This presentation will describe the Stop Chlamydia! Project, a program designed to collect information on Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) infection rates among Northwest American Indian and Alaskan Native (AI/AN) populations. Specifically, the presentation will highlight the results of a 1999 tribal high school screening project. The screening project was developed to achieve four goals: 1) to determine the extent of CT infection among tribal high school students; 2) to assess CT infection risk factors; 3) to provide basic sexually transmitted disease prevention and outreach support; and 4) to provide medical treatment for students who test positive for CT infection. Additionally, the presentation will highlight the need for increased CT screening to take place in the high-risk AI/AN population than what is currently taking place. The presentation will further discuss how the Stop Chlamydia! Project will use the results of the screening project to develop strategies to effectively reduce CT infection in AI/AN populations.
Learning Objectives: 1. Participants will understand the need for CT screening projects in high-risk AI/AN populations. 2. Participants will gain some insight on how high school based screening for CT may help reduce the incidence of CT infection. 3. Participants will be able to articulate the procedure for conducting a high school based CT screening project
Keywords: Chlamydia, American Indians
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: None
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.