Community-Based, Point-of-Care Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening Among High-Risk Adolescents in Los Angeles and New Orleans: Protocol for a Mixed-Methods Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sexually transmitted infection (STI) rates are increasing in the United States, with approximately half of new infections occurring among adolescents aged 15-24 years. Gay, bisexual, and transgender youth (GBTY), homeless youth, and youth with histories of drug use, mental health disorders, and incarceration are all at uniquely high risk for STIs. However, these adolescents often lack access to sexual health services.

Objective

This study aims to use point-of-care STI tests in community-based settings to screen for and treat STIs in adolescents.

Methods

We are recruiting 1500 HIV-uninfected youth and 220 HIV-infected youth from homeless shelters, GBTY organizations, and community health centers in Los Angeles, California and New Orleans, Louisiana. Study pa

SUBMITTER: Shannon CL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6450482 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature