Sexually Transmitted Infection Point-of-Care Testing in Resource-Limited Settings: A Narrative Review Guided by an Implementation Framework.

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Abstract

Most sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are acquired in resource-limited settings (RLSs) where laboratory diagnostic access is limited. Advancements in point-of-care testing (POC) technology have the potential to bring STI testing to many RLSs. We define POC as performed near the patient and with results readily available to inform clinical practice. The World Health Organization Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases further outlines desirable POC characteristics with the REASSURED criteria.Despite advantages related to immediate test-and-treat care, integrating POC into RLS health care systems can present challenges that preclude reliance on these tests. In 2018, we incorporated molecular near-POC for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis

SUBMITTER: Chitneni P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10527944 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature