Vivian I Avelino-Silva, Alexander Goncalvez, Whitney Engeran, Laura Boudreau, Michael Weinstein, Adele Schwartz Benzaken
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Abstract
Background: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a long-standing public health issue with increasing incidence in recent years even though most STIs can be effectively treated or even cured with inexpensive medications.Purpose/Design: In this manuscript, we discuss factors that contribute with this concerning scenario, including modifications in the model of STI care in the United States; barriers for diagnosis and treatment; and scarcity of targeted STI prevention messages. We then describe the approach adopted by AIDS Healthcare Foundation to mitigate STI trends, with a focus on sexual health Wellness Centers.Results: The main characteristics of this program include free and convenient services with large volume capacity, sex-positive culture, advertisement of available resources, and accessibility to key populations at higher risk for STI acquisition.Conclusions: This experience could be adapted and expanded to other settings, supporting the public health mission of controlling the spread and detrimental outcomes of STIs.
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The International Journal of STD & AIDS provides a clinically oriented forum for investigating and treating sexually transmissible infections, HIV and AIDS. Publishing original research and practical papers, the journal contains in-depth review articles, short papers, case reports, audit reports, CPD papers and a lively correspondence column. This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
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