Availability of Safety-net Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinical Services in the U.S., 2018.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Safety-net sexually transmitted disease services can prevent transmission of sexually transmitted disease. This study assesses the availability of safety-net sexually transmitted disease clinical services across the U.S.

Methods

A 2018 survey of U.S. local health departments examined the availability of safety-net providers and the availability of specific sexually transmitted disease clinical services, including point-of-care testing and treatment. In 2019, Rao-Scott chi-square tests were used to compare service availability by clinic type (sexually transmitted disease clinic versus other clinics).

Results

A total of 326 local health departments completed the survey (49% response rate). Of respondents, 64.4% reported that a clinic in their jurisdiction p

SUBMITTER: Leichliter JS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10088361 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature