Monitoring the effectiveness of HIV and STI prevention initiatives in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland: where are we now?. Issue 1 (3rd February 2006)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Brown, A E; Tomkins, S E; Logan, L E; LaMontagne, D S; Munro, H L; Hope, V D; Righarts, A; Blackham, J E; Rice, B D; Chadborn, T R; Tookey, P A; Parry, J V; Delpech, V; Gill, O N; Fenton, K A
• Is Part Of: Sexually transmitted infections. Volume 82:Issue 1(2006)
• Page Start: 4
• Page End: 10
• Publication Date: 2006-02-03
• Subjects: ARV, antiretroviral therapy -- IDUs, injecting drug users -- MSM, men who have sex with men -- NCSP, National Chlamydia Screening Programme -- NSHPC, National Study of HIV in Pregnancy and Childhood -- SOPHID, Survey of Prevalent HIV Infections Diagnosed -- STI, sexually transmitted infections -- UAPMP, Unlinked Anonymous Prevalence Monitoring Programme -- VCT, voluntary confidential HIV testing; sexually transmitted infections -- HIV -- United Kingdom; Sexually transmitted diseases -- Periodicals; HIV infections -- Periodicals; 616.951005
• DOI: 10.1136/sti.2005.016386
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1368-4973

Abstract

Abstract : Primary and secondary prevention are essential components of the response to HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). We present findings from nationally implemented HIV/STI prevention interventions. In 2003, of those attending STI clinics at least 64% of men who have sex with men (MSM) and 55% of heterosexuals accepted a confidential HIV test; 88% of all HIV infections in women giving birth in England were diagnosed before delivery; 85% of MSM eligible for hepatitis B vaccination received a first dose of vaccine at their first STI clinic attendance; 74% of STI clinic attendees for emergency appointments, and 20% of those for routine appointments were seen within 48 hours of initiating an appointment; the National Chlamydia Screening Programme in England found a positivity of 10% and 13% among young asymptomatic women and men, respectively. Prevention initiatives have seen recent successes in limiting further HIV/STI transmission. However, more work is required if current levels of transmission are to be reduced.