Experiences and Outcomes of Partner Notification Among Men and Women Recently Diagnosed With Chlamydia and Their Views on Innovative Resources Aimed at Improving Notification Rates

Abstract

The availability of tailored resources may assist in improving partner notification for chlamydia.

Partner management for sexually transmissible infections: better options and guidelines please

“…However, studies suggest that PDPT could result in more partners being treated, and treated earlier. 9 In the ideal world all partners would attend clinical services for testing and treatment, but the reality is rather different. Hence the liberal use of PDPT by many Australian general practitioners, despite the overlying legal cloud and general practitioners' own personal misgivings.…”

“…While studies suggest that many individuals prefer to tell their partners in person or by telephone, a proportion of individuals prefer email and SMS as it is less confronting or a more convenient alternative. 9,15 New approaches to and greater guidance on partner management are required. Such efforts would translate into a smoother operation and better outcomes for all involved.…”

“…[3][4][5][6][7] Moreover, while individuals diagnosed with STIs feel letting their partners know is the right thing to do, 8 understandably many find it difficult with only a fraction of recent partners informed of their risk. 8,9 Research suggests that more guidance, resources and support for both practitioners and their patients would improve the outcomes from partner notification. 3,7,9 In this issue of Sexual Health, Shackleton et al 10 investigate the acceptability among clinicians working in London general practice of innovative measures aimed at improving the notification and management of partners of patients diagnosed with STIs.…”

“…8,9 Research suggests that more guidance, resources and support for both practitioners and their patients would improve the outcomes from partner notification. 3,7,9 In this issue of Sexual Health, Shackleton et al 10 investigate the acceptability among clinicians working in London general practice of innovative measures aimed at improving the notification and management of partners of patients diagnosed with STIs. The novelty of their intervention is to be commended.…”

Chlamydia trachomatis and human papillomavirus coinfection: association with p16INK4a and Ki67 expression in biopsies of patients with pre-neoplastic and neoplastic lesions

“…1 Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) is the most common bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI) worldwide. 2 Bacterial coinfection by CT in women with a history of HPV infection has been studied as a potential factor that contributes to the development of malignacies and cervical cancer. Some authors 3 have suggested that previous CT infection is associated with a high risk of developing the disease.…”