CD-ROM Technology to Increase Appropriate Self-Care and Preventive Behaviors Among Army and Navy Women
Abstract
The purpose of this report is to report the results of the first year of a 4 years study to investigate and address enlisted Army and Navy women's needs for basic gynecological and reproductive health education in order to enhance military readiness and general well-being. In the first phase of the study, a needs assessment was begun in which the methods included: (1) a mail survey of knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) from a random sample of enlisted Army and Navy women; and (2) focus groups with enlisted Army and Navy women. This first year focused on developing the instruments, beginning approval procedures, conducting the expert panel meeting, and formulating partnerships with co-investigators on Army and Navy installations. Based on the results of the needs assessment, a culturally sensitive, multimedia CD-ROM and accompanying materials will be developed with the help of an advisory panel of military health care providers and with periodic reviews by the target audience. This intervention will then be tested in Army and Navy medical clinics in conjunction with annual Pap test screening.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1997
- Accession Number
- ADA336846
Entities
People
- Robert S. Gold