Disparities in adherence to retesting guidelines in women with Trichomonas vaginalis infection.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Trichomoniasis is the most prevalent nonviral sexually transmitted infection in the United States. Numerous studies have shown disproportionately higher prevalence rates in non-Hispanic Black women. Because of the high rates of reinfection, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends retesting women treated for trichomoniasis. Despite these national guidelines, there are few studies examining adherence to retesting recommendations for patients with trichomoniasis. Adherence to retesting guidelines has been shown in other infections to be an important determinant of racial disparities.

Objective

This study aimed to describe Trichomonas vaginalis infection rates, evaluate adherence to retesting guidelines, and examine characteristics of women who were

SUBMITTER: Getaneh FW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10530237 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature