Comparing the characteristics of users of an online service for STI self-sampling with clinic service users: a cross-sectional analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Online services for self-sampling at home could improve access to STI testing; however, little is known about those using this new modality of care. This study describes the characteristics of users of online services and compares them with users of clinic services.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of routinely collected data on STI testing activity from online and clinic sexual health services in Lambeth and Southwark between 1January 2016 and 31March 2016. Activity was included for chlamydia, gonorrhoea, HIV and syphilis testing for residents of the boroughs aged 16 years and older. Logistic regression models were used to explore potential associations between type of service use with age group, gender, ethnic group, sexual orientation, positivity

SUBMITTER: Barnard S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6204942 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature