Evaluation of a Human Sexuality and Family Planning Training Program for Human Service Professionals
| Autor: | Marcia K. Petchers, Sharon E. Milligan |
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| Rok vydání: | 1988 |
| Předmět: |
Medical education
030505 public health business.industry Health Policy media_common.quotation_subject education 05 social sciences 050401 social sciences methods Human sexuality Variety (cybernetics) 03 medical and health sciences 0504 sociology Nursing Family planning Service (economics) Needs assessment Medicine Health education 0305 other medical science business Human services Reproductive health media_common |
| Zdroj: | Evaluation & the Health Professions. 11:85-97 |
| ISSN: | 1552-3918 0163-2787 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/016327878801100106 |
| Popis: | This article reports the evaluative findings from a family planning and sexuality training program for human service professionals. This study assessed the effects of the training program on human service professionals knowledge of human sexuality and family planning skill in working with clients around sexual health issues and ability to apply the above in practice settings. The training program was designed based on a trainee needs assessment. The data indicate significant changes from the pre-test to post-test assessment of knowledge and skills. Transferability of gains to work settings was also in evidence. In addition positive feedback was received on workshop content and methodology. The results of this study suggest the applicability of this training model for extending human sexuality and family planning knowledge and skill development in human service professionals working with Title XX clients in a variety of service agencies. (authors) |
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