A verbal invitation and specimen collection on the spot are crucial to maximise sexually transmissible infection testing uptake in non-traditional settings.
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Non-traditional settings offer an opportunity to increase access to sexually transmissible infection testing for at-risk populations, but they have not yet proven to be an efficient option and current models are unlikely to be effective if scaled up.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Sexual health
دوره 12 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015