Developing a culturally appropriate illustrated tool for the self-collection of anorectal specimens for the testing of sexually transmitted infections: lessons from Papua New Guinea

Developing a culturally appropriate illustrated tool for the self-collection of anorectal specimens for the testing of sexually transmitted infections: lessons from Papua New Guinea

Abstract Background Papua New Guinea (PNG) has a high prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). There is increasing evidence that anorectal STIs are important in terms of the dual epidemics of HIV and STIs in this setting. At the time of this study, anorectal STI testing was not possible...

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Main Authors: Angela Kelly-Hanku, Stephen Bell, Sophie Ase, Ruthy Boli-Neo, Andrew J. Vallely, Steven G. Badman, Claire E. Nightingale, Johanna Wapling
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-02-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Anorectal STIs
Papua New Guinea
Self-collection
STI testing
Culturally appropriate
Key populations
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-019-6506-x

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