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Rectal self-sampling in non-clinical venues for detection of sexually transmissible infections among behaviourally bisexual men

Author Brian Dodge Author James Dennis Fortenberry Author Michael Reece Author Barbara Van Der Pol Author Phillip W Schnarrs Author Gabriel Goncalves Author Ryan Nix Author David Malebranche Author Omar Martinez

Abstract

Rectal sexually transmissible infections are a common health concern for men who have sex with men but little is known about these infections among men who have sex with both men and women. Self-obtained rectal specimens were collected from a diverse sample of behaviourally bisexual men. From a total sample of 75 bisexual men, 58 collected specimens. A relatively high prevalence of rectal Chlamydia trachomatis infection was found. Participants who collected specimens reported overall acceptability and comfort with self-sampling. Future efforts are needed focusing on increasing awareness of and options for rectal sexually transmissible infection testing among bisexual men.

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chlamydia midwestern usa men who have sex with men bisexual men rectal sti self-sampling chlamydia trachomatis msm sti testing sexual health non-clinical venues sexual behavior sti prevalence public health self-obtained specimens infection screening bisexual health sti awareness community-based testing rectal chlamydia sexual risk factors bisexuality lgbtq+ health sti prevention sexual health equity diagnostic testing sti surveillance public health intervention risk behavior minority health sexual networks sti disparities community outreach healthcare accessibility self-testing feasibility epidemiology sexual wellness health promotion sexual orientation behavioral health men’s sexual health sti treatment screening programs public health strategy health disparities sexual risk assessment
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Volume 9
Issue 2
Pages 190
DOI 10.1071/sh11068
ISSN 1449-8987
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