Background Syphilis infection may potentiate transmission of HIV. We sought to determine the extent to which HIV acquisition was associated with syphilis infection within an HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis trial (iPrEx) and whether Emtricitabine/Tenofovir (FTC/TDF) modified that association. Methods The Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Initiative (iPrEx) study randomly assigned 2499 … [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...]
Dry blood spot testing for HIV and syphilis in Greater Manchester
SSHA CONFERENCE 2013 Summary RU Clear? , undertook a 2 phased pilot offering home sampling for HIV and syphilis to Greater Manchester residents using dry blood spot testing in 2012 and 2013. The pilot aimed to assess the feasibility and acceptability of offering this method for home sampling as part of a remote screening postal service. The pilot was initially funded by a … [Read more...]
Eastern Region SSHA Study Day
Date Saturday 18th June 2011 Venue Clinic 1A, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, CB2 2QQ Cost Free for all participants. Lunch provided Who is the study day for? For all health advisers and nurses with health adviser duties in sexual health. [Priority will be given to professionals in the Eastern region, which covers: Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, … [Read more...]