학술논문
Office-Based Screening for Sexually Transmitted Infections in Adolescents.
Document Type
Article
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Source
Subject
*SEXUALLY transmitted disease diagnosis
*PREVENTION of sexually transmitted diseases
*EPIDEMIOLOGY of sexually transmitted diseases
*HEALTH services accessibility
*HEALTH status indicators
*MEDICAL screening
*PRIMARY health care
*ADOLESCENCE
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ISSN
0031-4005
Abstract
Almost 1 in 4 adolescents have a sexually transmitted infection (STI). These infections are preventable through safe sexual practices and routine screening. Pediatricians are the first line of clinical care for adolescents and are well positioned to offer sexual and reproductive health care counseling and services to their patients; yet, there is a paucity of sexual health screening provided at routine health supervision visits. This article addresses the epidemiology of STIs in adolescents, reviews the evidence of current clinical practice, presents recommended STI screening from government and medical agencies, and offers strategies to address barriers to providing care for adolescents and for sexual health screening in primary care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]