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STI: Promise, Opportunities, and Considerations for Implementation

Self-paced
1.5 credits

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Description

This training provides an overview of doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (doxy-PEP) as a new biomedical tool for STI prevention. It covers clinical trial data, implementation strategies, concerns related to antibiotic resistance, and guidelines for patient counseling.

Target Audience

This training is designed for healthcare professionals, STI prevention specialists, public health officials, and community health workers involved in sexual health services.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this training, you will be able to:

  1. Explain the effectiveness of doxy-PEP in preventing bacterial STIs.
  2. Identify key considerations for implementing doxy-PEP in clinical settings.
  3. Discuss potential concerns related to antimicrobial resistance and microbiome impacts.
  4. Provide patient-centered counseling on doxy-PEP as part of a comprehensive sexual health strategy.

 

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