STI Resources & Research
Resources
STI resources for general practice
A resource list for general practice including links to STI testing, STI fact sheets, information on testing and contact tracing, campaign resources and a resource kit for GPs on Young People and Sexual Health. To access these resources, click on the text (not the images).
STI testing tool
A one-page guide to identify patients at risk of STIs and what STI testing should be undertaken.
Practice Nurse Pap Smear & Chlamydia Testing Postcard
STI self-testing resource - tear-off pad and poster
A card for GPS, PNs and their patients to assist in self-collection techniques for samples.
Interactive game to increase chlamydia knowledge.
ASHM Resource order form
You can download PDF copies of ASHM's diverse range of educational publications or order them through the ASHM website.
Practice Nurse Immunisation card
Practice Nurse Training
Aimed at Practice Nurses providing clinical services to patients who have, or are at risk of, BBVs & STIs. It provides an overview of the epidemiology, testing principles, pathogenesis, natural history and treatment of HIV, hepatitis B and C and common STIs.
It advocates a proactive approach to health care and evidence based practice.
This online course is FREE for NSW participants and available to other states and territories for a nominal fee.
STI resources for General Practice
Multicultural HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C Service (MHAHS)
Hepatitis C - information for parents and families
Information on hepatitis C in children.
Research
Partner Notification of Sexually Transmitted Infections in New South Wales: An informed Literature Review
The Burnet Institute was commissioned by the NSW STI Programs Unit to undertake a review http://www.stipu.nsw.gov.au/pdf/ContactTracingLiteratureReview.pdf to support the recently established Contact Tracing project. The projects role is to increase contact tracing activities within NSW general practice and sexual health services.