A Randomized Controlled Trial for Reducing Risks for Sexually Transmitted Infections Through Enhanced Patient-Based Partner Notification
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Wilson, Tracey E.Hogben, Matthew
Malka, Edmond S.
Liddon, Nicole
McCormack, William M.
Rubin, Steve R.
Augenbraun, Michael A.
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American Journal of Public HealthDate Published
2009-04Publication Volume
99Publication Issue
S1Publication Begin page
S104Publication End page
S110
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Objectives: We sought to assess the effectiveness of approaches targeting improved sexually transmitted infection (STI) sexual partner notification through patient referral. Methods: From January 2002 through December 2004, 600 patients with Neisseria gonorrhoeae or Chlamydia trachomatis were recruited from STI clinics and randomly assigned to either a standard-of-care group or a group that was counseled at the time of diagnosis and given additional follow-up contact. Participants completed an interview at baseline, 1 month, and 6 months and were checked at 6 months for gonorrhea or chlamydial infection via nucleic acid amplification testing of urine. Results: Program participants were more likely to report sexual partner notification at 1 month (86% control, 92% intervention; adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 1.8; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.02, 3.0) and were more likely to report no unprotected sexual intercourse at 6 months (38% control, 48% intervention; AOR = 1.5; 95% CI = 1.1, 2.1). Gonorrhea or chlamydial infection was detected in 6% of intervention and 11% of control participants at follow-up (AOR = 2.2; 95% CI = 1.1, 4.1), with greatest benefits seen among men (for gender interaction, P = .03). Conclusions: This patient-based sexual partner notification program can help reduce risks for subsequent STIs among urban, minority patients presenting for care at STI clinics.Citation
Wilson TE, Hogben M, Malka ES, Liddon N, McCormack WM, Rubin SR, Augenbraun MA. A randomized controlled trial for reducing risks for sexually transmitted infections through enhanced patient-based partner notification. Am J Public Health. 2009 Apr;99 Suppl 1(Suppl 1):S104-10. doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2007.112128. Epub 2008 Jun 12. PMID: 18556619; PMCID: PMC2724934.DOI
10.2105/ajph.2007.112128ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.2105/ajph.2007.112128
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