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Using the RE-AIM Model of Health Promotion to Implement a Military Women's Health Promotion Program for Austere
Lori L Trego1, Nancy M Steele2, Patricia Jordan3
1University of Colorado Denver College of Nursing, Anschutz Medical Campus, 13120 East 19th Ave C288-4, Aurora, CO 80045.
Military Medicine
|April 11, 2018
Summary
The Women's Health Promotion Program (WHPP) effectively reduced infections and menstrual disorders in military women serving in austere environments. This program enhances genitourinary health and military readiness.
Area of Science:
- Military Health
- Women's Health
- Infectious Disease Prevention
Background:
- Military women in austere environments face unique health challenges, including feminine hygiene issues and infection risks.
- Limited knowledge of gynecologic conditions impacts prevention and management strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of the Women's Health Promotion Program (WHPP) for Austere Environments.
- To assess the program's impact on genitourinary health and readiness in military women.
Main Methods:
- The study utilized the RE-AIM framework to evaluate the WHPP.
- The program was implemented in a large operational military unit, reaching 443 women across 49 units.
Main Results:
- One year post-implementation, participating units showed decreased rates of urinary tract infections.
- Rates of vaginal candidiasis infections and menstrual disorders also significantly decreased.
Conclusions:
- The WHPP is an effective health promotion program for military women in challenging environments.
- Findings support the potential for Army-wide adoption to improve military women's health and readiness.
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