Comparing the characteristics of users of an online service for STI self-sampling with clinic service users: a cross-sectional analysis.

Sharmani BarnardCaroline FreeIoannis BakolisKatherine M E TurnerKatharine J LookerPaula Baraitser

Published in: Sexually transmitted infections (2018)

Nearly half (44.5%) of all basic STI testing was done online, although the characteristics of users of clinic and online services differed and positivity rates for those using the online service for testing were lower. Clinics remain an important point of access for some groups.

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