Downing, Sandra, and Cashman, Colette (2016) Chlamydia retest: how should we remind you? Sexually Transmitted Infections, 92 (7). p. 553.

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Abstract

[Extract] Various studies have demonstrated the utility of SMS messages as a reminder for retesting in clients at higher risk of sexually transmitted infection (STI) acquisition. At Cairns Sexual Health Service (CSHS), a generic SMS message with a small financial incentive increased chlamydia retesting from 7% to 28%. 1 We implemented a client choice reminder system to determine if offering a choice would improve chlamydia retesting rates. Over a 12-month period from 1 June 2013 to 31 May 2014, all clients diagnosed and treated for chlamydia at CSHS were offered a choice of reminder. These choices included: SMS, email, telephone call, letter, a postal self-collection testing kit or no reminder. Clients were considered retested if a specimen was collected between 84 and 126 days post treatment. The results were compared with retesting rates over the previous 12 months.

Item ID:	46219
Item Type:	Article (Commentary)
ISSN:	1472-3263
Date Deposited:	01 Nov 2016 00:51
FoR Codes:	11 MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES > 1117 Public Health and Health Services > 111799 Public Health and Health Services not elsewhere classified @ 100%
SEO Codes:	92 HEALTH > 9204 Public Health (excl. Specific Population Health) > 920499 Public Health (excl. Specific Population Health) not elsewhere classified @ 100%
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