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Introducing new diagnostics into STI control programmes: the importance of programme science.

Rosanna W Peeling¹, David Mabey, Ronald C Ballard

¹Department of Clinical Research, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK. rosanna.peeling@lshtm.ac.uk

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Innovative diagnostic tests for sexually transmitted infections show promise, but health system and societal factors can hinder their implementation. Programme science is crucial for effectively deploying these tests to improve patient outcomes.

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Diagnostic Technology
Health Systems Research

Background:

Innovative diagnostic technologies for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are emerging rapidly.
Introduction of new tests into control programs faces significant health system, political, cultural, socioeconomic, and behavioral challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the importance of programme science in bridging the gap between test performance evidence and practical implementation.
To illustrate challenges using the introduction of syphilis rapid tests as a case study.

Main Methods:

Utilized the introduction of syphilis rapid tests to demonstrate the application of programme science.
Examined the complexities of programme design, implementation, and evaluation for diagnostic test deployment.

Main Results:

Accruing evidence of acceptable test performance does not automatically translate to successful public health impact.
Programme science is essential to navigate multifaceted barriers to test introduction and utilization.

Conclusions:

Effective deployment of innovative STI diagnostics requires addressing health system constraints and socio-behavioral factors.
Programme science offers a framework to optimize the design and evaluation of test introduction strategies for improved patient outcomes.