In 2013, there were approximately 450,000 diagnoses of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) made in England. The impact of STIs remains greatest in young heterosexuals under the age of 25 years and in men who have sex with men (MSM). The most commonly diagnosed STI was chlamydia, with 208,755 diagnoses made in 2013 The number of gonorrhoea diagnoses increased by 15% … [Read more...]
SSHA Conference 2014: Book your place
This year's SSHA conference is going to be held in Eastbourne on the 27th September. To avoid disappointment you can now book your place. More information about the schedule for the day and accommodation will follow shortly. Keep checking the site or follow us on Twitter. Programme 09:30 Registration Tea & Coffee 09:45 Welcome 10:00 Child Sexual … [Read more...]
Public health benefits of partner notification for sexually transmitted infections and HIV: Technical Report
Download Full document Background European countries have used partner notification as one of a range of measures to control sexually transmitted infections (STI) since the early 1900s. Besides clinical benefits, public health benefits are also recognised such as controlling the spread of STI, reducing STI-related morbidity and mortality, reaching people with … [Read more...]
Cardiff 2011 Conference: Presentations & Feedback
Download all the presentations from the SSHA Study Day Presentations The Practitioner Route to the UK Public Health Register - UKPHR Provider Notification Audit - Implications for Practice - Fiona Johnston (Outreach Nurse), Richard Williams (Lead Health Adviser Western Sussex Hospitals Trust) Partner notification for chlamydia by postal kit: pilot study results - Gill … [Read more...]
SSHA Conference: London 2006
A Second Draft of the Consultation Paper on Initial Sexual Health Adviser Education and Preparation - Developed by Anne McNall The Prevalence of Chlamydia Infection in Youth Offenders in HMP/YOI Holloway - Theresa Burns, Sexual Health Adviser Women’s Health Clinic, HMP/YOI Holloway & Marlborough Clinic, Royal Free Hospital The roles, responsibilities and job … [Read more...]