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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

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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