Current CDC STI Treatment Guidelines: An Update
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RWHAP Technical Assistance Provider updated on 06/24/2024
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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.
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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.
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Review of challenges, facilitators, and best practices for routine screening, linkage, and rapid ART in two emergency departments, including during COVID-19.
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Analysis of the costs of staff time to link HIV and STI surveillance data across four jurisdictions over a two-year period.
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Review of a SPNS data integration project that opened the door for innovating how people with HIV are being prioritized through the new HUD housing prioritization mandates.
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Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 06/21/2024
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.
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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.
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Our Women Organizing Resources and Knowledge (WORK) is supportive housing demonstration project developed to address and reduce gaps in resources for low-income women with HIV with children. Learn best practices and lessons learned through the development and implementation project.
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The COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) exacerbated homelessness and housing instability. NY EMA Planning staff worked collaboratively to address homelessness as a driving force of poorer health outcomes for people living with HIV. This presentation will illustrate community planning processes for addressing housing-related barriers among RWHAP consumers during the PHE.
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Creation on pop-up mobile clinics, created in partnership with an established Syringe Support Program (SSP) and academic organizations, to provide one stop STI/HCV/HIV testing and COVID-19 vaccination for people experiencing substance use/homelessness, who have increased risks for these conditions.
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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.
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After language-specific outreach on getting a COVID-19 vaccination, project saw a high rate of vaccine uptake in Spanish-speaking patients (81%) compared to English-speaking patients (4%).
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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.
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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.
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BLOC partners share how the BLOC program and curriculum were developed, implemented, and evaluated, including adaptations for key populations.
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