Heterogeneity in practitioner-reported barriers to use, cost considerations and priorities for point of care sexually transmitted infection tests on surveys across seven years
Susan Tuddenham,
Yu-Hsiang Hsieh,
Yukari C Manabe
et al.
Abstract:Background Point of care diagnostic tests (POCTs) for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have the potential to improve STI care worldwide. However, barriers to adoption, cost considerations and practitioner priorities may not be uniform globally and over time. We conducted two surveys, 7 years apart, among members of the International Union Against Sexually Transmitted Infections (IUSTI), and compare results here. Methods Surveys were given to members attending two IUSTI conferences in 2012 (Australia) and… Show more
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