Availability of Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening and Expedited Partner Therapy at Federally Qualified Health Centers in Michigan. Issue 7 (July 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jamison, Cornelius D.; Waselewski, Marika; Kuznia, Angela; Richardson, Caroline R.; Mmeje, Okeoma; Chang, Tammy
• Is Part Of: Sexually transmitted diseases. Volume 47:Issue 7(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-07
• Subjects: Sexually transmitted diseases -- Periodicals; Sexual health -- Periodicals; 616.951005
• DOI: 10.1097/OLQ.0000000000001190
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0148-5717

Abstract

Abstract : Abstract: Via secret shopper study, we assessed: (1) availability of sexually transmitted infection (STI) screening; (2) provision of expedited partner therapy; and (3) wait times for new patient STI screening appointments at Michigan federally qualified health centers. Of the 147 clinics with STI screening availability, 10.2% (15) confirmed expedited partner therapy provision. Abstract : Access to expedited partner therapy is limited at federally qualified health centers in Michigan.Supplemental digital content is available in the text.