A pill for the partner via the chlamydia patient? Results from a mixed method study among sexual health care providers in the Netherlands

A pill for the partner via the chlamydia patient? Results from a mixed method study among sexual health care providers in the Netherlands

Abstract Background Chlamydia prevalence in the Netherlands remains high despite targeted efforts. Effective Partner Notification (PN) and Partner Treatment (PT) can interrupt transmission and prevent re-infections. Patient Initiated Partner Treatment (PIPT) may strengthen chlamydia control. This st...

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Main Authors: Anita C. Nanhoe, Maartje Visser, Jurriaan J. Omlo, Anita J. C. M. Watzeels, Ingrid V. van den Broek, Hannelore M. Götz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Chlamydia trachomatis
Patient initiated partner therapy
Partner notification
Expedited partner therapy
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Health Services Research
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-018-3139-0

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