King, Carina, Roy, Anupama, Shahmanesh, Maryam, Gilson, Richard, Richardson, Daniel, Burns, Fiona, Rodgers, Alison, Massie, Nicholas, Bailey, Julia and Llewellyn, Carrie (2016) [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. In: BASHH Annual Conference, 10-12 July 2016, Oxford.

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Abstract

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).

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Schools and Departments:	Brighton and Sussex Medical School > Primary Care and Public Health
Subjects:	R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine > RA0440 Study and teaching. Research
Depositing User:	Phoenix Marshall
Date Deposited:	16 Sep 2016 09:17
Last Modified:	13 Sep 2017 15:56
URI:	http://srodev.sussex.ac.uk/id/eprint/63207

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