title: Feasibility and acceptability of point-of-care testing for sexually transmissible infections among men and women in mobile van settings.
abstract: To demonstrate the feasibility and acceptability of mobile point-of-care and near-patient testing for sexually transmissible infections, we offered services during an annual community event and surveyed event-goers. Forty-two participants were tested. When provided with options, the majority of participants chose point-of-care or near-patient testing. Trichomoniasis, chlamydia and gonorrhea were detected. All but one infected participant were notified and prescribed treatment. Participants responding to a written questionnaire reported sample self-collection and testing in a van as acceptable, although men reported self-collection in a van as less acceptable than a doctor's office. Providing mobile point-of-care and near-patient sexually transmitted infection testing to the general population is feasible and acceptable.
authors.affiliation: Division of Adolescent and Transition Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Avenue, MLC 4000, Cincinnati, OH 45229-3039, USA.
authors.forename: Elizabeth A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Hesse
authors.affiliation: Division of Adolescent and Transition Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Avenue, MLC 4000, Cincinnati, OH 45229-3039, USA.
authors.forename: Lea E
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Widdice
authors.affiliation: Division of Adolescent and Transition Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Avenue, MLC 4000, Cincinnati, OH 45229-3039, USA.
authors.forename: Sherine A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Patterson-Rose
authors.affiliation: Division of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Avenue, MLC 4000, Cincinnati, OH 45229-3039, USA.
authors.forename: Sarah
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: St Cyr
authors.affiliation: School of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Sexually Transmitted Infections Research Laboratory, Johns Hopkins University, 530 Rangos Building, 855 North Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA.
authors.forename: Laura
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Dize
authors.affiliation: School of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Sexually Transmitted Infections Research Laboratory, Johns Hopkins University, 530 Rangos Building, 855 North Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA.
authors.forename: Charlotte A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Gaydos