SynthesisSexually transmitted diseases2018
Optimizing Screening for Sexually Transmitted Infections in Men Using Self-Collected Swabs: A Systematic Review.
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22 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- At-home specimen self-collection as an additional testing strategy for chlamydia and gonorrhoea: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis.BMJ global health · 2024Pooled it
- Prevalence and Management of Sexually Transmitted Infections in Correctional Settings: A Systematic Review.Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America · 2022Pooled it
- Self-collection of samples as an additional approach to deliver testing services for sexually transmitted infections: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMJ global health · 2019Pooled it
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- Transgender and gender diverse persons' sexually transmitted infection testing: a mixed methods study to understand primary care providers' training gaps and desires to promote sexual health equity.BMC health services research · 2026Article
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- Males Have Lower Anal Pap Smear Screening in a Miami Safety-Net HIV Clinic.International journal of behavioral medicine · 2025Article
- Sexual behavior stigma and HIV/STI biospecimen self-collection among cisgender gay, bisexual, and other sexually minoritized men in the United States.BMC infectious diseases · 2024Article
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- Lessons Learned From the Implementation of a Pilot Study on Self-collected Specimen Return by Sexual Minority Men (Project Caboodle!): Qualitative Exploration.JMIR formative research · 2023Article
- Human Papillomavirus Genotypes Infecting the Anal Canal and Cervix in HIV+ Men and Women, Anal Cytology, and Risk Factors for Anal Infection.Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Community engagement on-site rapid test for chlamydia and gonorrhea among men who have sex with men: a pioneering study in Guangzhou, China.BMC public health · 2022Article
- Acceptability of rectal self-sampling in non-clinical venues for chlamydia and gonorrhea testing among men who have sex with men: A cross-sectional study in Shenzhen, China.Frontiers in public health · 2022Article
- Rectal specimen self-collection for chlamydia and gonorrhea screening: a cross-sectional feasibility study at a community health center.Pilot and feasibility studies · 2021Article
- Frequency of visits to health facilities and HIV services offered to men, Malawi.Bulletin of the World Health Organization · 2021Article
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- Sexually transmitted infection laboratory testing and education trends in US outpatient physician offices, 2009-2016.Family medicine and community health · 2021Article
- Evolution of Specimen Self-Collection in the COVID-19 Era: Implications for Population Health Management of Infectious Disease.Population health management · 2021Review
- High human papillomavirus prevalence among females attending high school in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.PloS one · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundSexually transmitted infection (STI) rates are increasing in the United States while funding for prevention and treatment programs has declined. Sample self-collection for STI testing in men may provide an acceptable, easy, rapid, and potentially cost-effective method for increasing diagnosis and treatment of STIs.
methodsWe conducted a systematic review of articles assessing self-collection of anal, oral, or genital swab samples among adult men for detection of STIs and/or human papillomavirus-related dysplasia. We searched for English-language articles in which men 18 years or older were recruited to participate.
resultsOur literature search resulted in 1053 citations, with 20 meeting inclusion criteria. Self-collection methods were highly sensitive and comparable with clinician collection for detection of multiple STI pathogens. However, self-collected samples were less likely to be of adequate quality for anorectal cytology and less sensitive for detection of anal intraepithelial neoplasia than clinician-collected samples. Self-collection was highly acceptable. Overall, studies were small and heterogeneous and used designs providing lower levels of evidence.
conclusionsSelf-collection methods are a viable option for collecting samples for STI testing in adult men based on their high feasibility, acceptability, and validity. Implementation of self-collection procedures in STI testing venues should be performed to expand opportunities for STI detection and treatment.
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