Concordance between self-reported STI history and biomedical results among men who have sex with men in Los Angeles, California

Conclusions This is the first study that attempts to evaluate the validity of self-reported STI history among MSM. We found that self-reported STI history may not be an appropriate proxy for true STI history in certain settings and minority populations. Clinical guidelines and research studies that rely on self-reported STI history will need to modify their recommendations in light of the limited validity of these data.
Source: Sexually Transmitted Infections - Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Tags: Epidemiology Source Type: research