Direct questioning is more effective than patient-initiated report for the detection of sexually transmitted infections in a primary care HIV clinic in Western Kenya.
Sex Transm Dis
; 40(2): 158-61, 2013 Feb.
Article
de En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-23324978
ABSTRACT
In resource-limited settings, detection of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) often relies on self-reported symptoms to initiate management. We found self-report demonstrated poor sensitivity for STI detection. Adding clinician-initiated questions about symptoms improved detection rates. Vaginal examination further increased sensitivity. Including clinician-initiated screening in resource-limited settings would improve management of treatable STIs.
Texte intégral:
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Collection:
01-internacional
Base de données:
MEDLINE
Sujet principal:
Soins de santé primaires
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Vagin
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Maladies sexuellement transmissibles
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Enquêtes et questionnaires
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Autorapport
Type d'étude:
Diagnostic_studies
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Guideline
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limites:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Pays/Région comme sujet:
Africa
Langue:
En
Journal:
Sex Transm Dis
Année:
2013
Type de document:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
États-Unis d'Amérique