Open AccessAdolescents’ Attitudes Toward Expedited Partner Therapy for Sexually Transmitted Infections
Author(s) -
Ana Radovic,
Gale R. Burstein,
Michael P. Marshal,
Pamela J. Murray,
Elizabeth Miller,
Gina S. Sucato
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
sexually transmitted diseases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.507
H-Index - 105
eISSN - 1537-4521
pISSN - 0148-5717
DOI - 10.1097/olq.0000000000000034
Subject(s) - medicine , chlamydia , confidence interval , family medicine , sexually transmitted disease , medical prescription , sexual behavior , chlamydia trachomatis , reproductive health , gynecology , clinical psychology , environmental health , human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) , immunology , population , nursing , syphilis
Adolescents (N = 392) attending 2 urban adolescent health clinics in 2010 were surveyed regarding likelihood completing expedited partner therapy (EPT), by bringing a partner exposed to chlamydia a prescription. Eighty-five percent (330/387; 95% confidence interval, 81%-89%), reported acceptance of EPT. Adjusted analyses showed higher education, notification self-efficacy, and romantic partner were associated with EPT acceptance.