ArticleReproductive health2008
A study of young peoples' attitudes to opportunistic Chlamydia testing in UK general practice.
Article in Reproductive health, 2008. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers, 5 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 5 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Pooled it
- Understanding access to sexual and reproductive health in general practice using an adapted Candidacy Framework: a systematic review and qualitative evidence synthesis.The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners · 2025Pooled it
- Recommendation on screening for chlamydia and gonorrhea in primary care for individuals not known to be at high risk.CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal = journal de l'Association medicale canadienne · 2021Guideline
- Application of the COM-B model to barriers and facilitators to chlamydia testing in general practice for young people and primary care practitioners: a systematic review.Implementation science : IS · 2018Pooled it
- Outreach for chlamydia and gonorrhoea screening: a systematic review of strategies and outcomes.BMC public health · 2013Pooled it
- General practice chlamydia testing: a qualitative study of staff approaches using behavioural change theory.The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners · 2025Article
- Engaging young people with sexual health services in general practice surgeries - A qualitative study of health care professionals.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2024Article
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- Using educational outreach and a financial incentive to increase general practices' contribution to chlamydia screening in South-East London 2003-2011.BMC public health · 2012Article
- Triggers of self-conscious emotions in the sexually transmitted infection testing process.BMC research notes · 2010Article
- Young women's decisions to accept chlamydia screening: influences of stigma and doctor-patient interactions.BMC public health · 2010Article
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Abstract
objectiveThe objective of this study was to assess young people's perceptions of being offered a chlamydia screening test in United Kingdom (UK) general practice.
methodsThis is qualitative study that uses focus groups and individual interviews with young adults (age 16 - 18) to assess their views.
resultsThese young adults were a difficult group to gain access to. Two focus groups, one in a school, the other in a general practice (family practice), and 2 individual interviews were undertaken (total sample 18). Respondents were unfamiliar with Chlamydia, but broadly aware of sexually transmitted infections. General practice (family practice) was perceived as an acceptable place to deliver opportunistic screening, but participants felt that tests should not be initiated by GP receptionists. Novel delivery routes such as schools and "Pub"/Bar dispensing machines were discussed. Issues around stigma and confidentiality were also raised.
conclusionOpportunistic Chlamydia screening in UK general practice (family practic seems acceptable to young adults. While this is a difficult group to gain access to for research, attempts need to made to ensure acceptability to users of this programme.
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