Showing papers by "Gale R. Burstein published in 2013"
TL;DR: Adjusted analyses showed higher education, notification self-efficacy, and romantic partner were associated with EPT acceptance.
Abstract: Adolescents (N = 392) attending 2 urban adolescent health clinics in 2010 were surveyed regarding likelihood completing expedited partner therapy (EPT), by bringing a partner exposed to chlamydia a prescription. Eighty-five percent (330/387; 95% confidence interval, 81%-89%), reported acceptance of EPT. Adjusted analyses showed higher education, notification self-efficacy, and romantic partner were associated with EPT acceptance.
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TL;DR: Determine and discuss issues surrounding consent, confidentiality, and billing for sexually transmitted infection care delivery in the adolescent population by reviewing currently available testing modalities for STIs and their applicability.
Abstract: CME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES: 1.Determine and discuss issues surrounding consent, confidentiality, and billing for sexually transmitted infection (STI) care delivery in the adolescent population.2.Review currently available testing modalities for STIs and their applicability in the adolescent population.3.Provide treatment and prevention strategies for the most commonly encountered STIs in the adolescent demographic. Adolescents and young adults, 15 to 24 years of age, carry a disproportionate burden of sexually transmitted infections compared with other age groups in the United States (see Figure 1).1.
4 citations
25 Apr 2013