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We want you as a new recruit!
Sexual Health Awareness in an Army Preparation College
Jonathan Roberts and Jules Davies
Background
• Role of Liaison SHA1
• ↑ STIs and Unwanted pregnancies in Y/Ps1
• Effective Condom Use = ↓ 2
• Innovative approaches required 3
• Research in STIs rates amongst military personnel 4
1.DH 1999,2001.
2.WHO 2000.
3. Dean 2009.
4.Barnett & Brundage 2001.
Remit
• To provide a bespoke educational session
for 70 male and female students aged between 16 – 19 enrolled in a Military Preparation College.
• To work collaboratively with other agencies.
APCymru
• MPCs established in 1999
• Mission – to deliver quality training to empower Y/P to reach their full potential in the Armed Forces
• Ethos – create a positive, supportive and caring environment
• Specifically targets those experiencing difficulties at school
Methods
• 4 hour training package - Group Work Quizzes, Games & Presentations
• Condom demo & distribution
• Self taken chlamydia tests
• Evaluation – self completed questionnaire
Questionnaire Results
• 41( 59%) questionnaires returned
• 60% Small group work – Good / Fair
• 61% STIs Slide
show – Good / Fair
Group work
• Methods of Contraception
• Condom demo
• C-Card scheme
67% - Excellent / Good
Group Work
• TSE• Condom demo• C-Cards
74% Excellent/Good
What they liked most
0
5
10
15
20
25
Learning more
Free Condoms
Other
Other comments
Changes
Nothing62%
Not too long19%
N/A19%
Sexual Health Awareness
Chlamydia Results
Conclusion
• Multiple small group work challenging• Large group number difficult to co-ordinate• Gender specific groups more productive• Low uptake of Chlamydia ScreeningMore conducive learning environment • Reduction in group size• Additional rooms • Presence of military personnel
Discussion
• Partnership working
• Outreach services - target groups
• Public health