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Cornelius D Jamison1, Marika Waselewski2, Vinaya Gogineni3
1Department of Family Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan; Institute For Healthcare Policy and Innovation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Summary
Expedited partner therapy (EPT) can treat sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in partners. Most youth support EPT for convenience, despite lacking awareness of this important STI prevention option.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Sexual Health
Background:
- Expedited partner therapy (EPT) is a key strategy for treating and preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like chlamydia and gonorrhea.
- Youth are disproportionately affected by STIs, making their understanding of treatment options crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess awareness and perceptions of expedited partner therapy (EPT) among adolescents and young adults.
- To understand youth attitudes towards EPT as a method for STI treatment and prevention.
Main Methods:
- A national text message survey (MyVoice) collected data from 1,115 youth aged 14-24 years in August 2018.
- Five questions focused on EPT knowledge and perceptions, with responses analyzed thematically.
- Inter-reviewer reliability was ensured, and summary statistics were calculated.
Main Results:
- A high response rate (74.9%) was achieved, with 835 participants contributing.
- The majority of youth (91.9%) believed it important to help partners receive STI treatment.
- While 86.4% were unaware of EPT, 81.3% found the concept "convenient," and many expressed interest in requesting it from providers.
Conclusions:
- Most surveyed youth view EPT favorably as a partner treatment option for STIs.
- Despite low awareness, youth perceive EPT as a convenient and desirable method for ensuring sexual partners receive timely treatment.
Keywords:
Adolescent healthExpedited partner therapySexual and reproductive healthSexually transmitted infectionsTextMore Related Videos
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