scholarly journals Routine HIV testing in the context of syndromic management of sexually transmitted infections: outcomes of the first phase of a training programme in Botswana

2008 ◽  
Vol 84 (4) ◽  
pp. 259-264 ◽  
Author(s):  
M R Weaver ◽  
M Myaya ◽  
K Disasi ◽  
M Regoeng ◽  
H N Matumo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Testing ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Syndromic Management ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Routine Hiv Testing

scholarly journals Increased integrated testing for HIV, hepatitis C and sexually transmitted infections in health care facilities: results from the INTEGRATE Joint Action pilots in Lithuania, Romania and Spain

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (S2) ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Matulionytė ◽  
M. L. Jakobsen ◽  
V. I. Grecu ◽  
J. Grigaitiene ◽  
T. Raudonis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Hiv Testing ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Alcohol Dependency ◽  
Pilot Studies ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Integrated Testing ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
Hcv Testing

Abstract Background Indicator condition guided HIV testing is a proven effective strategy for increasing HIV diagnosis in health care facilities. As part of the INTEGRATE Joint Action, we conducted four pilot studies, aiming to increase integrated testing for HIV/HCV/HBV and sexually transmitted infections, by introducing and expanding existing indicator condition guided HIV testing methods. Methods Pilot interventions included combined HIV/HCV testing in a dermatovenerology clinic and a clinic for addictive disorders in Lithuania; Increasing HIV testing rates in a tuberculosis clinic in Romania by introducing a patient information leaflet and offering testing for HIV/HCV/sexually transmitted infections to chemsex-users in Barcelona. Methods for implementing indicator condition guided HIV testing were adapted to include integrated testing. Testing data were collected retrospectively and prospectively. Staff were trained in all settings, Plan-do-study-act cycles frequently performed and barriers to implementation reported. Results In established indicator conditions, HIV absolute testing rates increased from 10.6 to 71% in the dermatovenerology clinic over an 18 months period. HIV testing rates improved from 67.4% at baseline to 94% in the tuberculosis clinic. HCV testing was added to all individuals in the dermatovenerology clinic, eight patients of 1701 tested positive (0.47%). HBV testing was added to individuals with sexually transmitted infections with a 0.44% positivity rate (2/452 tested positive). The Indicator condition guided HIV testing strategy was expanded to offer HIV/HCV testing to people with alcohol dependency and chemsex-users. 52% of chemsex-users tested positive for ≥ 1 sexually transmitted infection and among people with alcohol dependency 0.3 and 3.7% tested positive for HIV and HCV respectively. Conclusions The four pilot studies successfully increased integrated testing in health care settings, by introducing testing for HBV/HCV and sexually transmitted infections along with HIV testing for established indicator conditions and expanding the strategy to include new indicators; alcohol dependency and chemsex. HCV testing of individuals with alcohol abuse showed high positivity rates and calls for further implementation studies. Methods used for implementing indicator condition guided HIV Testing have proven transferable to implementation of integrated testing.

scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE OF NURSES ON SYNDROMIC MANAGEMENT OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS IN PUBLIC FACILITIES

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Maina Eva Mumbi ◽  
Mwangi John Hiuhu ◽  
Njuguna Felix Tharao ◽  
Maingi Nancy Nyambura
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Health Facilities ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Data Collection Tool ◽  
Syndromic Management ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Public Health Facilities ◽  
Syndromic Approach

Purpose: The main purpose of this study is to assess the knowledge of nurses on syndromic management of STIs in public health facilities within Kirinyaga west Sub County. Methodology: The study utilized descriptive cross-sectional study design, with a target population of 70 nurses working in 16 Kirinyaga west public health facilities. The dependent variable was applying syndromic approach management of sexually transmitted infections, independent variables as knowledge and practices. The study utilized purposive sampling technique to determine the sample size of 49 nurses. The study employed the use of a questionnaire as a data collection tool and check list. A pretest of the data collection tool was conducted at Karatina sub county hospital MCH/FP Findings The study findings showed that 90% of the respondents had general knowledge of what syndromic approach is though 38% were not able to identify the common STIs syndromes and 39% couldn’t correctly identify the STIs that present a genital ulcer. 45% depended on laboratory investigations to diagnose and manage STIs, while 74% had not undergone any training or CME in the last 2 years on syndromic management of STIs and 96%reported that the health facilities they were stationed did not have readily available WHO/NASCOP 2015 guidelines. The respondents did not apply the syndromic approach in managing STIs and that, knowledge and practice on syndromic management of STIs among nurses in Kirinyaga west Sub County is low at 41%. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: There is need for more awareness through capacity building among health workers managing sexually transmitted infections in the communities and therefore the study recommends county Governments to organize for trainings and CMEs on STIs/syndromic approach and identify an STIs management focal person in public health facilities.

scholarly journals Risk Factors and Syndromic Management of Sexually Transmitted Infections among Sex Workers in the Kadiolo Circle

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (02) ◽  
pp. 95-103
Author(s):  
Diarra Aminta ◽  
Cissoko Yacouba ◽  
Konate Issa ◽  
Matchim Kouam Clemence ◽  
Samake Dramane ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Syndromic Management ◽  
Sexually Transmitted

Sexually transmitted infections

2021 ◽  
pp. 603-628
Author(s):  
Henrietta Williams
Keyword(s):  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
Bacterial Vaginosis ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Genital Herpes ◽  
Genital Warts ◽  
Syndromic Management ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Granuloma Inguinale ◽  
Chlamydial Infections

Why are sexually-transmitted infections important??, Syndromic management of sexually-transmitted infections?, Syphilis?, Gonorrhoea?, Chlamydial infections?, Chancroid?, Granuloma inguinale donovanosis?, Trichomoniasis?, Bacterial vaginosis?, Genital herpes?, Candida vaginitis?, Human papillomavirus and genital warts?

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