The growing importance of the evidence-based movement has made
experimental evaluation a key issue among researchers, practitioners,
commissioners and policy makers. However, experimental evaluation remains controversial in the sexual health field. This partly reflects the diversity ofgroups involved in this area and their different views on the most appropriate research methods. This book provides an analysis of the methodological and
practical issues involved in evaluating sexual health interventions.The book will appeal to trial enthusiasts through discussion of specific issues in trial design, and also to those with a sceptical interest in the potential of experimentation and its