BACKGROUND:
Migration is increasing due to geopolitical changes, war, sanctions and climate change(1). Migration brings economic and cultural growth but can introduce challenges to social, health and maternity care systems. Some migrants have a higher risk of poor outcomes and many have experienced trauma(2). Providing equitable, culturally sensitive and trauma aware maternity services for migrant families is essential.

OBJECTIVES:
To evaluate a Trauma aware, Culturally sensitive and Compassionate (TCC) care training package for health and social care students.Methods: We adapted our TCC care training which was co-produced and evaluated across three European countries(3).

METHODS:
This was delivered to 1400 students from midwifery, nursing, and other health and social care disciplines. Training was evaluated by pre- and post-training questionnaires and a reflective paragraph to assess its impact on practice.Statistical analysis was undertaken on quantitative data and simple content analysis on qualitative data.

RESULTS:
In total, 620 students provided at least one survey response; 332 just completed the pre-seminar survey and 103 completed the post-seminar survey. Significant improvements between pre and post-test scores (p≤0.001) were observed in students' self-perceived capability domains including providing culturally sensitive care, trauma aware and compassionate care, as well as on validated Cultural Competence Groningen Reflection Ability Scale scores. Most respondents (94%) felt they would have opportunity to implement their learning into practice. Students found the training: “informative”, “interesting”, “eye-opening”, and “relevant”. Qualitative data showed students felt their enhanced knowledge influenced their practice, although this was impacted by numerous issues e.g. time constrains and language barriers.

CONCLUSIONS:
This is one of few studies providing parametric evaluation of education for undergraduate healthcare professionals to ensure cultural safety and high-quality care for vulnerable migrant mothers and families.

KEY MESSAGE:
Training in trauma aware, culturally sensitive and compassionate care improved students’ confidence and competence, with positive evaluations and opportunities to directly input learning into clinical practice. Poster session 3 (Group B)