Utilization of a peer support specialist to increase routine bacterial sexually transmitted infection screening, testing, and treatment in an urban clinic and related patient care outcomes.
Introduction. In Louisiana, the rates of sexually transmitted infections (STI) rank among the top ten. Approach. A sexual activity history was completed utilizing an audio computer-assisted self-interview tool. Results. Over 40% of the recommended STI screenings were extragenital testing. Discussion. A sexual activity history tool provides reliable recommendations for STI testing.
A NJ clinic has implemented multi-site STI screening for the clinic population and for higher risk groups. Gains made in implementation through prior quality initiatives were not sustained. The clinic worked collaboratively with a quality coach to identify how and why rectal swabs are overlooked, particularly when indicated.
Screening protocols developed to identify more opportunities for testing at multiple sites and in asymptomatic individuals among persons at risk individuals with HIV to prevent and treat STIs.
By cross matching registries of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, this study found 27.1% of male syphilis cases were coinfected with HIV and 31.8% of those coinfected were not virally suppressed. This suggests ongoing sexual risk behaviors and the potential for HIV transmission among male syphilis cases.
Analysis of the costs of staff time to link HIV and STI surveillance data across four jurisdictions over a two-year period.
Review of challenges, facilitators, and best practices for routine screening, linkage, and rapid ART in two emergency departments, including during COVID-19.
Results of SPNS evidence-based bacterial STI screening and testing interventions implemented in nine RWHAP-funded clinics in three jurisdictions with higher national incidence rates.
Technical assistance framework and activities, jurisdictions' experiences, and evaluation findings from the HRSA HAB Enhancing Linkage of STI and HIV Surveillance Data in the RWHAP SPNS initiative.