Evaluating the U.S. Military's Progress Toward an Integrated Primary Prevention Workforce: Five-Year Process...

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Military Health
• Behavioral Science

Background:

• Service members face various harmful behaviors including sexual assault, harassment, domestic abuse, and suicide.
• These behaviors negatively impact physical/mental health and force readiness.
• A robust prevention system requires a dedicated, skilled prevention workforce.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe methods for evaluating the implementation of the Integrated Primary Prevention (IPP) workforce.
• To assess progress in establishing a comprehensive prevention infrastructure within the military.

Main Methods:

• The study details a five-year evaluation plan for the IPP workforce implementation.
• Data collection will focus on the structure, functioning, leader support, and quality of prevention plans.

Main Results:

• The evaluation will quantify progress toward full IPP workforce implementation.
• Findings will illuminate the operational aspects of the prevention infrastructure and teams.

Conclusions:

• The evaluation findings will inform professionals addressing harmful behaviors in the military.
• Results will guide commanders and policymakers in enhancing prevention efforts and improving service member well-being.