Table 5

Phase I training ratings, post-training and follow-up

Training outcomePhase (n)Group (n)Agree or strongly agree n (%)OR (95% CI)AOR† (95% CI)
Training has had a positive effect on my lifePost training (652)Control (319)310 (97.2)11
SPEAR (333)316 (94.9)0.54 (0.24 to 1.23)0.50 (0.21 to 1.12)
Follow-up (479)Control (219)209 (95.4)11
SPEAR (260)243 (93.5)0.68 (0.31 to 1.53)0.65 (0.29 to 1.52)
I deal with stress better because of my trainingPost training (650)Control (319)255 (79.9)11
SPEAR (331)256 (77.3)0.86 (0.59 to 1.25)0.86 (0.59 to 1.27)
Follow-up (479)Control (219)172 (78.5)11
SPEAR (260)199 (76.5)0.89 (0.58 to 1.37)0.89 (0.57 to 1.38)
I feel pride from my accomplishments during trainingPost training (652)Control (319)311 (97.5)11
SPEAR (333)325 (97.6)1.05 (0.39 to 2.82)1.05 (0.39 to 2.84)
Follow-up (479)Control (219)205 (93.6)11
SPEAR (260)248 (95.4)1.41 (0.64 to 3.12)1.40 (0.62 to 3.18)
Training has made me more confident in my abilitiesPost training (652)Control (319)297 (93.1)11
SPEAR (333)307 (92.2)0.88 (0.49 to 1.58)0.92 (0.50 to 1.73)
Follow-up (479)Control (219)196 (89.5)11
SPEAR (260)232 (89.2)0.97 (0.54 to 1.74)1.00 (0.55 to 1.83)
Training has improved cohesion in my unitPost training (652)Control (319)300 (94.3)11
SPEAR (333)309 (93.1)0.81 (0.43 to 1.52)0.81 (0.43 to 1.55)
Follow-up (479)Control (219)208 (95.0)11
SPEAR (260)239 (91.9)0.60 (0.28 to 1.28)0.55 (0.26 to 1.19)
I am more healthy after trainingPost training (651)Control (318)242 (76.1)11
SPEAR (333)230 (69.1)0.70* (0.50 to 0.99) 0.71 (0.50 to 1.00)
Follow-up (478)Control (219)176 (80.4)11
SPEAR (259)207 (79.9)0.97 (0.62 to 1.53)0.96 (0.61 to 1.52)
  • *p<0.05. 

  • †Adjusted for post- traumatic stress disorder symptoms, common mental disorder symptoms and alcohol misuse.