The role of local health departments in providing sexually transmitted disease services and surveillance in rural communities.

Journal of Community Health
Angelia M PaschalTracy Hsiao

Abstract

Local health departments (LHDs) are an important source for screening and treating sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in rural communities. Yet, they oftentimes lack the resources needed to adequately assess and monitor these conditions. The purpose of this study was to (1) explore how rural LHDs assess and monitor STDs; (2) identify barriers to effective surveillance; (3) examine STD patterns in their communities; and (4) provide recommendations for improving surveillance. Data were collected from questionnaires, LHD site visits, client management system records, and state reports. One of the greatest challenges to adequately monitoring STDs was the lack of standardized data collection methods among LHDs. In addition, race/ethnicity information, which is critical to monitoring disparities, was lacking in most records. Among records where recorded, racial/ethnic minorities were most affected. STD patterns indicated adolescents lead all age groups in STDs. LHDs should consider regionalized or statewide approaches to assessing and monitoring STDs and develop standardized STD interview/intake forms, paying particular attention to race, ethnicity, and income data. Demographic and coding variables should be included and standardiz...Continue Reading

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