Behavioral sexual risk reduction counseling in primary care to prevent sexually transmitted infections: an updated systematic evidence review for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
O'Connor E, Lin JS, Burda BU, Henderson JT, Walsh ES, Whitlock EP
Record ID 32014001404
English
Authors' objectives:
To systematically review evidence on the benefits and harms of primary care–relevant behavioral counseling interventions designed to reduce STIs through reductions in risky sexual behaviors and increased protective sexual behaviors, to aid the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) in updating its recommendation on this topic.
Authors' recommendations:
High-intensity behavioral sexual risk reduction counseling can reduce the incidence of STIs in primary care and related clinical settings, especially in sexually active adolescents and in adults at increased risk for STIs. Less intensive interventions may also be effective in adolescents, but these data are still sparse. Findings are consistent with and expand upon the previous review on this topic.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2014
URL for published report:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK248289/pdf/TOC.pdf
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
United States
MeSH Terms
- Humans
- Risk-Taking
- Sexual Partners
- 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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