1. We want you as a new recruit! Sexual Health Awareness in an Army Preparation College Jonathan Roberts and Jules Davies

2. Background Role of Liaison SHA 1 ↑ STIs and Unwanted pregnancies in Y/Ps 1 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.

3. 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.

4. 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

5. Methods 4 hour training package - Group Work  Quizzes, Games & Presentations Condom demo & distribution Self taken chlamydia tests Evaluation – self completed questionnaire

6. Questionnaire Results 41( 59%) questionnaires returned 60% Small group work – Good / Fair 61% STIs Slide show – Good / Fair

7. Group work Methods of Contraception Condom demo C-Card scheme 67% - Excellent / Good

8. Group Work TSE Condom demo C-Cards 74% Excellent/Good

9. What they liked most

10. Other comments

13. Sexual Health Awareness

14. Chlamydia Results

15. Conclusion Multiple small group work challenging Large group number difficult to co-ordinate Gender specific groups more productive Low uptake of Chlamydia Screening More conducive learning environment Reduction in group size Additional rooms Presence of military personnel

16. Discussion Partnership working Outreach services - target groups Public health