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Temporal Patterns in Chlamydia Repeat Testing in Massachusetts.
Dee, Elizabeth C; Hsu, Katherine K; Kruskal, Benjamin A; Menchaca, John T; Zambarano, Bob; Cocoros, Noelle; Herrick, Brian; Weiss, Michelle D Payne; Hafer, Ellen; Erani, Diana; Josephson, Mark; Young, Jessica; Torrone, Elizabeth A; Flagg, Elaine W; Klompas, Michael.
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  • Dee EC; Department of Population Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute, Boston, Massachusetts; Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts.
  • Hsu KK; Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts.
  • Kruskal BA; Atrius Health, Boston, Massachusetts.
  • Menchaca JT; Department of Population Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute, Boston, Massachusetts.
  • Zambarano B; Commonwealth Informatics, Waltham, Massachusetts.
  • Cocoros N; Department of Population Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute, Boston, Massachusetts.
  • Herrick B; Cambridge Health Alliance, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
  • Weiss MDP; Cambridge Health Alliance, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
  • Hafer E; Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, Boston, Massachusetts.
  • Erani D; Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, Boston, Massachusetts.
  • Josephson M; Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, Boston, Massachusetts.
  • Young J; Department of Population Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute, Boston, Massachusetts.
  • Torrone EA; Division of STD Prevention, National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia.
  • Flagg EW; Division of STD Prevention, National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia.
  • Klompas M; Department of Population Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute, Boston, Massachusetts; Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts. Electronic address: mklompas@bwh.harvard.edu.
Am J Prev Med ; 56(3): 458-463, 2019 03.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30777163
INTRODUCTION: National guidelines recommend test-of-cure for pregnant women and test-of-reinfection for all patients with chlamydia infections in order to interrupt transmission and prevent adverse sequelae for patients, partners, and newborns. Little is known about retesting and positivity rates, and whether they are changing over time, particularly in private sector practices. METHODS: Electronic health record data on patients with chlamydia tests were extracted from three independent clinical practice groups serving ≅20% of the Massachusetts population. Records were extracted using the Electronic medical record Support for Public Health platform (esphealth.org). These data were analyzed for temporal trends in annual repeat testing rates by using generalized estimating equations after index positive chlamydia tests between 2010 and 2015 and for differences in intervals to first repeat tests among pregnant females, non-pregnant females, and males. Data extraction and analysis were performed during calendar years 2017 and 2018. RESULTS: An index positive C. trachomatis result was identified for 972 pregnant female cases, 10,309 non-pregnant female cases, and 4,973 male cases. Test-of-cure 3-5 weeks after an index positive test occurred in 37% of pregnant females. Test-of-reinfection 8-16 weeks after an index positive test occurred in 39% of pregnant females, 18% of non-pregnant females, and 9% of males. There were no significant increases in test-of-cure or test-of-reinfection rates from 2010 to 2015. Among cases with repeat tests, 16% of pregnant females, 15% of non-pregnant females, and 16% of males had positive results. CONCLUSIONS: Chlamydia test-of-cure and test-of-reinfection rates are low, with no evidence of improvement over time. There are substantial opportunities to improve adherence to chlamydia repeat testing recommendations.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Infecciones por Chlamydia / Tamizaje Masivo / Cooperación del Paciente Tipo de estudio: Guideline / Prognostic_studies / Screening_studies Límite: Female / Humans / Male / Pregnancy País/Región como asunto: America do norte Idioma: En Revista: Am J Prev Med Asunto de la revista: SAUDE PUBLICA Año: 2019 Tipo del documento: Article Pais de publicación: Países Bajos

Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Infecciones por Chlamydia / Tamizaje Masivo / Cooperación del Paciente Tipo de estudio: Guideline / Prognostic_studies / Screening_studies Límite: Female / Humans / Male / Pregnancy País/Región como asunto: America do norte Idioma: En Revista: Am J Prev Med Asunto de la revista: SAUDE PUBLICA Año: 2019 Tipo del documento: Article Pais de publicación: Países Bajos