Divergent Approaches to Partner Notification for Sexually Transmitted Infections Across the European Union

2005 ◽  
Vol 32 (12) ◽  
pp. 734-741 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gilly Arthur ◽  
Catherine M. Lowndes ◽  
Jodi Blackham ◽  
Kevin A. Fenton
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Partner Notification ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Sexually Transmitted

scholarly journals Europe-wide surveillance for sexually transmitted infections: a timely and appropriate intervention

2001 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 69-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. A. Fenton ◽  
J Giesecke ◽  
F F Hamers
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Access To Health Care ◽  
Partner Notification ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Sti Prevention ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Poor Access ◽  
Control Programmes ◽  
And Migration ◽  
And Control

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV, pose a significant threat to the health and wellbeing of Europeans and require concerted and sustained intervention. Over the past decade, the number of reported cases of STIs, including antimicrobial resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae, has increased appreciably (1), and outbreaks of syphilis have recently been reported in many Member states of the European Union (EU) (2, 3). Young people, homosexual men, and those with poor access to health care (including preventive and educational services) seem to be particularly affected, with increased travel and migration, high risk sexual behaviours, and a deterioration of public health responses to STI control (for example, partner notification) being key driving factors. Many of these demographic and behavioural trends are similar across EU states, as is the desire to develop and implement effective STI prevention and control programmes.

scholarly journals Partner notification for the control of sexually transmitted infections

BMJ ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 334 (7589) ◽  
pp. 323-323 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine Mathews ◽  
David Coetzee
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Partner Notification ◽  
Sexually Transmitted

scholarly journals Improved effectiveness of partner notification for patients with sexually transmitted infections: systematic review

BMJ ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 334 (7589) ◽  
pp. 354 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sven Trelle ◽  
Aijing Shang ◽  
Linda Nartey ◽  
Jackie A Cassell ◽  
Nicola Low
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Partner Notification ◽  
Sexually Transmitted

Achieving successful partner notification: putting together the pieces of the puzzle

2009 ◽  
Vol 20 (9) ◽  
pp. 601-602 ◽  
Author(s):  
C S Estcourt ◽  
L J Sutcliffe ◽  
T Shackleton
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Cost Effectiveness ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Partner Notification ◽  
Public Health Measure ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Health Measure

Partner notification as a public health measure to reduce transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is a cornerstone of STI control in most countries. The success of any partner notification strategy is conditional on its acceptability and feasibility to both patients and health-care professionals, its compliance with relevant professional and legislative guidance, and its cost-effectiveness.

scholarly journals Partner notification for sexually transmitted infections and perception of notified partners

2016 ◽  
Vol 50 (3) ◽  
pp. 450-457 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elani Graça Ferreira Cavalcante ◽  
Mahara Coelho Crisostomo Miranda ◽  
Ana Zaiz Flores Hormain Teixeira de Carvalho ◽  
Ivana Cristina Vieira de Lima ◽  
Marli Teresinha Gimeniz Galvão
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Partner Notification ◽  
Integrated System ◽  
Alternative Methods ◽  
Fear Of Death ◽  
Early Start ◽  
Infection Transmission ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Healthcare Center ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract OBJECTIVE Learn the perceptions of patients with sexually transmitted infections and sexual partners who are notified of the infection. METHOD A descriptive and qualitative study, based on the collective subject discourse technique, was conducted in four healthcare centers of reference in Fortaleza, Ceará, from March to July 2014. The sample comprised 21 subjects (11 index patients and 10 notified partners). RESULTS The index patients reported complicity, concern about the partner's health and revelation of diagnosis aiming to preserve the relationship. The partners showed antagonistic perceptions: tranquility-betrayal, fear of death, of incurability and the diagnosis, especially of HIV. The reasons for coming to a healthcare center were: fear of being sick, attenuation of guilt of infection transmission, need for diagnosis, early start of treatment. CONCLUSION Fear of losing trust, insecurities when dealing with a sexual infection and being responsible or co-responsible for the transmission were the predominant feelings. Various types of partner notification were reported (verbal, telephone, notification card), according to individual convenience. This study suggests the use of alternative methods of notification and an integrated system of notification.

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