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The National Chlamydia Coalition is now on Facebook. To follow the NCC, simply visit our page and click the "like" button. Don't forget to share it with your friends and colleagues!
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Happy Halloween from the NCC and the staff at Partnership for Prevention!
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Dear Colleague,
Welcome to NCC News. This online newsletter was created to keep you up-to-date on all things chlamydia and related areas of interest. We hope you will find it useful and informative. Please feel free to share this with your colleagues who also may find it of use. |
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Archived Webinar: Reconceptualizing Screening for Chlamydia Control
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 An archive of the recent webinar "Reconceptualizing Screening for Chlamydia Control: Process Considerations, Targets and Outcomes" is now available. The webinar (hosted by the CDC and American Sexually Transmitted Disease Association) was presented by Dr. Edward W. Hook III, Director of the Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine. Dr. Hook spoke on the possibility of using a sexually transmitted infection cascade perspective to demonstrate opportunities for improving chlamydia screening efforts. Dr. Hook also discussed whether chlamydia rates are the appropriate metric for assessing the impact of current chlamydia control efforts.
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Multipurpose Technologies Could Improve Women's Sexual and Reproductive Health
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"Making the Case for Multipurpose Technologies: The Socio-Epidemiological Rationale," examines recent epidemiological data and trends in sexual and reproductive health indicators to make the case for multipurpose prevention technologies (MPTs). MPTs are products that combine protection against unintended  pregnancy, HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This paper outlines the advantages of MPTs and discusses challenges that need to be addressed to successfully introduce these methods.According to the report, MPTs have the potential to greatly improve women's sexual and reproductive health globally. The need for them is urgent and well documented, with large numbers of women at risk for unintended pregnancy, HIV, and other STIs.
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New Report on Preventive Male Sexual and Reproductive Health Care
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A new report, Preventive Male Sexual and Reproductive Health Care: Recommendations for Clinical Practice, aims to guide clinical practice to better serve the sexual and reproductive health needs of male patients. This report outlines the sexual  and reproductive health screening tests, exams and interventions that all men, regardless of age, should receive regularly. It is recommended that clinicians provide a set of services annually, including a standard medical history and exam; a discussion of the patient's intention to have a family; a comprehensive sexual health assessment, including a discussion of sexual behaviors, sexual partners and intimate partner violence; and screening for HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). These recommendations will change men's health care service delivery, making it more comprehensive, and encouraging clinicians and male patients alike to be more proactive when it comes to preventive health care. They were developed by the Male Training Center for Family Planning and Reproductive Health.
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LGBT Teens Not Getting Proper Attention at Doctor's Office
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According to a new study in LGBT Health, when doctors speak to teens about sex and LGBT issues, they are not doing so in a way that encourages teens to discuss their sexuality. The analysis is based on recorded conversations between 49 physicians and 293 adolescents ages 12 to 17 during annual wellness checks. Of all the visits that contained talk of sex and sexuality, physicians were able to maintain open and inclusive talk only 3% of the time. Sample techniques to increase inclusivity and openness include: starting the conversation early on, narrowing the focus of the conversations to build trust, and discussing what friends are up to go get a foot in the door.
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Study Finds That LARCs Help Reduce Teen Pregnancy Rates
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According to a new study in the New England Journal of Medicine, teenage girls who are given access to long-acting, reversible contraceptives (LARCs) such as IUDs or hormonal implants at no cost are less likely to become pregnant.  Participants of the study were educated about reversible contraception (with an emphasis on LARCs), were provided with their choice of contraception at no cost, and were then followed for two or three years. Of the 1,404 girls aged 15-19 enrolled in the study, 72% chose a LARC method. These girls were, on average, nearly five times less likely to get pregnant, five times less likely to give birth and four times less likely to have an abortion than sexually experienced U.S. teens who did not participate in the program.
These findings come shortly after the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended that health providers consider LARCs first when discussing contraception choices with teen girls.
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A new generation of condoms has hit the market. These include condoms that are fair trade, non-GMO, all natural, not tested on animals, or vegan -certified by organizations such as the Fair  Rubber Association, Green American, and PETA. Some of these condoms use dyes derived from red cabbage or carrots or are made from thistle extract instead of a milk protein. This eco-twist may just be a new, clever way to market condoms. But, regardless, a condom is the only form of contraception that prevents unplanned pregnancy AND sexually transmitted infections. Companies that are now trying to make the condom-making process more ethical, include: Sir Richard's, GLYDE, Fair Squared, Condomi, L. Condoms, French Letter and now Sustain, which hit US stores this past summer.
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