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ArticlePRiMER (Leawood, Kan.)2021

Utilizing a Community Dance to Hold STD Testing for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea in High-Risk Adolescents.

Andrea Jones, Sara Marlatt, Jenenne Geske, Birgit Khandalavala

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Article in PRiMER (Leawood, Kan.), 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Andrea JonesDepartment of Family Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE.
Sara MarlattDepartment of Family Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE.
Jenenne GeskeDepartment of Family Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE.
Birgit KhandalavalaDepartment of Family Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE.
University of Nebraska Medical Center · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionSexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in adolescents are a major public health concern, particularly in underserved communities. While STD screening is recommended by the United States Preventive Services Task Force, limited access remains one of a number of barriers. Community-based approaches may provide greater access and enhance screening rates. This study occured in a nationally recognized hot spot for STDs. We used a unique approach of hosting supervised dances at a community venue, during which free STD screening was offered at an attached health care clinic.

methodsA series of six Friday night dances was held at one community center sponsored by a nonprofit, girl-focused organization from 2018 to 2019. Dance participants could access an on-site health clinic for self-collected screening for chlamydia and gonorrhea. Treatment was provided for detected STDs. STD screening was also available to area youth at the on-site clinic during regular daytime clinic hours.

resultsA total of 118 adolescents were screened during the school year, and were predominantly female (88.13%) and African American (85.6%). More than half of the total STD screenings (51.7%) were administered during the dances, doubling the total number of STD screenings when compared to those administered during regular clinic hours. A significantly younger cohort were screened at the dances (mean age 14.8 years) compared to those screened at the regular clinic (mean age of 18.9 years).

conclusionA youth-centric event utilizing community resources can be used to facilitate and enhance screening rates for STDs in youth in an underserved, high-risk community.

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PMID34532650
PMCPMC8437323
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