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1 to 2 of 2 Research Studies DisplayedHenderson JT, Senger CA, Henninger M
Behavioral counseling interventions to prevent sexually transmitted infections: updated evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
This updated evidence report and systematic review accompanied the USPSTF final recommendation for behavioral counseling interventions to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in adults and adolescents, which was published in August 2020. Studies from the previous 2014 review and literature from January 2013 through May 2019 was reviewed to find good- and fair-quality randomized and nonrandomized controlled intervention studies conducted in primary care settings. The review included 37 randomized trials and 2 nonrandomized controlled intervention studies. The study populations were mostly heterosexual adolescents and young adults, females, and racial and ethnic minorities at increased risk for STIs. Thirty-four trials reported behavioral change outcomes after interventions. The largest reductions in STI incidence were reported after group or individual counseling sessions lasting more than 2 hours. Evidence was limited on interventions of shorter duration persisting beyond 1 year.
AHRQ-funded; 2902015000017I.
Citation: Henderson JT, Senger CA, Henninger M .
Behavioral counseling interventions to prevent sexually transmitted infections: updated evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
JAMA 2020 Aug 18;324(7):682-99. doi: 10.1001/jama.2020.10371..
Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Infectious Diseases, Sexual Health, Evidence-Based Practice, Guidelines
Henderson JT, Webber EM, Bean SI
Screening for asymptomatic bacteriuria in adults: updated evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
Investigators systematically reviewed the benefits and harms of asymptomatic bacteriuria screening and treatment in adults, including during pregnancy, to inform the US Preventive Services Task Force. They found that screening and treatment for asymptomatic bacteriuria during pregnancy was associated with reduced rates of pyelonephritis and low birth weights, while benefits of asymptomatic bacteriuria treatment in nonpregnant adult populations were not found. Trial evidence was limited.
AHRQ-funded; 290201500007.
Citation: Henderson JT, Webber EM, Bean SI .
Screening for asymptomatic bacteriuria in adults: updated evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
JAMA 2019 Sep 24;322(12):1195-205. doi: 10.1001/jama.2019.10060..
Keywords: Evidence-Based Practice, Guidelines, Infectious Diseases, Prevention, Screening, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)