39. Do adolescents with disabilities have lower rates of STI screening than non-disabled peers?

It is well established that individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities are at increased risk of sexual abuse and experience a higher prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to individuals without disabilities. Despite this, there is a paucity of data on whether these groups are screened for STIs at the same rate. The aim of this study was to determine whether adolescents and young adults (YA) with disabilities undergo routine screening for gonorrhea and chlamydia at lower rates compared to individuals without disabilities.
Source: Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology - Category: OBGYN Authors: Source Type: research