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THE IMPORTANCE OF SEXUAL REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH TRAINING

Sexual Reproductive Health training for healthcare professionals is a vital component in improving patient outcomes and overall well-being. Our training is conducted by highly specialised and experienced sexual health providers. SRH training improves your practice in these key elements:

Holistic Healthcare Approach:

POWER’s SRH course incorporates a holistic view of health, acknowledging the importance of sexual health as a fundamental aspect of overall well-being. With this, assessment and integration of the patient's sexual health into their overall healthcare plan leads to more comprehensive patient care.

Improved Communication:

The training offers the necessary skills to communicate effectively about sensitive topics. This open dialogue can lead to better diagnoses, treatment adherence, and outcomes, as patients feel more comfortable discussing issues that might otherwise be taboo or embarrassing.

Enhanced Patient Trust and Comfort:

When displaying confidence and competence in discussing sexual health, patients are likely to feel more at ease. This trust fosters a more honest exchange of information, crucial for accurate health assessments and the delivery of appropriate care.

Tailored Health Strategies:

With knowledge about the diverse expressions of human sexuality and the various factors that can affect sexual health, strategies and interventions can be tailored to the unique needs and circumstances of each patient.

Addressing Psychosocial Components:

A well-rounded understanding of SRH includes the psychological and social components of sexual health. Patients dealing with sexual dysfunction, identity issues, relationship challenges, and the psychosocial impact of illnesses can be better supported

Improved Treatment of Sexual Dysfunction:

With this specialised training, more effective treatments for sexual dysfunctions can be offered. The underlying causes can be identified, whether physical, psychological, or a combination, and appropriate interventions can be provide or referred.

Proactive Health Promotion:

Patients can be educated about sexual health, and safe sex practices can be promoted, which is essential in preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unplanned pregnancies. This proactive approach is crucial in public health and can significantly improve community health standards.

Advocacy for Sexual Rights:

Patient's sexual rights can be advocated, ensuring that all individuals receive respectful and nondiscriminatory care regardless of their sexual orientation,

gender identity, or relationship status.

Adopt-a-Nurse: Yes you can!

Your support is more than a donation—it's a life line. By sponsoring nurse training, you're not just giving; you're joining a community of changemakers dedicated to creating a lasting impact on healthcare. Every nurse trained is a step closer to a world where everyone has access to quality healthcare.

Reducing Stigma:

Through education and normalisation of discussions around sexual health,  stigma associated with sexual issues can be reduced, encouraging more patients to seek help and improving overall health outcomes.

Research and Development:

The training course can contribute to the advancement of sexual health research, leading to better patient education materials, more effective treatments, and a deeper understanding of sexual health as an integral part of human health. By integrating SRH training into healthcare education and practice,  a higher calibre of patient-centred care will be delivered that respects and addresses all facets of human health, leading to improved patient satisfaction, better health outcomes, and a more enlightened approach to wellness.

An example of the course modules are as follows:

• sexual and gender diversity

• ethics in sexual health practice

• sexual health law and ethics

• speaking with children about sex

• consent

• childhood sexual abuse and female sexual dysfunction

• breast cancer and sexual dysfunction a research update

• cancer - beyond the diagnosis

• coping with cancer

• integrating sexual health and oncology

Impact Goals:

This isn’t just about teaching; it’s about making sure our SRH training leads to healthier, happier communities. And because we know the world doesn’t stand still, we’re committed to keeping our courses fresh and relevant, fine-tuning them as needed to keep pace with what the community really needs. Before we launch our courses in various locations and clinics, we will carry out detailed surveys and face-to-face interviews. This step is crucial for establishing a baseline, allowing us to understand the current knowledge and readiness of healthcare professionals, especially nurses, to address the significant issues covered in our training. A year after training, we'll revisit for follow-up assessments to measure our program's impact. This strategic approach ensures we can refine our training based on real data, continuously improving to meet the healthcare community's evolving needs

2024 Thesis by Maljaars, L.P - "Surgical care and innovation for vesicovaginal Fistula"
Publication date: 2024
Document Version: Final published version

2024 Thesis by Maljaars, L.P - "Surgical care and innovation for vesicovaginal Fistula"
Publication date: 2024
Document Version: Final published version
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Surgical care and innovation for vesicovaginal fistula
Maljaars, L.P.
Publication date: 2024
Document Version: Final published version
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