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Community STI / HIV testing – the way ahead

Community STI / HIV testing – the way ahead. 11 February 2009. Chlamydia Testing. Increase male tests & return rates. £ non recurring funding. Remote and Rural. Remote and Rural. Percentage of 15-25yr olds tested in Grampian in 2005. Under 25s tested in Grampian.

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Community STI / HIV testing – the way ahead

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  1. Community STI / HIV testing – the way ahead 11 February 2009

  2. Chlamydia Testing Increase male tests & return rates

  3. £ non recurring funding

  4. RemoteandRural Remote and Rural

  5. Percentage of 15-25yr olds tested in Grampian in 2005 Under 25s tested in Grampian

  6. Recommendations • PTKs (compliment standard testing) • Cluster model with signposting • Network coverage – target remote & rural, low test rate areas • Formally designate a chlamydia testing programme co-ordinator • Restrict PTKs 16-24 years • Develop age specific marketing materials attractive to young men

  7. Recommendations • Invite all GP and Pharmacy pilot sites to continue • Invite all non participating pharmacies and GPs to note interest and match provision for final network of PTK test locations • Update PTKs with request forms + patient advice slip to reflect dual NAAT testing • Adopt centralised positive result notification, choice of treatment location & PN as for pilot (negative results??) • Encourage pharmacy sites for partner treatment & testing, in addition to GP,GUM, SRH (success in English programme)

  8. Number of chlamydia tests in 16-24 yr olds per thousand population by gender and health board

  9. High SH expertise High SH expertise Domains of Testing Unmotivated Reactive practice Motivated practice Lack of SH expertise

  10. Success and challenges

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