New Developments in Service Delivery. Are GP led Sexual Health Clinics Acceptable and Satisfactory for Patients Attending?

摘要

Worldwide, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are among the most common causes of disease. The aim of this studyudwas to evaluate why people attend a community based sexual health clinic and the benefits and satisfaction levels ofudproviding this service to them. Phase I of the study was a cross sectional survey. Phase II was a retrospectiveudreview. Phase 1: N = 80 (41 F, 39 M - mean age 24.8 (SD 6.49)), 45 (56.3%) requested a general sexual health screen.udPhase 2: N = 273, (139 F, 134 M - mean age 23.7 (SD 5.87)) 47 (15.5%) reported use of condoms, 126 (41.6%) do not useudcondoms ever, while 73 (24.1%) reported using condoms sometimes. 47 individuals (17%) tested positive for chlamydia.udAttendees to the clinic expressed a high level of satisfaction overall with the services provided. The low use ofudcondoms amongst a subgroup of patients with several sexual partners and the high level of chlamydia are causes forudconcern.