1. Monitoring the effectiveness of HIV and STI prevention initiatives in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland: where are we now?
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Brown, A. E., Tomkins, S. E., Logan, L. E., LaMontagne, D. S., Munro, H. L., Hope, V. D., Righarts, A., Blackham, J. E., Rice, B. D., Chadborn, T. R., Tookey, P. A., Parry, J. V., Delpech, V., Gill, O. N., and Fenton, K. A.
- Abstract
Primary and secondary prevention are essential components of the response to HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). We present findings from nationally implemented HIV/STI prevention interventions. In 2003, of those attending STI clinics at least 64% of men who have sex with men (MSM) and 55% of heterosexuals accepted a confidential HIV test; 88% of all HIV infections in women giving birth in England were diagnosed before delivery; 85% of MSM eligible for hepatitis B vaccination received a first dose of vaccine at their first STI clinic attendance; 74% of STI clinic attendees for emergency appointments, and 20% of those for routine appointments were seen within 48 hours of initiating an appointment; the National Chlamydia Screening Programme in England found a positivity of 10% and 13% among young asymptomatic women and men, respectively. Prevention initiatives have seen recent successes in limiting further HIV/STI transmission. However, more work is required if current levels of transmission are to be reduced. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2006
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