SEMPER SHARP

SEMPER SHARP
Resources for the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV
and unplanned pregnancy among Marines

Briefings / Presentations:

USMC Semper Fit: "STD/HIV Prevention" for all-hands USMC audiences. Available on the SHARP Toolbox DVDt. Request from NMCPHC via e-mail
HIV in the DoN: This PowerPoint slide set is intended for all-hands audiences (Navy and USMC) and addresses the risk of acquiring HIV, impacts of HIV on a person's life, and risk-reduction. Typical length is 20 minutes.
"For Ladies Only." Adapted by SHARP from an intervention recommended by the CDC, “For Ladies Only” is intended as an optional, 1-hour educational offering for young female sailors and marines. A presentation on symptoms, prevalence, and transmission of gonorrhea and Chlamydia and the incidence of unplanned pregnancies (UPP) is provided to increase perceived susceptibility to sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and UPP. The effectiveness of male condoms is discussed and proper condom use is demonstrated. Women are taught how to be assertive in discussing condom use with their partner, and how to deal with partner resistance to condoms. Through videos, presentations, role play, discussions and practice, women learn how to increase their sense of control over their sexual encounters, increase their STI and UPP awareness and perceived susceptibility, and increase self-efficacy for condom use. Order your "Ladies Only" materials on the SHARP Toolbox DVD from SHARP.
"Reproductive Health". A 2-session educational intervention, totaling 4 hours (session 1 = 1.5 hours; session 2 held two minths later = 1.5 hours), for male and female sailors and marines focused on knowledge, skills, attitudes and circumstances known to affect unplanned pregnancies. The course may be led by a female Hospital Corpsman or other non-clinician leader. Adapted by the Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center from the evidence-based work of CAPT Chung-Park M.S. (2008 - Evaluation of a pregnancy prevention programme using the Contraceptive Behavior Change model. Journal of Advanced Nursing; 61(1), 81;91) which demonstrated significant reduction of pregnancies among students. Order your materials on the SHARP Toolbox DVD from SHARP.

HQ MCCS - SEMPER FIT page

Military Sexual Health Statistics

Fact sheets

Guidelines

Targeted Condom Access for Disease and Pregnancy Prevention: Provides evidence-based information which supports targeted condom access efforts as an important component of a comprehensive prevention strategy.
Condom Distribution as a Structural Intervention (CDC)
Promotion of Sexual Health in Military Populations is a "cookbook" approach to evaluating your command's sexual health promotion performance and for organizing a sexual health campaign

Military Policy

DoDD 1010.10; Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
DoDI 6485.1; HIV
SECNAVINST 5300.30D; HIV in the Navy and Marine Corps
MCO P1700.29; SEMPER FIT

Posters

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

Ready for fatherhood_2 (NMCPHC) [hi-res]
Ready for fatherhood_4 (NMCPHC) [hi-res]
Safe Sex_1 (NMCPHC) [hi-res]
Safe Sex_2 (NMCPHC) [hi-res]
Always Faithful - Him (NMCPHC) [hi-res]
Always Faithful - Her (NMCPHC) [hi-res]
"Accidents happen" (ACOG - about emergency contraception)

Videos

Reproductive Health Awareness - Types of Contraception (26 minutes). Produced by Navy Medical Support Command (2012), this video covers the full range of contraception options, highlighting advantages, disadvantages and levels of effectiveness. Get this video on the SHARP Toolbox DVD
HIV and Me (15:26); Produced by Center for Personal Development (2006). The video is the FY07 GMT film. Features HIV positive Sailors sharing their knowledge and advice. Get this video on the SHARP Toolbox DVD
Give Yourself a Chance - Responsible Parenting (23:22). Produced by CNET (1999). Focus is on the consequences of becoming a parent, including Navy and Marine Corps career impact. Get this video on the SHARP Toolbox DVD
Liberty Brief: (16:20). Produced by Naval Health Research Center, San Diego (1994). The video portrays three male Marines during their shipboard deployment, while on liberty drinking and having contact with prostitutes. Implies that HIV/STD is a leadership issue and that there is a strong association of drinking to risk-taking behavior. Get this video on the SHARP Toolbox DVD

This page last updated on 23 June 2011.
Content last reviewed on 30 November 2010.

Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center