Beyond Disease Intervention: Exploring an Expanded Role for Partner Services in the MATRix-NC Demonstration Project Hurt, Christopher B.; Morrison, Arianne S.; Guy, Jalila; More Hurt, Christopher B.; Morrison, Arianne S.; Guy, Jalila; Mobley, Victoria L.; Dennis, Ann M.; Barrington, Clare; Samoff, Erika; Hightow-Weidman, Lisa B.; McNeil, Candice J.; Carry, Monique G.; Hogben, Matthew; Seña, Arlene C. Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 49(2):93-98, February 2022. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: This CDC-funded project demonstrated that disease intervention specialists could help connect marginalized communities to systems and services supporting their well-being, if the partner services concept is expanded beyond disease intervention. Go to Full Text of this Article Free SDC
Sexual Risk Behaviors Among Persons Diagnosed With Primary and Secondary Syphilis Who Reported High-Risk Substance Use: Data From the National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System, 2018 Copen, Casey E.; Brookmeyer, Kathryn A.; Haderxhanaj, Laura T.; More Copen, Casey E.; Brookmeyer, Kathryn A.; Haderxhanaj, Laura T.; Hogben, Matthew; Torrone, Elizabeth A. Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 49(2):99-104, February 2022. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This analysis of national syphilis surveillance data describes the prevalence of sexual risk behaviors among persons diagnosed with primary and secondary syphilis who reported high-risk substance use. Buy SDC
Risk Factors for Syphilis at a Large Urban Emergency Department Ford, James S.; Shevchyk, Ivan; Yoon, Joseph; More Ford, James S.; Shevchyk, Ivan; Yoon, Joseph; Chechi, Tasleem; Voong, Stephanie; Tran, Nam; May, Larissa Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 49(2):105-110, February 2022. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Undomiciled housing status, history of HIV, history of tobacco use, and history of illicit drug use were independently associated with a new diagnosis of syphilis in the emergency department. Buy SDC
Effectiveness of Syphilis Partner Notification After Adjusting for Treatment Dates, 7 Jurisdictions Cope, Anna Barry; Bernstein, Kyle T.; Matthias, James; More Cope, Anna Barry; Bernstein, Kyle T.; Matthias, James; Rahman, Mohammad; Diesel, Jill C.; Pugsley, River A.; Schillinger, Julia A.; Chew Ng, Rilene A.; Klingler, Ellen J.; Mobley, Victoria L.; Samoff, Erika; Peterman, Thomas A. Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 49(2):160-165, February 2022. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: Counting infected partners treated 0 to 90 days after the patient's interview as opposed to using disposition code assignments reduced variability in reporting across jurisdiction and can facilitate quality assurance. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Lessons Learned From a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Virtual Partner Services Technical Assistance Pilot Project to Respond to a Local Syphilis Outbreak Davis, Cassandra; Wright, Shauntā S.; Babcock, Marcie; More Davis, Cassandra; Wright, Shauntā S.; Babcock, Marcie; Kingdon, Elisabeth; Broussard, Dawn; Oyervides, Otilio; Carr, Deborah Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 49(2):166-168, February 2022. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: A virtual partner services technical assistance pilot project was feasible and effective in responding to a syphilis outbreak. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Report From the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine—STI: Adopting a Sexual Health Paradigm—A Synopsis for Sexually Transmitted Infection Practitioners, Clinicians, and Researchers Rietmeijer, Cornelis A.; Kissinger, Patricia J.; Guilamo-Ramos, Vincent; More Rietmeijer, Cornelis A.; Kissinger, Patricia J.; Guilamo-Ramos, Vincent; Gaydos, Charlotte A.; Hook, Edward W. III; Mead, Aimee; Yang, Sophie; Geller, Amy; Vermund, Sten H. Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 49(2):169-175, February 2022. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: This article reviews the recommendations from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine report Sexually Transmitted Infections: Adopting a Sexual Health Paradigm with a focus on implications for the sexually transmitted infection professions, including those in public health, health care, and research. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Chlorhexidine Mouthwash Fails to Eradicate Oropharyngeal Gonorrhea in a Clinical Pilot Trial (MoNg) Van Dijck, Christophe; Tsoumanis, Achilleas; De Hondt, Annelies; More Van Dijck, Christophe; Tsoumanis, Achilleas; De Hondt, Annelies; Cuylaerts, Vicky; Laumen, Jolein; Van Herrewege, Yven; Florence, Eric; De Baetselier, Irith; Kenyon, Chris Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 49(2):e38-e41, February 2022. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: In this single-arm open-label pilot trial in Antwerp, Belgium, a chlorhexidine 0.2% mouthwash failed to eradicate Neisseria gonorrhoeae from the oropharynx of 3 asymptomatic men who have sex with men. Buy SDC
Assessing Gender Identity and Sex in Diverse Low-, Middle-, and High-Income Settings: Findings from a WHO/HRP Consultative Process Tucker, Joseph D.; Bajos, Nathalie; Mercer, Catherine H.; More Tucker, Joseph D.; Bajos, Nathalie; Mercer, Catherine H.; Gitau, Evelyn; Ahmad, Noor Ani; Gonsalves, Lianne Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 49(2):e42-e44, February 2022. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: We convened a multidisciplinary group to discuss a sexual and reproductive health instrument in diverse settings. This note describes the development of items focused on gender identity and sex. Buy SDC
Erasure and Health Equity Implications of Using Binary Male/Female Categories in Sexual Health Research and Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Sexually Transmitted Infection Surveillance: Recommendations for Transgender-Inclusive Data Collection and Reporting Tordoff, Diana M.; Minalga, Brian; Gross, Bennie Beck; More Tordoff, Diana M.; Minalga, Brian; Gross, Bennie Beck; Martin, Aleks; Caracciolo, Billy; Barbee, Lindley A.; Balkus, Jennifer E.; Khosropour, Christine M. Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 49(2):e45-e49, February 2022. Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Buy SDC
