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National Guideline Clearinghouse | Behavioral counseling interventions to prevent sexually transmitted infections: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement.



U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

Guideline Title Behavioral counseling interventions to prevent sexually transmitted infections: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement. Bibliographic Source(s) U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Behavioral counseling interventions to prevent sexually transmitted infections: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement. Ann Intern Med. 2014 Dec 16;161(12):894-901. [49 references]PubMed  Guideline Status This is the current release of the guideline. This guideline updates a previous version: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Behavioral counseling to prevent sexually transmitted infections: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement. Ann Intern Med. 2008 Oct 7;149(7):491-496, W95. [11 references] This guideline meets NGC's 2013 (revised) inclusion criteria.

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Ann Intern Med. 2014 Dec 16;161(12):894-901. doi: 10.7326/M14-1965.

Behavioral counseling interventions to prevent sexually transmitted infections: U.S. PreventiveServices Task Force recommendation statement.

LeFevre ML; U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.

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Abstract

DESCRIPTION:

Update of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) 2008 recommendation on behavioral counseling interventions to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

METHODS:

The USPSTF reviewed the evidence on behavioral counseling for sexual risk reduction in primary care, including interventions targeting risky sexual behaviors to prevent STIs (alone or in combination with other behaviors) in persons of any sexual orientation or level of reported sexual activity.

POPULATION:

This recommendation applies to all sexually active adolescents and to adults who are at increased risk for acquiring or transmitting STIs.

RECOMMENDATION:

The USPSTF recommends intensive behavioral counseling for all sexually active adolescents and for adults who are at increased risk for STIs. (B recommendation).

Summary for patients in

• Summaries for patients. Behavioral counseling interventions to prevent sexually transmitted infections: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement. [Ann Intern Med. 2014]

PMID:

 

25244227

 

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