Patient communication protocols for sexually transmitted infections: A systematic review.

Laura Borges Kirschnick Camila Barcellos Calderipe Alessandro Villa Erison Santana Dos Santos César Augusto Migliorati Manoela Domingues Martins Alan Roger Dos Santos Silva

Published in: Special care in dentistry : official publication of the American Association of Hospital Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry for the Handicapped, and the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry (2024)

Our study showed that the communication process of a positive STI result affects the patients in several aspects, as treatment adherence and their relationship with the community. Nevertheless, this process of STI post-test communication seems to be flawed, which brings potential negative effects to patients.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
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chronic kidney disease
healthcare
peritoneal dialysis
men who have sex with men
mental health
metabolic syndrome
type diabetes
patient reported outcomes
risk assessment
adipose tissue
climate change
insulin resistance
smoking cessation
glycemic control