. Reflecting Bandura's theory of self efficacy, the program incorporates cognitive rehearsal within these vignettes exploring decisions that may arise in relationships.
Current research compares two other interventions with the CDi.