Epidemiological Impact of Expedited Partner Therapy for Men Who Have Sex With Men: A Modeling Study Background Expedited partner therapy (EPT) is an intervention for patients with gonorrhea or chlamydia, providing index patients with prescriptions or medication to give to their partners. Expedited partner therapy is recommended for heterosexuals but not for men who have sex with men (MSM), partially due to concerns about overtreatment of uninfected partners and missed opportunities for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) diagnosis. Methods We extended our stochastic network-based mathematical model of HIV, gonorrhea, and chlamydia among MSM to include EPT. The EPT implementation was simulated for 10 years. Counterfactual scenarios varied EPT coverage, provision, uptake, and partnership window duration. We estimated sexually transmitted infection (STI) incidence, proportion of infections averted, and process outcomes under each scenario. Results Delivery of EPT to 20% of eligible MSM index patients (coverage) reduced cumulative STI incidence by 27% (interquartile range, 13%–39%) over 10 years compared with current estimated STI screening levels. A 20% increase in providing medication to non–index partners (provision) averted 32% (interquartile range, 20%–41%) of STI infections compared with estimated STI screening levels. When targeted by partnership type, EPT solely to casual partners maximized the population-level infections averted. The proportion of partners given medication who had no current STI varied from 52% to 63%, depending on coverage level. The proportion of partners given medication with undiagnosed HIV infection was 4% across scenarios. Conclusions Expedited partner therapy could reduce bacterial STI incidence for MSM. However, this intervention could result in missed opportunities for HIV/STI prevention and a substantial increase in use of antimicrobials by STI-uninfected MSM, raising concerns about cost and antimicrobial resistance. |
Increase in Gonorrhea Incidence Associated With Enhanced Partner Notification Strategy Objectives Partner notification services for reportable sexually transmitted infections vary based on jurisdiction, resources, type of infection, and whether an outbreak has been reported. The objective of this study was to determine whether case finding increased after implementation of enhanced notification and follow-up activities for contacts of cases of Neisseria gonorrhoeae in Central Zone, the largest health authority in Nova Scotia, Canada. Methods Enhanced contact tracing by public health professionals was implemented in May 2015. N. gonorrhoeae multiantigen sequence typing (NG-MAST) was conducted on all positive specimens. Epidemiologic and NG-MAST information for reported gonorrhea cases were captured and analyzed. Case numbers, rates, and NG-MAST results in the preintervention and postintervention periods were compared. Laboratory testing data were extracted and analyzed for association with reported incidence. Results There was a significant increase in the number of reported gonorrhea cases per month when comparing the preintervention and postintervention periods. The reported gonorrhea rate in 2016 was 2.9 times that in 2014. This increase was not associated with changes in testing rates and was more pronounced among women than men. Larger groups of cases sharing the same NG-MAST profiles were detected postintervention. Conclusions The implementation of an enhanced contact tracing program for N. gonorrhoeae resulted in increased case finding and a notable increase in the reported rate of cases per 100,000 population. Owing to these findings, the practice of enhanced partner notification was continued as standard public health practice in Central Zone. An understanding of case finding efforts is required when interpreting observed trends in rates of N. gonorrhoeae, as early infection is highly asymptomatic in women and can be asymptomatic in men. |
Increases in the Estimated Number of Reported Gonorrhea Cases Among Men Who Have Sex With Men: The Role of Testing The rate of reported gonorrhea among men who have sex with men has been steadily increasing in recent years, but little is known about how much changing testing practices and incidence each contribute to this trend. We report that both factors are likely contributing to the observed rate increases. |
Male Partner Linkage to Clinic-Based Services for Sexually Transmitted Infections and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Services Following Couple Home-Based Education and Testing Background Home-based human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing and education has increased HIV test uptake and access to health services among men. We studied how a home-based antenatal intervention influenced male partner utilization of clinic-based HIV and sexually transmitted infection (STI) services, linkage to HIV care and medical circumcision. Methods We conducted a secondary analysis within a randomized controlled trial of pregnant women attending antenatal care in Kenya. Women and their male partners received either a home-based couple intervention or an invitation letter for clinic-based couple HIV testing. The home-based intervention included education on STI symptoms, STI and HIV treatment and male circumcision for HIV prevention. Male self-reported outcomes were compared using relative risks at 6 months postpartum. Results Among 525 women, we reached 487 (93%) of their male partners; 247 men in the intervention arm and 240 men in the control arm. Men who received the intervention were more likely to report an STI consultation (n = 47 vs. 16; relative risk, 1.59; 95% confidence interval, 1.33–1.89). Among 23 men with newly diagnosed HIV, linkage to HIV care was reported by 4 of 15 in the intervention (3 men had missing linkage data) and 3 of 5 men in the control arms (relative risk, 0.66; 95% confidence interval, 0.34–1.29). Although the intervention identified 3 times more men with new HIV infection, the study lacked power to find significant differences in linkage to HIV care. Few eligible men sought medical circumcision (4 of 72 intervention and 2 of 88 control). Conclusions Home-based couple education and testing increased STI consultations among male partners of pregnant women, but appeared insufficient to overcome the barriers involved in linkage to HIV care and medical circumcision. |
Sexually Transmitted Infection Risk Reduction Strategies Among US Adolescents and Adults With Multiple Opposite-Sex Sex Partners or Perceived Partner Nonmonogamy, 2011–2017 Background This study examined condom use and sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing among unmarried, non-cohabiting women and men who had multiple past-year partnerships or perceived their partner's involvement in another sexual relationship. Methods We identified 5868 and 5330 unmarried, non-cohabiting sexually active women and men aged 15 to 44 years using National Survey of Family Growth data for 2011 to 2017. To measure multiple partnerships, we created 4 dichotomous variables that included both past-year number of opposite-sex sex partners (1, 2 or more) and perceived partner nonmonogamy (PPNM) (yes, no). Results were stratified by relationship type at last sex (“steady” vs “casual”). Results Overall, 39.4% of women and 48.3% of men reported multiple partnerships and 23.4% and 24.0% reported PPNM. Lower condom use was seen for women and men who had 2 or more partners in the past year and PPNM than those with only 1 partner and no PPNM (women, 28.5%; 95% confidence interval [CI], 24.1–32.9 vs 39.3%; 95% CI, 36.6–41.9) (men, 37.7%; 33.5–41.8 vs 54.9%; 51.9–57.9). STI testing was higher for groups with PPNM. Men with a steady sex partner had higher prevalence of past-year STI testing if they reported PPNM than not (adjusted prevalence ratio, 2.00; 95% CI, 1.63–2.45). Conclusions Screening practices that include a standardized sexual risk assessment could identify those with multiple sex partners or PPNM and improve linkage to STI services. Availability of point-of-care tests and expedited partner therapy could provide targeted strategies that prioritize rapid diagnosis and effective partner treatment which may prevent further STI spread. |
Predictors of Failure to Reach Viral Suppression Within 1 Year After Human Immunodeficiency Virus Diagnosis: A Surveillance-Based Analysis Background Identifying factors associated with poor human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) care continuum outcomes in the first year after HIV diagnosis could guide care engagement efforts at the time of diagnosis. Methods We analyzed data from newly diagnosed persons living with HIV (PLWH) who received a partner services (PS) interview in King County, WA from January 1, 2013, to June 30, 2016. The outcome measure was failure to reach viral suppression, defined as the lack of an HIV RNA result <200 copies/mL reported to surveillance within one year after diagnosis. We constructed Kaplan-Meier curves of time to viral suppression and examined associations between viral suppression and demographic characteristics, substance use, housing status, and plan for HIV care. Results Among 549 individuals, 69 (13%) did not achieve viral suppression within 1 year. Failure to reach suppression was associated with having no plan for HIV care at the time of PS interview (n = 72; 13% of the total population; RR, 1.19; 95% CI, 1.04–1.36] and unstable housing (n = 81; 15% of the total population; [RR, 1.19; 95% CI, 1.05–1.35). Among persons with one of these two risk factors, 76% achieved viral suppression, compared with 91% of those with stable housing and a plan for care. Overall, 80% of persons who ultimately reached suppression did so by 7.3 months. Conclusions Providing early support services to PLWH who have unstable housing or no plan for care at the time of HIV partner services interview and to those who do not reach viral suppression shortly after diagnosis could improve the HIV care continuum. |
Awareness and Perceived Accuracy of Undetectable = Untransmittable: A Cross-Sectional Analysis With Implications for Treatment as Prevention Among Young Men Who Have Sex With Men The Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U) campaign was launched in 2016 to simultaneously reduce human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) stigma and raise awareness about treatment as prevention. This research note assesses HIV-negative young men who have sex with men's U=U awareness and perceived accuracy to inform this population's combination HIV prevention strategies. |
Sexually Transmitted Infection Positivity Among Adolescents With or at High-Risk for Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection in Los Angeles and New Orleans Background Gay, bisexual, and transgender youth and homeless youth are at high risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). However, little recent data exist describing STI positivity by anatomical site among those groups. We determined the positivity of Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) infection, Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) infection, and syphilis antibody reactivity among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and homeless youth. Methods We recruited 1,264 adolescents with high risk behavior aged 12 to 24 years from homeless shelters, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender organizations, community health centers, and using social media and online dating apps in Los Angeles, California and New Orleans, Louisiana from May 2017 to February 2019. Participants received point-of-care pharyngeal, rectal, and urethral/vaginal CT and NG testing and syphilis antibody testing. We calculated STI positivity by anatomical site and compared positivity by participant subgroups based on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) status, sex assigned at birth, and gender identity. Results CT and NG positivity and syphilis antibody reactivity was higher among HIV-infected adolescent men who have sex with men (MSM) than HIV-uninfected adolescent MSM (40.2% vs. 19%, P < 0.05), particularly CT or NG rectal infection (28% vs. 12.3%, P < 0.05). Of participants with positive CT or NG infections, 65% had extragenital-only infections, 20% had both extragenital and urogenital infections, and 15% had urogenital-only infections. Conclusions Sexually transmitted infection positivity was high, particularly among transgender women and MSM. The high proportion of rectal and pharyngeal infections highlights the importance of both urogenital and extragenital STI screening. More accessible STI testing is necessary for high-risk adolescent populations. |
Oropharyngeal and Genital Gonorrhea Infections Among Women and Heterosexual Men Reporting Sexual Contact With Partners With Gonorrhea: Implication for Oropharyngeal Testing of Heterosexual Gonorrhea Contacts Background There have been very limited studies of oropharyngeal gonorrhea in heterosexuals. Routine screening of oropharyngeal gonorrhea is not recommended in heterosexual contacts of gonorrhea. This study aimed to examine oropharyngeal gonorrhea positivity among heterosexuals reporting contact with a partner with gonorrhea. Methods At the Melbourne Sexual Health Centre (MSHC), all heterosexual individuals reporting contact with sexual partners with gonorrhea are tested for genital gonorrhea. In May 2017, MSHC also included screening for oropharyngeal gonorrhea in heterosexual contacts of gonorrhea. All contacts of gonorrhea among women and heterosexual men between May 2017 and November 2018 were reviewed. Site-specific gonorrhea positivity was also calculated. Results One hundred ninety-one gonorrhea contacts (102 heterosexual men and 89 women) were reviewed. The median age was 28 (interquartile range, 24–33) years. The gonorrhea positivity in males was significantly higher at the oropharynx compared with urethra (18%; 95% confidence interval [CI], 11% to 26% vs 2%; 95% CI, 0% to 7%; P < 0.001); and higher at the oropharynx compared with cervicovaginal site in women (46%; 95% CI, 35% to 57% vs 36%; 95% CI, 26% to 47%; P = 0.056). Of the 100 men who did not have genital gonorrhea, 17 (18%; 95% CI, 10% to 26%) tested positive at the oropharynx. Of the 55 women who did not have genital gonorrhea, 21 (24%; 95% CI, 15% to 34%) tested positive at the oropharynx. Infection at both the oropharynx and genital sites was not associated with sex worker status in women. Overall, 89% and 40% of gonorrhea in heterosexual men and women were only in the oropharynx, respectively. Conclusions Oropharyngeal gonorrhea testing among heterosexual contacts of gonorrhea may be indicated given a substantial proportion of gonorrhea contacts are only infected at this site. |
Prevalence and Correlates of Trichomonas vaginalis Infection Using the OSOM Rapid Point-of-Care Test Among Women Attending New York City Sexual Health Clinics, May–July 2016 Using electronic medical record data and OSOM Trichomonas Rapid Tests, Trichomonas vaginalis prevalence was 9.3% among women attending New York City sexual health clinics in 2016. Positivity was associated with black race (adjusted odds ratios 3.73; 95% confidence interval, 1.9–7.1) and vaginal pH of 4.5 or greater (adjusted odds ratios, 1.9; 95% CI, 1.2–3.3). |
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