Behavioral counseling to prevent sexually transmitted infections
Lin J, Whitlock E, O'Connor E, Bauer V
Record ID 32011000580
English
Authors' objectives:
This systematic review supports the USPSTF in updating its prior recommendation on behavioral counseling to prevent STI.
Authors' recommendations:
There is fair to good evidence suggesting that moderate- to high-intensity behavioral counseling conducted in STI clinics effectively reduces STI incidence in “at-risk” populations. Among sexually active adolescents, there is fair to good evidence that high-intensity behavioral counseling effectively reduces STI incidence in a primary care setting. There is a need for additional evidence for both lower-intensity behavioral counseling interventions and studies in lower-risk populations.http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK34003/
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK34003/
Year Published:
2008
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
United States
MeSH Terms
- Primary Prevention
- Risk Factors
- Sexual Behavior
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Contact
Organisation Name:
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Contact Address:
Center for Outcomes and Evidence Technology Assessment Program, 540 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD 20850, USA. Tel: +1 301 427 1610; Fax: +1 301 427 1639;
Contact Name:
martin.erlichman@ahrq.hhs.gov
Contact Email:
martin.erlichman@ahrq.hhs.gov
Copyright:
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
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