ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION: The global increase in sexual transmitted infections (STI) makes it necessary to seek public health strategies that facilitate rapid and minimally invasive diagnosis. The objective was to evaluate the concordance between vaginal and endocervical samples for STI diagnosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retrospective cross-sectional study was carried out on vaginal and endocervical samples from women attended in our reference area with symptoms suggestive of vulvovaginitis or for STI screening during the study period. RESULTS: A total of 130 paired samples were analyzed; fifty-seven and 59 samples were positive for vaginal and endocervical specimens (Kappa index of 0.969 (Standard errorâ¯=â¯0.022). The sensitivity of the vaginal samples was 96.5% (IC95%: 87.2-99.4), with a specificity of 100% (IC95%: 93.0-100). DISCUSSION: The introduction of STI screening in vaginal samples in our environment can facilitate rapid and effective diagnosis and allow early treatment of STI. Additionally, it facilitates sample collection and diagnosis in the community setting, essential for optimal screening.
Subject(s)
Chlamydia Infections , Gonorrhea , Mycoplasma genitalium , Specimen Handling , Humans , Female , Cross-Sectional Studies , Retrospective Studies , Adult , Spain , Gonorrhea/diagnosis , Chlamydia Infections/diagnosis , Mycoplasma genitalium/isolation & purification , Specimen Handling/methods , Young Adult , Mycoplasma Infections/diagnosis , Sensitivity and Specificity , Cervix Uteri/microbiology , Cervix Uteri/pathology , Vaginal Smears , Vagina/microbiology , Middle Aged , Trichomonas Infections/diagnosis , Adolescent , Sexually Transmitted Diseases/diagnosis , Sexually Transmitted Diseases/microbiologyABSTRACT
Objetivo Describir el grado de conocimiento de los profesionales de atención primaria sobre la práctica del chemsex, sus potenciales efectos secundarios y la profilaxis pre-exposición (PrEP) contra el VIH. Métodos Estudio observacional, descriptivo, transversal, mediante encuesta en línea dirigida a profesionales de atención primaria. La encuesta constaba de 25 preguntas sobre: a)datos sociodemográficos; b)realización de entrevista sexual en la consulta; c)nivel de conocimiento sobre el uso de chemsex y sus complicaciones; d)grado de conocimiento sobre la PrEP, y e)necesidades formativas de los profesionales. La encuesta se diseñó en ArgisSurvey123 y se distribuyó a través de SEMERGEN mediante lista de distribución y correo corporativo. Resultados Se obtuvieron 157 respuestas durante el periodo de distribución de la encuesta (febrero-marzo 2022). La mayoría de los encuestados fueron mujeres (71,8%). El porcentaje de entrevista sexual en la práctica clínica habitual fue bajo. La mayoría de los encuestados (73%) habían oído hablar del chemsex, pero no se sentían cómodos con su conocimiento de las propiedades farmacocinéticas de las principales drogas utilizadas en esta práctica. El 52,3% de los respondedores afirmaban no tener conocimientos sobre la PrEP. Conclusiones Actualizar y dar respuesta a las necesidades formativas de los profesionales respecto al chemsex y la PrEP es fundamental para garantizar el cuidado y la calidad de la atención a nuestros pacientes (AU)
Objective To describe the degree of knowledge of primary care professionals about the practice of chemsex, its potential side effects and pre-exposure prophylaxis against HIV (PrEP). Material and methods Observational, descriptive, cross-sectional, observational study using an online survey aimed at primary care professionals. The survey consisted of 25 questions on: (i)sociodemographic data; (ii)performance of sexual interview in the consultation; (iii) level of knowledge about the use of chemsex and its complications; (iv)degree of knowledge about PrEP, and (v)training needs of professionals. The survey was designed in ArgisSurvey123 and distributed through SEMERGEN via distribution list and corporate mail. Results One hundred and fifty-seven responses were obtained during the survey distribution period (February-March 2022). The majority of respondents were women (71.8%). The percentage of sexual interviewing in routine clinical practice was low. Most respondents (73%) had heard of chemsex, but were not comfortable with their knowledge of the pharmacokinetic properties of the main drugs used in this practice. 52.3% of respondents claimed to have no knowledge of PrEP. Conclusions Updating and responding to the training needs of professionals regarding chemsex and PrEP is essential to ensure the care and quality of care for our patients (AU)