2015 European guidelines for the management of partners of persons with sexually transmitted infections. (7th May 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tiplica, G.‐S.; Radcliffe, K.; Evans, C.; Gomberg, M.; Nandwani, R.; Rafila, A.; Nedelcu, L.; Salavastru, C.
• Is Part Of: Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. Volume 29:Number 7(2015:Jul.)
• Page Start: 1251
• Page End: 1257
• Publication Date: 2015-05-07
• Subjects: Dermatology -- Periodicals; Sexually transmitted diseases -- Periodicals; 616.5
• DOI: 10.1111/jdv.13181
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0926-9959

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main" id="jdv13181-abs-00001"> <title>Abstract</title> <sec id="jdv13181-sec-0001" sec-type="section"> <title>Background</title> <p>Partner management is the process of identifying the contacts of a person infected by a sexually transmitted infection (STI) and referral to a health care provider for appropriate management. It represents a public health activity.</p> </sec> <sec id="jdv13181-sec-0002" sec-type="section"> <title>Methods</title> <p>This guideline is produced by the IUSTI European Guideline Editorial Board and EDF Guideline Committee.</p> </sec> <sec id="jdv13181-sec-0003" sec-type="section"> <title>Results</title> <p>It provides recommendations concerning the infections that require partner management, the lookback periods for this STI and the main steps to follow for partner management (offering support to patients, notifying partners, identification of contacts). Partner management is voluntary and needs to be performed with respect to human rights, social, cultural and religious behaviours.</p> </sec> <sec id="jdv13181-sec-0004" sec-type="section"> <title>Conclusions</title> <p>In European countries, there are different approaches to the partner management; some common type of actions can enhance the fight against STI.</p> </sec> </abstract>