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Contact tracing using provider referral: how difficult is it?

Lisa McCann1, Warwick Allan, Phillip Read

  • 1Sydney Sexual Health Centre, Sydney/Sydney Eye Hospital, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia.

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|October 1, 2013
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Summary
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Provider referral contact tracing in sexual health is efficient. Most contacts were successfully reached quickly, demonstrating this method is not time-consuming in practice.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Sexual Health

Background:

  • Provider referral contact tracing is often perceived as resource-intensive.
  • This study evaluated the actual workload and success rates of provider referral in a sexual health clinic setting.

Discussion:

  • The study analyzed 230 referred contacts over 3 years, focusing on attempts, methods, time, and success.
  • Mobile numbers were available for 87% of contacts, with a 78.7% success rate in reaching them.
  • A median of two calls and same-day completion characterized the contact tracing process.

Key Insights:

  • Provider referral contact tracing was highly successful, achieving 91% success rate.
  • The median time to complete tracing was within the same day, refuting perceptions of it being time-consuming.
  • The availability of mobile numbers significantly aided efficient contact tracing.

Outlook:

  • Optimizing contact tracing strategies can improve public health outcomes.
  • Further research could explore variations in provider referral efficiency across different clinic settings.
  • Integrating mobile-first strategies enhances the speed and success of contact tracing efforts.