title: Improvement in screening for sexually transmitted infections in HIV-positive patients following implementation of a nurse-led clinic.
abstract: The objective of this study was to assess changes in the uptake of sexually transmitted infection (STI) screening resulting from implementation of a specific STI clinic for HIV-positive patients. An audit of STI screening in HIV-positive patients was undertaken before and after the establishment of the clinic. Significant increases in the number of patients having a sexual health discussion and annual health screen were seen. High rates of positive results were found in all patient groups. National guidelines recommend regular STI screening for all HIV-positive patients. A specific clinic for HIV-positive patients is feasible and acceptable and may result in an increase in uptake of STI screening.
authors.affiliation: Department of Sexual Health and HIV Medicine, Kings College Hospital, Caldecot Centre, London, UK. elizabeth.hamlyn@kch.nhs.uk
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Hamlyn
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Barrett
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kelsey
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Lockyer
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Welz
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Poulton
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000554:Ambulatory Care Facilities; D005260:Female; D006678:HIV; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000451:nursing / Q000821:virology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D008875:Middle Aged; D024802:Nurse's Role