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Doxycycline that is taken as post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is effective in reducing the incidence of chlamydia and gonorrhea in men who have sex with men and transgender women.News Article updated on 04/11/2023
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Program Letter: Role of RWHAP in Addressing STIs and Mpox
State AIDS Drug Assistance Programs (ADAPs), which provide medications for people with HIV who lack health coverage. play "a critical role in addressing STIs for people with HIV"News Article updated on 05/24/2023 -
STI Implementation Plan Released
HHS has released an implementation plan on specific actions for entities to take in preventing and treating sexually transmitted infections (STI).News Article updated on 06/13/2023 -
Micro Learning: Black Cisgender and Trans Women, HIV Treatment, & PrEP
Learn how to improve messaging about HIV prevention and care to improve acceptance of services among all Black women.Resource updated 05/10/2023
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Addressing STIs: Ask. Test. Treat. Repeat.
Nine sites implemented four evidence-based interventions, collectively known as Addressing STIs: Ask.Test.Treat.Repeat. The four intervention components are audio computer-assisted self-interview sexual history taking, patient self-collection of urogenital and extragenital site chlamydia/gonorrhea nucleic acid amplification test specimens, sexual and gender minority welcoming indicators, and provider training, with the overall goal to routinize STI screening, testing, and treatment in primary care. The interventions increased routine STI screening and testing of bacterial STIs based on reported behavioral risk.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 05/14/2024
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Use of RWHAP Funds for Health Care Coverage Costs
Overview of RWHAP payment for clients’ health care coverage costs (insurance assistance).Resource updated 09/19/2023
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The Role of Peer Support Specialists within the Continuum of Services for Sexually Transmitted Infections
Utilization of a peer support specialist to increase routine bacterial sexually transmitted infection screening, testing, and treatment in an urban clinic and related patient care outcomes.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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Innovative approaches for risk-based assessment to increase STI screening for people with HIV
Screening protocols developed to identify more opportunities for testing at multiple sites and in asymptomatic individuals among persons at risk individuals with HIV to prevent and treat STIs.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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Let's talk about the vicious cycle of annual 3 site STI screening for MSM
A NJ clinic has implemented multi-site STI screening for the clinic population and for higher risk groups. Gains made in implementation through prior quality initiatives were not sustained. The clinic worked collaboratively with a quality coach to identify how and why rectal swabs are overlooked, particularly when indicated.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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Improving Routine Sexual Transmitted Infections (STI) Testing among People with HIV
Introduction. In Louisiana, the rates of sexually transmitted infections (STI) rank among the top ten. Approach. A sexual activity history was completed utilizing an audio computer-assisted self-interview tool. Results. Over 40% of the recommended STI screenings were extragenital testing. Discussion. A sexual activity history tool provides reliable recommendations for STI testing.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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National HIV Curriculum 3rd Edition Launched
After extensive reviews and updates, the National HIV Curriculum 3rd Edition launched on September 1 to start a new 3-year CE accreditation period.News Article updated on 09/27/2023 -
Recap: Success Stories in the 2023 RWHAP Biennial Report
Way back in September, the document often referred to as the biennial Ryan White report was released by HRSA's HIV/AIDS Bureau (HAB).News Article updated on 11/01/2023 -
Improving Sexual Health among Adolescents and Young Adults
The Adolescent Quality Learning Network (AQLN) identified barriers to sexual health care in four areas: sexual health assessment; receipt of sexual health counseling; three-site STI testing; and receipt of STI treatment. The AQLN then tested approaches to address the identified barriers including opt-out testing, self-rectal swabs, and creating a sex positive environment in the clinic. After one year, the AQLN found improvements in the percentage of clients assessed for sexual health risks, as well as improvements in testing and treatment of STIs.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 01/03/2024
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Huntridge Rapid Start Initiative
The Huntridge Family Clinic launched the Rapid Start Initiative to provide same-day ART treatment and comprehensive case management to clients with a new diagnosis of HIV. Over 90% of clients received ART on the same day as diagnosis, and 78% of clients were retained in care within the first year of starting treatment.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 01/08/2024
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Update on Mpox Vaccination Rates
JYNNEOS vaccine coverage remains highly variable across jurisdictions with low uptake of the second dosage, as of November 2023 data.News Article updated on 01/08/2024 -
Innovative HIV Care Strategies to Address HIV and STIs
This webinar features Addressing STIs: Ask. Test. Treat. Repeat., an intervention for people with HIV or those who are vulnerable to HIV acquisition.Resource updated 05/15/2024
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Replicating Innovative HIV Care Strategies in the RWHAP
Webinar series featuring HIV care innovations developed under HRSA SPNS projects.Resource updated 04/02/2024
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JumpstART
JumpstART launched in 2016 as part of New York State’s Ending the Epidemic initiative, changing the service delivery model of eight sexual health clinics to include an initial prescription of ART after an HIV diagnosis and prior to linkage to the community provider. Between November 2016 and September 2018, 60% of JumpstART clients received ART on the same day as diagnosis. JumpstART clients were also more likely to reach viral suppression within three months compared to non-JumpstART clients.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 12/15/2023
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Addressing STIs: Ask, Test, Treat, Repeat.
The Addressing STIs: Ask, Test, Treat, Repeat. intervention seeks to address the rising rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the United States over the past several years.Resource updated 05/15/2024
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Clinical Trial: New Gonorrhea Treatment Effective
A single dose of a novel oral antibiotic called zoliflodacin has been found to be as safe and effective as standard therapy for uncomplicated urogenital gonorrhea in an international Phase 3 non-inferiority clinical trial.News Article updated on 11/16/2023