ArticleSexually transmitted infections2011
Acceptability of self-testing for trichomoniasis increases with experience.
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- Comparative analysis of syndromic and PCR-based diagnostic assay reveals misdiagnosis/ overtreatment for trichomoniasis based on subjective judgment in symptomatic patients.Infectious diseases of poverty · 2016Article
- Acceptability of home-based chlamydia and gonorrhea testing among a national sample of sexual minority young adults.Perspectives on sexual and reproductive health · 2015Article
- Feasibility and acceptability of point-of-care testing for sexually transmissible infections among men and women in mobile van settings.Sexual health · 2015Article
- Point-of-care tests for sexually transmissible infections: what do 'end users' want?Sexual health · 2013Article
- Point-of-care testing for sexually transmitted infections: recent advances and implications for disease control.Current opinion in infectious diseases · 2013Review
- Acceptability of sexually transmitted infection testing using self-collected vaginal swabs among college women.Journal of American college health : J of ACH · 2013Article
- Accuracy and trust of self-testing for bacterial vaginosis.The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine · 2012Article
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Abstract
objectivesSelf-testing and point-of-care (POC) tests could improve the detection of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in adolescents. This study aimed to (1) validate a scale measuring acceptability of self-testing for trichomoniasis, (2) compare acceptability of self versus clinician testing using a POC test for trichomoniasis, (3) examine changes in acceptability after experience and review of results, and (4) examine predictors of acceptability.
methodsWomen (14-22 years old) performed the POC test and completed surveys assessing acceptability of self and clinician testing at baseline, after testing, and after discussion of results. Factor analysis examined scale structure; changes in mean scale scores were assessed with mixed models. Generalised linear models examined predictors of acceptability.
resultsOf 247 participants, 54 (22%) had a positive POC test for trichomoniasis. Factor analysis confirmed four acceptability subscales: trust of results, confidence, comfort, and effects of testing. At baseline, trust and confidence were higher, and comfort was lower, for clinician versus self testing. For self-testing, all subscale scores increased from baseline to after testing, and trust increased from after testing to after discussion. Trust of self and clinician results was not significantly different after discussion. A positive attitude towards home testing predicted higher self-test acceptability on all subscales. Tampon use was associated with increased self-test comfort at baseline. Concordance between self and clinician results predicted increased trust of self testing after discussion.
conclusionsMany young women lack confidence in their ability to self-test for trichomoniasis. Allowing women to try a POC test and review the results with a clinician increases acceptability of self-testing.
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