Screening for chlamydial infection: a model program based on prevalence

Article Abstract:

A model is presented that will allow sexually transmitted diseases clinics to selectively test women at high risk of chlamydia. Universal screening tests all women but it may be difficult for communities with limited resources. The model incorporates the woman's risk for chlamydia based on symptoms, physical signs, behavior and demographics. It also incorporates the prevalence of chlamydia in the community. As the prevalence increases, the woman's risk becomes less important. This model can be used for other sexually transmitted diseases.

Innovations

---

Genital chlamydial disease in an urban, primarily Hispanic, family planning clinic

Article Abstract:

Medical screening is needed in many Hispanic communities to reduce the incidence of genital chlamydial disease. Researchers tested 4,190 women attending two community clinics in the Washington Heights section of New York City. Three-quarters of the women were Hispanic. Five percent of the women tested positive and risk factors for a positive test included young age, sex at an early age, testing positive for gonorrhea and physical symptoms such as vaginal discharge and cervical abnormalities.

Evaluation, Testing, Hispanic American women

---

Urine Screening for Gonococcal and Chlamydial Infections at Community-Based Organizations in a High-Morbidity Area

Article Abstract:

The introduction of rapid urine tests for many organisms that cause sexually transmitted diseases means the many community health clinics could test large groups of people. Twenty health clinics in poor neighborhoods in St. Louis, Missouri tested urine samples from 277 people who visited the clinic. Twenty-four tested positive for gonorrhea or chlamydia and 22 were treated. Homeless shelters and residence facilities had the highest infection rates.

Services, Ambulatory care facilities, Gonorrhea, Clinics

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Zygomycosis (mucormycosis) and HIV infection: report of three cases and review. Acceptance and adherence with antiretroviral therapy among HIV-infected women in a correctional facility
• Abstracts: The changing face of continuing medical education. HIV infection and AIDS: a reality check. Program proliferation
• Abstracts: Delivering satisfaction. Safe delivery from baby blues. Spread the word: you are the tops
• Abstracts: Screening for Hereditary Hemochromatosis in Siblings and Children of Affected Patients. The cost-effectiveness of screening primary care patients for depression
• Abstracts: Bone pain as the presenting manifestation of secondary syphilis. Sonography for hip joint effusion in adults with hip pain

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.