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A chlamydia education and training program for general practice nurses: reporting the effect on chlamydia testing

Anna Wood1, Sabine Braat2, Meredith Temple-Smith3

  • 1Department of General Practice, Melbourne Medical School, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, 780 Elizabeth Street, Carlton, Vic. 3053, Australia; and Corresponding author.

Australian Journal of Primary Health
|February 2, 2021
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General practice nurses (GPNs) training increased chlamydia testing rates significantly for up to two years. Sustained increases in chlamydia screening require ongoing education for GPNs.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Disease Prevention
  • Healthcare Professional Education

Background:

  • Untreated chlamydia infection poses serious long-term health risks for women, including pelvic inflammatory disease, ectopic pregnancies, and infertility.
  • General practice nurses (GPNs) play a crucial role in sexual health screening and management.
  • There is a need to enhance GPNs' knowledge and skills to improve chlamydia testing rates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of a chlamydia education and training program for GPNs on chlamydia testing rates in general practice.
  • To assess the acceptability of the GPN training program.
  • To determine the sustainability of increased chlamydia testing rates following GPN training.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial comparing chlamydia testing rates in general practices where GPNs received specific training versus those who did not.

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  • Data collection on chlamydia testing rates over a three-year period.
  • Statistical analysis to compare testing rate differences and assess the treatment effect.

    • Main Results:

    • Chlamydia testing rates increased in all general practices over time.
    • Practices with trained GPNs showed a significant increase in testing rates, rising from 8.3% to 19.9%.
    • While trained GPNs initially led to higher testing rates by year 2 (4.9% increase), this difference was not sustained by year 3.

    Conclusions:

    • A chlamydia education and training program for GPNs can effectively increase chlamydia testing rates for up to two years.
    • The positive impact on testing rates diminishes over time, suggesting a need for continuous professional development.
    • Further research and sustained training initiatives are necessary to maintain elevated chlamydia screening levels in primary care settings.