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Implementing an STI Screening Initiative in New York City Community Colleges
- Source :
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Journal of American College Health . 2024 72(4):1034-1040. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Objectives: Nationally, community colleges provide academic instruction to 5.6 million students annually. However, sexual health services, are often lacking. This pilot study was developed to assess the feasibility of implementing screening for sexually transmitted infections in community college settings in New York City where approximately 86,075 students attend classes. Methods: We recruited and trained an interdisciplinary group of graduate students (public health, nursing, and post-baccalaureate/pre-med) to provide sexual health risk assessments, screening for sexually transmitted infections, and linkages to care at three community college campuses in New York City. Results: Over a three-year period (2017-2019), 545 students were screened for STIs and 7.2% were positive for Chlamydia. Conclusions: Community college students are at high risk for sexually transmitted infections yet have limited access to sexual health services. Coordinated partnerships between state and local departments of health, public health schools, and an academic medical center demonstrate an important model which can fill identified gaps for this vulnerable population.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0744-8481 and 1940-3208
- Volume :
- 72
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- Journal of American College Health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ1426215
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2022.2068018