BMJ  2003;326 (7 June), doi:10.1136/bmj.326.7401.0-c

Young women accept Chlamydia screening in a contraceptive service

Young women find testing for Chlamydia trachomatis in a contraceptive service less stigmatising than attending a sexual health clinic. Moens and colleagues (p 1252) conducted a 12 month pilot programme testing the usefulness of opportunistic screening using a first catch urine sample. Urine testing was more acceptable to clients than using swabs. Nearly all of the young women (age 12-21) preferred to be contacted by mobile phone. In implementing the service, the authors are being more proactive in treating partners.

BO VEISLAND/SPL

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