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[Abstract] The SANTÉ project: a mixed-methods assessment of opportunities and challenges for the delivery of brief risk reduction interventions in sexual health clinics in England - a healthcare provider’s perspective

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posted on 2023-06-09, 02:48 authored by Carina King, Anupama Roy, Maryam Shahmanesh, Richard Gilson, Daniel Richardson, Fiona Burns, Alison Rodgers, Nicholas Massie, Julia Bailey, Carrie LlewellynCarrie Llewellyn
Background/introduction Sante is a study to improve targeted sexual health promotion in UK sexual health (SH) clinics. Aim(s)/objectives We explored opportunities and challenges for delivering interventions including 1:1 and group sessions, digital and video interventions. Methods Semi-structured interviews were conducted by telephone with healthcare providers (HCPs) from a range of clinics, by location, size, and patient mix. Data were analysed thematically using a framework approach. A web-survey was sent to key HCP contacts in SH services in England. Results Interviews (n = 26) showed that digital interventions were viewed as logistically and financially feasible; some clinics reported already using them. All clinics provided brief 1:1 sessions, but challenges to delivery were identified as: lack of evidence for effectiveness on behaviours; costs and staff resourcing; and patient motivation. Videos received mixed opinions, they were seen as a practical option for providing STI information while patients wait, but issues about appropriateness were raised. HCPs had concerns about the feasibility of group sessions within clinic-based settings, while acknowledging their usefulness for outreach. The web-survey is ongoing; preliminary data indicates that clinics would like to be able to offer mobile apps, online education and videos (Table 1).

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Publication status

  • Published

Journal

Sexually Transmitted Infections

ISSN

1368-4973

Publisher

BMJ Publishing Group

Issue

Supp 1

Volume

92

Article number

A57

Presentation Type

  • paper

Event name

BASHH Annual Conference

Event location

Oxford

Event type

conference

Event date

10-12 July 2016

Department affiliated with

  • Primary Care and Public Health Publications

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Peer reviewed?

  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2016-09-16

First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date

2016-09-16

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