Attitudes and acceptability of extra-genital Chlamydia testing
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Understanding the attitudes and acceptability of extra-genital Chlamydia testing in young women.
IRAS ID
228152
Contact name
Nicholas M Wheelhouse
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Edinburgh Napier University
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 5 months, 28 days
Research summary
Chlamydia trachomatis is the most common sexually transmitted infection in Scotland, and has significant long-term consequences for reproductive health. Recent studies suggest that in addition to the genital tract, Chlamydia is found in the throat and rectum, suggesting the number of infections is significantly under-reported. This study aims to find out whether extra-genital testing, i.e. taking samples from the throat and the rectum would be acceptable for young women. We will use a questionnaire to ask young women whether they would be willing for these samples to be taken, and about the views of self-testing. We will also interview a sub-group to explore their views in more detail.
REC name
North West - Preston Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
17/NW/0396
Date of REC Opinion
28 Jun 2017
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion