Post-exposure prophylaxis, STI testing and factors associated with follow-up attendance: a review of 4159 cases of acute post-sexual assault medical care.
Daniel KaneAndrea HolmesMaeve EoganPublished in: Sexually transmitted infections (2023)
This study demonstrates that EC, chlamydia PEP, HIV PEP and hepatitis B vaccination were all administered at SATU. A small proportion of attenders required emergency injury care. Factors influencing attendance at follow-up include age, drug use, alcohol use and police involvement, highlighting the need for tailored patient-centred support.
Keyphrases
- healthcare
- liver failure
- emergency department
- hiv infected
- antiretroviral therapy
- public health
- hiv positive
- human immunodeficiency virus
- palliative care
- hiv aids
- case report
- respiratory failure
- hiv testing
- mental health
- pain management
- hepatitis b virus
- south africa
- emergency medical
- acute respiratory distress syndrome