Paper Title
Rectal self-sampling in non-clinical venues for detection of sexually transmissible infections among behaviourally bisexual men
Keywords
- 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
Article Type
Research Article
Journal
Research Impact Tools
DOI
Publication Info
Volume: 9 | Issue: 2 | Pages: 190
Published On
March, 2012
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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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