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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Adolescent Health
  • Correctional Healthcare

Background:

  • Chlamydia is a prevalent sexually transmitted infection among adolescents.
  • Juvenile justice systems are critical settings for reaching at-risk youth.
  • Screening and treatment of chlamydia in this population can reduce transmission and long-term health consequences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline strategies, methods, and tools for implementing a chlamydia screening program in California's county juvenile justice systems.
  • To report on the screening and treatment outcomes of this program.

Main Methods:

  • Described program requirements and administrative structures for juvenile hall implementation.
  • Assessed screening rates using administrative data.
  • Identified facilitators and barriers through interviews with program coordinators and staff.

Main Results:

  • Chlamydia screening programs were established in 15 California counties (18 juvenile halls) starting in January 2003.
  • Screening proportions for female detainees increased from 35% to 66% between pre-implementation and 2006 in participating institutions.

Conclusions:

  • High levels of chlamydia screening, case detection, and treatment are achievable in juvenile correctional settings.
  • Sustained success requires robust collaboration between public health agencies and correctional entities, despite implementation barriers.