251. Practice-Level Barriers and Facilitators to Universal Chlamydia Screening Among Young Women in Pediatric Primary Care Clinics

Chlamydia trachomatis infection is highly prevalent among adolescents and young adults with potential for long-term health consequences, especially for young women. Despite a strong recommendation by the United States Preventive Services Task Force for routine chlamydia screening in sexually active women aged 24 years or less, screening rates remain low, particularly in pediatric primary care practices. Prior research has advanced our understanding of patient-, family- and provider-level barriers to screening young women, including inadequate assessment of patients ’ sexual history and concerns about confidentiality.

Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - January 11, 2020 Category: Child Development Authors: Amy Collins, Pamela Schoemer, Alison Culyba, Elizabeth Miller, Loreta Matheo Source Type: research