Australian sexually transmitted infection (STI) management guidelines for use in primary care 2022 update

Sex Health. 2023 Feb;20(1):1-8. doi: 10.1071/SH22134.

Abstract

The 'Australian Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Management Guidelines For Use In Primary Care' (www.sti.guidelines.org.au ) provide evidence-based, up-to-date guidance targeted at use in primary care settings. A major review of the guidelines was undertaken in 2020-22. All content was reviewed and updated by a multi-disciplinary group of clinical and non-clinical experts, and assessed for appropriateness of recommendations for key affected populations and organisational and jurisdictional suitability. The guidelines are divided into six main sections: (1) standard asymptomatic check-up; (2) sexual history; (3) contact tracing; (4) STIs and infections associated with sex; (5) STI syndromes; and (6) populations and situations. This paper highlights important aspects of the guidelines and provides the rationale for significant changes made during this major review process.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Australia
  • Contact Tracing
  • Humans
  • Primary Health Care
  • Sexual Behavior
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases* / epidemiology