scholarly journals OP31 Towards understanding the ‘partner’ in partner notification for sexually transmitted infection healthcare: moving beyond the dichotomy of ‘regular’ and ‘casual’ partners

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Pothoulaki ◽  
G Vojt ◽  
F Mapp ◽  
CH Mercer ◽  
CS Estcourt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Infection ◽  
Partner Notification ◽  
Transmitted Infection ◽  
Sexually Transmitted

scholarly journals Partner notification and treatment outcomes among South African adolescents and young adults diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection via laboratory-based screening

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (7) ◽  
pp. 627-636 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pooja Chitneni ◽  
Mags Beksinska ◽  
Janan J Dietrich ◽  
Manjeetha Jaggernath ◽  
Kalysha Closson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infection ◽  
Trichomonas Vaginalis ◽  
Partner Notification ◽  
Mycoplasma Genitalium ◽  
Adolescents And Young Adults ◽  
Transmitted Infection ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Care Cascade ◽  
Essential Components

Partner notification and treatment are essential components of sexually transmitted infection (STI) management, but little is known about such practices among adolescents and young adults. Using data from a prospective cohort study (AYAZAZI) of youth aged 16–24 years in Durban, South Africa, we assessed the STI care cascade across participant diagnosis, STI treatment, partner notification, and partner treatment; index recurrent STI and associated factors; and reasons for not notifying partner of STI. Participants completed laboratory-based STI screening ( Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Mycoplasma genitalium, Trichomonas vaginalis) at enrollment and at 12 months. Of the 37/216 participants with STI (17%), 27/37 (73%) were women and 10/37 (27%) were men. Median age was 19 years (IQR: 18–20). Of the participants with STI, 23/37 (62%) completed a Treatment and Partner Tracing Survey within 6 months of diagnosis. All survey participants reported completing STI treatment (100%), 17/23 (74%) notified a partner, and 6/23 (35%) reported partner treatment. Overall, 4/23 (11%) participants had 12-month recurrent C. trachomatis infection, with no association with partner notification or treatment. Stigma and lack of STI knowledge were reasons for not notifying partner of STI. STI partner notification and treatment is a challenge among youth. Novel strategies are needed to overcome barriers along the STI care cascade.

Outcome of partner notification in patients diagnosed with genital warts attending a provincial clinic in East Anglia, England

2012 ◽  
Vol 23 (7) ◽  
pp. 518-519
Author(s):  
L Mercer ◽  
T C Harry
Keyword(s):  
Confidence Interval ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infection ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Partner Notification ◽  
Genital Warts ◽  
First Episode ◽  
Transmitted Infection ◽  
East Anglia ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Relationship Duration

We retrospectively reviewed partner notification of patients diagnosed with first episode genital warts seen in the genitourinary (GU) medicine clinic, Great Yarmouth, UK, from January 2005 to December 2008. Of 947 patients diagnosed with genital warts, 486 (51.3%) were men, median age 25 years; 461 (48.7%) were women, median age 21 years and the partner notification index was 32.9%. In our cohort, 310 patients 33.2% reported having had a casual partner that could not be traced. The median relationship duration of partners whose contact attended was nine months and those whose contact did not attend was two months, (χ2 = 49.72, P < 0.0001). The odds ratio (OR) of a contact attending after seeing a health adviser was 2.94 (95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.79–4.86). In our cohort 35.6% of contacts whose partners saw a health adviser attended compared with 15.7% of contacts whose partner did not see a health adviser (χ2 = 19.7, P < 0.0001). Among the contacts 26% had genital warts, 28% had another sexually transmitted infection (STI) and 12% had both genital warts and another STI. The low partner notification index was associated with the reported casual partnerships seen in the cohort. Partner notification was enhanced when patients saw a health adviser.

scholarly journals Sender and Receiver Acceptability and Usability of an Online Partner Notification Tool for Sexually Transmitted Infection in the Netherlands

2018 ◽  
Vol 45 (5) ◽  
pp. 354-357 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martijn S. van Rooijen ◽  
Hannelore Gotz ◽  
Pjer Vriens ◽  
Titia Heijman ◽  
Rik Koekenbier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
The Netherlands ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infection ◽  
Partner Notification ◽  
Transmitted Infection ◽  
Sexually Transmitted

Syphilis

2019 ◽  
pp. 117-136
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
20Th Century ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infection ◽  
Partner Notification ◽  
Treponema Pallidum ◽  
Transmitted Infection ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Treatment Side Effects ◽  
Management Of Complications ◽  
Women And Children

Treponema pallidum is the bacterial spirochaete responsible for the sexually transmitted infection syphilis. Syphilis has been recognized as an STI since at least the mid-1500s. Rates declined in the second half of the 20th century, but in the past 20 years have risen >20-fold with >4000 cases per year since 2014. This chapter discusses epidemiology, clinical features of the different stages of syphilis, and management of adults, pregnant women, and children diagnosed with syphilis. The management of complications of syphilis are also explained, including neurosyphilis. Treatment side effects, partner notification, and epidemiological treatment is also covered

Experiences and preferences with sexually transmitted infection care and partner notification in Gaborone, Botswana

2021 ◽  
pp. 095646242110332
Author(s):  
Emily Hansman ◽  
Adriane Wynn ◽  
Neo Moshashane ◽  
Kehumile Ramontshonyana ◽  
Atlang Mompe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Infection ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Partner Notification ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Transmitted Infection ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Receive Treatment ◽  
Treatment Education

Partner notification and treatment are essential to sexually transmitted infection (STI) management. However, in low- and middle-income countries, half of partners do not receive treatment. A mixed methods study was conducted to explore experiences and preferences around partner notification and treatment in patients seeking STI care in Gaborone, Botswana. Thirty participants were administered a quantitative survey, followed by a semi-structured interview on partner notification, treatment, and expedited partner therapy (EPT). Among the 30 participants, 77% were female with a median age of 28 years (IQR = 24–36), 87% notified their partner, and 45% of partners requiring treatment received treatment. Partners who received a contact slip were more likely to have been treated than those who did not (75% vs. 25%). Contact slips were identified as facilitators of notification and treatment, while asymptomatic partners and limited clinic resources were identified as barriers to treatment. Few participants expressed a preference for EPT and concerns included preference for medical supervision, a belief their partner would refuse, and an inability to explain the treatment. Despite successful notification, partner treatment was modest within this population. Information for partners, provider counseling, and improved access to services may increase partner treatment. Education on STIs and treatment options may improve EPT acceptability.

Preferences for partner notification method: variation in responses between respondents as index patients and contacts

2007 ◽  
Vol 18 (7) ◽  
pp. 493-494 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Apoola ◽  
K W Radcliffe ◽  
S Das ◽  
V Robshaw ◽  
G Gilleran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Infection ◽  
Partner Notification ◽  
Transmitted Infection ◽  
Patient Referral ◽  
Sexually Transmitted

There have been very few studies focusing on what form of communication patients would find acceptable from a clinic. This study looks at the differences in preferences for various partner notification methods when the respondents were index patients compared with when they had to be contacted because a partner had a sexually transmitted infection (STI). There were 2544 respondents. When the clinic had to notify partners, respondents were more likely to report the method as good when a partner had an STI and they were being contacted compared with when the respondents had an infection and the partner was being contacted. The opposite was true for patient referral partner notification. Therefore, there are variations in the preferences of respondents for partner notification method, which depend on whether they see themselves as index patients or contacts.

scholarly journals Acceptability of an Internet-Based Partner Notification System for Sexually Transmitted Infection Exposure Among Men Who Have Sex With Men

2008 ◽  
Vol 98 (6) ◽  
pp. 1009-1011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew J. Mimiaga ◽  
Andrew D. Fair ◽  
Ashley M. Tetu ◽  
David S. Novak ◽  
Rodney VanDerwarker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Infection ◽  
Partner Notification ◽  
Transmitted Infection ◽  
Notification System ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Sex With Men
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