A Seek, Test, and Treat Intervention to Reduce Chlamydia Trachomatis Disparities in Black Youth Living in the Deep South

Tulane University

Summary

This study includes testing for four STIs (chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV) at no cost. If positive, individual subjects will also be counseled and offered options for treatment for themselves and their sex partners that may include no cost expedited treatment and the option to be rescreened 3 months after treatment.

Eligibility

Age range: 15–26 years
Sex: All
Healthy volunteers: Yes

Detailed criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Identifies as African American or Black * 15-26 years of age * Lives or spends most of their time in Orleans Parish * Had vaginal sex at least once * Provide a urine or vaginal swab * Not taken azithromycin or cefixime in the last 7 days Exclusion Criteria: * Unwilling or unable to provide informed consent * Unable to speak or understand English * Previously enrolled in the study

Interventions

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Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV screening
Individuals aged 15-26 years old will be tested for chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, and syphilis at community based venues. Individuals who test positive for chlamydia and gonorrhea and their sexual partners will be offered expedited treatment at participating pharmacies. Individuals who test positive will be asked to be rescreened for Ct/GC at 3 months post treatment.

Location

Tulane University Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
New Orleans, Louisiana
kissing@tulane.edu 504-988-7320

A Seek, Test, and Treat Intervention to Reduce Chlamydia Trachomatis Disparities in Black Youth Living in the Deep South

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