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

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.

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Duke Authors

Huchko, Megan Justine

Cited Authors

Woo, VGH; Cohen, CR; Bukusi, EA; Huchko, MJ

Published Date

February 2013

Published In

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Volume / Issue

40 / 2

Start / End Page

158 - 161

PubMed ID

23324978

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

1537-4521

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0148-5717

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1097/olq.0b013e318278bf97

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