We found a match
Your institution may have access to this item. Find your institution then sign in to continue.
- Title
Defining research priorities for bacterial sexually transmitted infections in Canada.
- Authors
Lee, Colin Q-T.; Kouyoumdjian, Fiona; Christian, Jennifer
- Abstract
OBJECTIVES: We aimed to define priority areas for research on chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis in Canada through the use of a consensus method. METHODS: A modified Delphi method was conducted, consisting of two online surveys and an in-person meeting. Participants included people working in bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) across Canada, including clinicians, policy-makers, public health practitioners, and researchers. RESULTS: Consensus was achieved regarding the most important priority topics in bacterial STI research in Canada, within five general priority areas: the epidemiology of bacterial STIs, screening, partner notification and contact tracing, antimicrobial resistance, and identification of best practices for the prevention and control of bacterial STIs. CONCLUSIONS: The findings of this consensus process can be used to inform research efforts, which could contribute to more effective control of bacterial STIs in Canada.
- Publication
Canadian Journal of Public Health, 2014, Vol 105, Issue 1, pe86
- ISSN
0008-4263
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.17269/cjph.105.4210