Syndromic management of sexually transmitted infections: A critical appraisal and the road ahead

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 147
Author(s):  
VinodKumar Sharma ◽  
Vishal Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Critical Appraisal ◽  
Syndromic Management ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
The Road

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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