Dataset Information

Implementing an Online Sexually Transmitted Infection Testing Service for Young People in Regional and Rural Victoria, Australia: Insights From Local Public Health Authorities.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study investigated local public health authorities' perspectives on implementing a new online STI testing service for young people in regional/rural Victoria, Australia.

Setting

Study was conducted to support the design of Test it, a free, online STI testing service being developed for Victoria. After completing an online registration and sexual health questionnaire, users receive an electronic test request form to take directly to a pathology centre without seeing a general practitioner (GP).

Participants

Ten individuals responsible for the coordination of community sexual health services within 7 Victorian Local Public Health Units (LPHUs) and the Department of Health, and a state-wide health promotion organisation.