“Talking out loud”: Western Australian medical students’ views on a sexual health elective

Alison Creagh

doi:10.26182/5dce4dea767bf

“Talking out loud”: Western Australian medical students’ views on a sexual health elective

Alison Creagh

School of Allied Health

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This qualitative research used a phenomenological approach to examine the impact of a sexual health elective unit, offered to medical students at the University of Western Australia from 2007 to 2013. Ten semi structured interviews explored how the unit developed knowledge, skills and confidence in delivering sexual health care. Major themes were Becoming Open, Shifting Perspectives, Becoming Comfortable, and Translating to Practice. Participants' clinical practice improved in sexual health consultations and practising more patient-centred care. The most effective teaching strategies were provision of a safe environment, active facilitation, challenging students' perspectives, and providing opportunities to practise their skills

Original language	English
Qualification	Masters
Awarding Institution	The University of Western Australia
Supervisors/Advisors	Brand, Gabrielle, Supervisor Carr, Sandra, Supervisor
Thesis sponsors	Australian Government Research Training Program
Award date	21 Oct 2019
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.26182/5dce4dea767bf
Publication status	Unpublished - 2019

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