NURS 287 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Sexually Transmitted Infection, Coinfection, Boffa
14 Nov 2016
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Evidence from alberta in support of screening tb patients for hiv. Hiv and tb go hand in hand (hiv is a big risk factor for the reactivation of tuberculosis infection and a major contributor to the global resurgence of tb) Goldenberg, s. , shoveller, j. , ostry, a. , koehoorn, m. (2008). Sexually transmitted infection (sti) testing among young oil and gas workers: the need for innovative place-based approaches to sti control. Canadian journal of public health, 99(4), 350 354. Northeastern bc (chlamydia rates exceeded average by 22%) While workers described a strong need for testing, they did not know where they could access it. Recommendations: need for a new intervention method that fits with the local context: active model of sti outreach to this population, partner with community members and hcps for nursing outreach. Community and population health division, alberta health and wellness (2011). Alberta sexually transmitted infections and blood borne pathogens strategy and action plan, 2011-2016.
