Let ’s talk about sex: Development and evaluation of a sexual history and counseling curriculum for internal medicine interns

Sexually transmitted illnesses (STIs) pose a significant burden in the United States (US), with an estimated 1.5 million and 400,000 cases of chlamydia and gonorrhea diagnosed annually [1]. Over 1 million individuals in the US are living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and an estimated 1 out of 8 do not know they have the disease [2]. Obtaining an appropriate sexual history is crucial in primary and secondary STI prevention and improving patient outcomes. However, a community survey found that 68% of adults feared raising sexual concerns would embarrass their physicians, and 71% believed their physician would dismiss their concerns [3].
Source: Patient Education and Counseling - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Tags: Short communication Source Type: research