Home STI testing: The adolescent female’s opinion

摘要: Abstract Purpose To assess sexually active adolescent females' attitudes of home tests for transmitted infections. Methods This study represents a follow-up to on toward different sampling methods STI testing. In the initial participants completed pre-examination health survey, provided first void urine (FVU) and self-collected vaginal swab samples followed by pelvic examination with screening endocervical swabs. Participants' about three collection techniques were assessed at end visit. For current study, this same group ethnically diverse adolescents (13–20-years-old) was contacted telephone 9 months after their clinic visit re-assess specimen evaluate regarding use Friedman mean ranks evaluated teens' rankings multivariate regression analysis used identify predictors test preference. Results Home testing choice FVU, self-obtained collected in clinical setting. FVU preferred swabs ( p = .01). Adolescents who worried having an more likely favor (OR 5.5, Only 22% would seek any if asymptomatic. Conclusions Because young women testing, may be additional option, as foundation such kits has progressed. Adolescent preferences heavily influenced experience. largely asymptomatic nature CT infections, multiple options (clinical home-based) need available increase access care.