Opportunistic screening of asymptomatic individuals for Chlamydia
Mundy L, Hiller JE
Record ID 32007000650
English
Authors' results and conclusions:
There appears to be conflicting evidence on the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of screening programmes for chlamydia. Opportunistic screening programmes may not reach enough individuals to impact on the transmission of infection, especially as these programmes appear to be more effective at reaching females, with testing rates in males continuing to be low, thus maintaining infection in the population.
Authors' recommendations:
HealthPACT has recommended that further assessment of this technology is no longer warranted and that this information be forwarded to the National Screening Committee.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2007
URL for published report:
Not Available
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Australia
MeSH Terms
- Pharmacies
- Chlamydia Infections
- Mass Screening
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Contact
Organisation Name:
Adelaide Health Technology Assessment
Contact Address:
School of Public Health, Mail Drop 545, University of Adelaide, Adelaide SA 5005, AUSTRALIA, Tel: +61 8 8313 4617
Contact Name:
ahta@adelaide.edu.au
Contact Email:
ahta@adelaide.edu.au
Copyright:
Adelaide Health Technology Assessment (AHTA)
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