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