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The Pasifika Veilomani Project : a pilot online training programme for healthcare workers in managing gender-based violence and family violence and sharing experiences Odille Chang, Brigid Ryan, Avelina Rokoduru, Amanda Hill, Senimelia Hataogo and Varsha Naidu

By: Chang, Odille.
Contributor(s): Ryan, Brigid | Rokoduru, Avelina | Hill, Amanda | Hataogo, Senimelia | Naidu, Varsha.
Material type: materialTypeLabelArticleSeries: Australasian Psychiatry.Publisher: Sage, 2021Subject(s): DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | HEALTH | INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE | ONLINE TEACHING | PACIFIC PEOPLES | TRAINING | VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN | WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT | INTERNATIONAL | FIJI | PACIFICOnline resources: DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/10398562211045090 In: Australasian Psychiatry, 2021, First published online, 15 November 2021Summary: Objective: Pacific Island Countries (PICs) record high rates of gender-based violence (GBV). COVID-19 has significantly increased the number of GBV cases globally. This research aims to understand educational pathways for PICs’ healthcare workers (HCWs) to strengthen GBV clinical practices in the Pasifika Veilomani (sharing the love) project. Method: A literature review, content experts’ discussion and review of stakeholder governance documents were used to inform the design of the telehealth training. HCWs were invited to share experiences, further exploring the capacity of online learning to meet clinical practice needs. Results: Global health guidance was adapted by Pacific experts to deliver a 12-week multidisciplinary course. One hundred and thirty-six participants from nine PICs registered and participated in the telehealth sessions. Despite internet and technical difficulties, participants’ responses were positive. Results indicated the online training improved their confidence, helped them to reflect on practice and that more training would be valued. Conclusions: The Pasifika Veilomani Project engaged HCW and clinical leaders to inform current practices, education, and public health approaches on GBV as a public health priority. This project demonstrates the potential for engaging and supporting HCW remotely across challenging geographic, service and cultural domains in the context of COVID-19 social and service demands. (Authors' abstract). Record #7370
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Australasian Psychiatry, 2021, First published online, 15 November 2021

Objective: Pacific Island Countries (PICs) record high rates of gender-based violence (GBV). COVID-19 has significantly increased the number of GBV cases globally. This research aims to understand educational pathways for PICs’ healthcare workers (HCWs) to strengthen GBV clinical practices in the Pasifika Veilomani (sharing the love) project.

Method: A literature review, content experts’ discussion and review of stakeholder governance documents were used to inform the design of the telehealth training. HCWs were invited to share experiences, further exploring the capacity of online learning to meet clinical practice needs.

Results: Global health guidance was adapted by Pacific experts to deliver a 12-week multidisciplinary course. One hundred and thirty-six participants from nine PICs registered and participated in the telehealth sessions. Despite internet and technical difficulties, participants’ responses were positive. Results indicated the online training improved their confidence, helped them to reflect on practice and that more training would be valued.

Conclusions: The Pasifika Veilomani Project engaged HCW and clinical leaders to inform current practices, education, and public health approaches on GBV as a public health priority. This project demonstrates the potential for engaging and supporting HCW remotely across challenging geographic, service and cultural domains in the context of COVID-19 social and service demands. (Authors' abstract). Record #7370