COMPASS Project
Summary
Project
Clinical Outreach, Men’s Programs, Advocacy and Sexual Health Services Strengthening (COMPASS)
Timeframe
2007-2012
Partners
Family Planning International Canberra Sexual Health Centre Papua New Guinea Family Health Association HELP Resources
Locations
Morobe and East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea
Funding
Australian Government under the Papua New Guinea Australia Sexual Health Improvement Program (PASHIP)
Key outcomes
- 534 peer educators have been trained in men and boys behaviour change program
- 4,696 people have been trained in HIV and gender issues
- 256 health workers attended STI refresher training
- 79,358 condoms were disseminated
- 9 individuals graduated from the Post Graduate Course in Sexual and Reproductive Health
- 19 STI clinics are meeting minimum quality standards
