Training workshop with medical staff in health clinic and hospital in clinical management of rape

The training workshop took place on the 21^st of April 2023 at the Military Hospital Up Station with 20 participants (6 males, 14 females) present. Key highlights of the workshop included:

• Presentation on the nature, dynamics, and prevalence of sexual assault; the physical, psychological, and emotional impact of sexual assault on survivors; and overview of relevant national and international laws and guidelines related to the management of sexual assault cases.
• Providing compassionate, survivor-centered care to survivors of sexual assault, techniques for empathetic communication, active listening, and building trust; and discussion on trauma-informed approaches and their application in the healthcare setting.
• Examination of sexual assault survivors, techniques for evidence collection, preservation, and documentation and an overview of sexual assault forensic kits and their proper utilization.
• Medical evaluation and treatment of sexual assault survivors, the identification and management of physical injuries, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and pregnancy prevention; and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for HIV and other relevant medications.
• Accurate and comprehensive documentation of medical findings and interventions; the importance of maintaining confidentiality, privacy, and data protection; and reporting obligations and procedures, including mandatory reporting and anonymous reporting options.
• Ethical considerations in the management of sexual assault cases; self-care strategies for medical professionals working with survivors of sexual assault; and available resources and support networks for healthcare providers.

Output:  Provide 1 training session to 20 medical staff on the proper protocols and procedures for treating survivors of sexual violence.

Outcome: Improved quality of care and support provided to survivors of rape in health clinics and hospitals (post-training assessments reveal a 35% improvement in medical staff’s knowledge and skills in providing sensitive and comprehensive care to survivors).

Increased sensitivity and survivor-centered approach (Post-training evaluation reveals a 10% increase in medical professionals’ ability to provide empathetic and trauma-informed care to survivors).