biostudies-literatureWare LNational Health and Medical Research Councile70092https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC12451655biostudies-literatureUnknown33(5)<h4>Objective</h4>This study investigated local public health authorities' perspectives on implementing a new online STI testing service for young people in regional/rural Victoria, Australia.<h4>Setting</h4>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).<h4>Participants</h4>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.<h4>Design</h4>Semi-structured interThe Australian journal of rural healthImplementing an Online Sexually Transmitted Infection Testing Service for Young People in Regional and Rural Victoria, Australia: Insights From Local Public Health Authorities.PMC124516552006486Cardwell ETOng JJKong FYSWare LMcGrath MLudwick THocking JSTomnay JWalsh OEvans DKelly AMfalseImplementing an Online Sexually Transmitted Infection Testing Service for Young People in Regional and Rural Victoria, Australia: Insights From Local Public Health Authorities.<h4>Objective</h4>This study investigated local public health authorities' perspectives on implementing a new online STI testing service for young people in regional/rural Victoria, Australia.<h4>Setting</h4>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).<h4>Participants</h4>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.<h4>Design</h4>Semi-structured inter2025-01-01T00:00:00Z2025 Oct2026-06-03T15:30:27.989Z2026-04-29T03:12:47.974ZS-EPMC124516554097745910.1111/ajr.70092