Direct questioning is more effective than patient-initiated report for the detection of sexually transmitted infections in a primary care HIV clinic in Western Kenya.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
In resource-limited settings, detection of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) often relies on self-reported symptoms to initiate management. We found self-report demonstrated poor sensitivity for STI detection. Adding clinician-initiated questions about symptoms improved detection rates. Vaginal examination further increased sensitivity. Including clinician-initiated screening in resource-limited settings would improve management of treatable STIs.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Woo, VGH; Cohen, CR; Bukusi, EA; Huchko, MJ
Published Date
- February 2013
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 40 / 2
Start / End Page
- 158 - 161
PubMed ID
- 23324978
Pubmed Central ID
- PMC3644217
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1537-4521
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1097/OLQ.0b013e318278bf97
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States