Establishing Efficient Partner Notification Periods for Patients With Chlamydia

Article Abstract:

The sexual partner notification system developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention adequately identifies people who have likely been exposed to chlamydia. Researchers interviewed 1,109 people infected with chlamydia, and identified 2,293 sexual partners that may have been infected. Forty percent of the partners were located, and virtually all were tested for chlamydia. Eighty-eight percent of infected partners were diagnosed through contact tracing. The remaining infected, untreated sex partners were mostly men with longstanding chlamydia infection without symptoms.

Social policy, Disease reporting, United States. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Chlamydia

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Invoking, Monitoring, and Relinquishing a Public Health Power

Article Abstract:

Detention of accused prostitutes for sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing and treatment contributes to STD control efforts. From 1970 to 1994, Colorado Springs, CO, held 4,965 prostitutes for up to 72 hours for testing and care. The tests revealed 818 cases of gonorrhea. Involuntary detention and testing yielded 218 positive tests for disease from 1,564 total tests. Prostitutes were inconvenienced by detention, but they viewed the testing and treatment as appropriate.

Colorado, Health aspects, Statistical Data Included, Laws, regulations and rules, Prostitutes, Prostitution, Public health law, Colorado Springs, Colorado

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Accelerated Campaign to Enhance STD Services (ACCESS) for Youth

Article Abstract:

Sexually transmitted disease (STD) treatment and prevention programs directed to teenagers may substantially improve their access to sexual health services. Researchers reviewed 14 youth-oriented STD programs, of which half provided services in parking lots, parks, detention centers, and other nontraditional locations. Nine of the centers offered behavioral interventions, and 12 received funding or support from local sources.

Evaluation, Community health services, Teenagers, Youth

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