Title: |
Considerations for Sexual History-Taking and Screening for Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Persons Identifying as Part of the LGBTQIA+ Community. |
Authors: |
REISOPOULOS, ANTONIO1, DEWITT, WILLIAM2, MAYNARD, MICHAELA3 |
Source: |
Rhode Island Medical Journal. Dec2024, Vol. 107 Issue 12, p13-15. 3p. |
Subject Terms: |
*SEXUALLY transmitted diseases, *GONORRHEA, *SYPHILIS, *PRE-exposure prophylaxis, *LGBTQ+ communities, *MEDICAL screening |
Abstract: |
The article offers suggestions on sexual history-taking and screening for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA+) individuals experiencing disparities related to healthcare access and outcomes in the U.S. Topics include some of the factors attributed to health disparities faced by the LGBTQIA+ community such as discrimination and the five Ps framework for sexual health history taking such as partners and practices. |
Database: |
Academic Search Complete |