April - Sexual Health

 APRIL - SEXUAL HEALTH                                                                                                                                                                                  

Sexual health is a state of well-being that involves physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual dimensions, and is based on a positive, equitable, and respectful approach to sexuality, relationships, and reproduction that is free of coercion, fear, discrimination, stigma, shame, and violence.  The resources in this toolbox focus on the prevention of unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections, including HIV.

Despite the fact that HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and unplanned pregnancies are preventable, at least 9982 active duty sailors and marines were diagnosed with chlamydia, gonorrhea or syphilis in 2018 [1] another active duty sailor or marine is diagnosed with HIV every 5 days [2], and 45% of enlisted female sailors say her last pregnancy while in the Navy was unplanned [3]
[1] NMCPHC EpiData Center. Sexually Transmitted Infections Annual Report 2018 (CaC required for access)

[2] Routine screening for antibodies to human immunodeficiency virus, civilian applicants for U.S. military service and U.S. Armed Forces, active and reserve components, January 2013–June 2018; AFHSC; MSMR Vol. 25 No. 9 September 2)

[3] 2018 Navy Personal and Professional Choices Survey. OPNAV N1D. Unpublished communications with NMCPHC 7 July 2018

Planning Ahead

• Message for Commanding Officers
• Plan of the Day Notes
• CDC webpage - April is STD Prevention Month
• ASHA webpage - April is STI Awareness Month

Key Resources

On-line Tools

• Military Contraception App: "Decide+Be Ready"
  • IOS version
  • Android version
• Five Action Steps for Sexual Health

Briefing Slides

• Your Sexual Health
• HIV in the DoN

Posters

These are intended for active duty members. It is inappropriate to display these posters where minors might view them.

• Ask Navy Medicine About Your Sexual Health (for use in adult-only clinical settings in Navy Medicine)
• Contraception App for Military Women
• Syphilis
• HPV Vaccine
• HIV Prevention
• HIV PrEP
• Chlamydia
• IUD
• Emergency Contraceptive Pill
• Hormonal Implant - Planning on a Baby in the Next 12 months?
• Birth Control Pills
• Unplanned Pregnancy 1
• Get more posters

Facts and Factsheets

• Zika Virus - Sexual Transmission and Pregnancy
  • Zika Virus (CDC)
  • Navy Medicine Issues Zika Virus Infection Guidance
  • Navy Surgeon General speaks about Zika Virus (YouTube)
• STDs in the United States - National Data for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis (CDC)
• HIV in the Navy and Marine Corps (NMCPHC)
• HIV PrEP (NMCPHC)
• Syphilis (NMCPHC)
• Gonorrhea - Factsheet for Clinicians (NMCPHC)
• Plan B One Step Emergency Contraception Pill (NMCPHC)
• Talking with Teens (CDC)
• Choosing Safer Options Reduces Risk of Getting an STI (NMCPHC)
• Condoms
• Family Planning / Contraception
• HIV
• HPV and HPV Vaccination
• Gay Men's Health
• Lesbian and Bisexual Women's Health
• Sexually Transmitted Infections
• Navy and Marine Corps Sexual Health Facts

Brochures and Guides

• Take Charge of Your Sexual Health - What you need to know about preventive services (NCSH)
• Targeted Condom Access for Disease and Pregnancy Prevention

Videos

• Sexual Health Quickie - Am I Sexually Healthy? (2018). Available on the SHARP Toolbox DVD (send email now) or stream now
• Sexual Health Quickie - Emergency Contraception (2018). Available on the SHARP Toolbox DVD (send email now) or stream now
• Sexual Health Quickie - HIV PrEP (2017). Available on the SHARP Toolbox DVD (send email now) or stream now
• Sexual Health Quickie - Intrauterine Device (IUD) (2017). Available on the SHARP Toolbox DVD (send email now) or stream now
• Sexual Health Quickie - Chlamydia (2017). Available on the SHARP Toolbox DVD (send email now) or stream now
• Sexual Health Quickie - HPV Vaccination (2017). Available on the SHARP Toolbox DVD (send email now) or stream now
• Sexual Health Quickie - Condoms (2017). Available on the SHARP Toolbox DVD (send email now) or stream now
• Condom skills counseling video (NMCPHC)
• HIV Awareness in the Military (2016) (BUMED PIN 811004)
  Produced by BUMED and NMCPHC-SHARP in collaboration with Air Force Medical Operations Agency and Army Public Health Center. Available on the SHARP Toolbox DVD (send email now) Also available on YouTube. Also available on SWANK (for Medical Treatment Facilities only; Course #NMETC-17-HIV Prevention-1.0)
• Charting a Safe Course: A Sexual Health Guide (11:00)
  Produced by BUMED and SHARP (2013), this video features a marine and his doctor discussing his exposure to chlamydia and highlights risk reduction and partner notification. Stream live from DVIDS. Also available on the SHARP Toolbox DVD (send email now).
• HPV Vaccination (4:00)
  Produced by NPASE and SHARP (2014), this video explores the consequences of an unplanned pregnancy on sailors and marines. Stream live from DVIDS. Also available on the SHARP Toolbox DVD (send email now).
• Reproductive Health Awareness: Think Ahead - Pregnancy and Parenting (19:00)
  Produced by BUMED VI and NMCPHC-SHARP (2013), this video explores the consequences of an unplanned pregnancy on sailors and marines. Stream live from SWANK (Navy MTFs only). Also available on the SHARP Toolbox DVD (send email now).
• Reproductive Health Awareness - Types of Contraception (26:00)
  Produced by BNUMED VI and NMCPHC-SHARP (2012), this video covers the full range of contraception options in brief clips, highlighting advantages, disadvantages and levels of effectiveness. First Place Award Winner for 2012 DoD Training Films. Stream live from SWANK (Navy MTFs only) or steam live from DVIDS. Also available on the SHARP Toolbox DVD (send email now).
• Contraception Counseling
  Produced by BUMED VI and NMCPHC-SHARP (2017), Training film for the Navy health care team. Part 1 explains tiered counseling, the "GATHER" sequence of family planning counseling and important data to collect regarding the patient's medical history; Part 2 demonstrates tiered counseling; Part 3 covers suggested follow-up messages for the patient. Stream live from SWANK (Navy MTFs only; SWANK course number NMETLC-17-MPHSA-1.0). Also available on the SHARP Toolbox DVD and TV-friendly DVD (send email now).
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Learn More

• Know Your Numbers...
• Reproductive and Sexual Health Resources Page