[Contact tracing routines for genital chlamydia infections used by Norwegian physicians. A questionnaire study].
Notification of partner(s) is recommended as a measure to control the epidemic of genital chlamydial infection. We surveyed a random sample of Norwegian general practitioners and privately practising gynaecologists. Only one in five general practitioners initiated notification of partner(s) after diagnosing a patient with genital chlamydial infection. A proposed new Communicable Diseases Act will make it mandatory to notify the partner in the event of such infections. 49% of general practitioners are in favour of the proposal, 21% oppose it while 30% remain uncertain. After implementation of similar legislation, Sweden has experienced a decline in the incidence of genital chlamydial infection. We believe increased notification of partner would help to control the Norwegian epidemic.
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Aavitsland
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D002690:Chlamydia Infections / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission*; D016358:Contact Tracing / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000379:methods* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009664:Norway / Q000453:epidemiology; D010821:Physicians, Family; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
Norske legers rutiner for smitteoppsporing ved genitale chlamydiainfeksjoner. En spørreundersøkelse.