Monitoring the effectiveness of HIV and STI prevention initiatives in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland: Where are we now?

Alison Brown*, S. E. Tomkins, L. E. Logan, D. S. Lamontagne, H. L. Munro, V. D. Hope, A. Righarts, J. E. Blackham, B. D. Rice, Tim Chadborn, P. A. Tookey, John Parry, Valerie Delpech, Owen Gill, Kevin Fenton

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Abstract

Primary and secondary prevention are essential components of the response to HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). We present findings from nationally implemented HIV/STI prevention interventions. In 2003, of those attending STI clinics at least 64% of men who have sex with men (MSM) and 55% of heterosexuals accepted a confidential HIV test; 88% of all HIV infections in women giving birth in England were diagnosed before delivery; 85% of MSM eligible for hepatitis B vaccination received a first dose of vaccine at their first STI clinic attendance; 74% of STI clinic attendees for emergency appointments, and 20% of those for routine appointments were seen within 48 hours of initiating an appointment; the National Chlamydia Screening Programme in England found a positivity of 10% and 13% among young asymptomatic women and men, respectively. Prevention initiatives have seen recent successes in limiting further HIV/STI transmission. However, more work is required if current levels of transmission are to be reduced.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4-10
Number of pages7
JournalSexually Transmitted Infections
Volume82
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Feb 2006

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