Translating research into practice is a vital task for today's health care professional. Research should be used to assist health
professionals in developing evidence-based programming and to guide the expansion and evaluation of programs to control and
prevent sexually transmitted infections.
This section lists resources to access research abstracts from scholarly journals and publications. Whenever possible, research
articles are posted in a downloadable form for distribution. Articles are added on a quarterly basis.
In addition, Powerpoint presentation made throughout the region are available and are updated on a quarterly basis.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
http://www.stdjournal.com
The Journal of the American Sexually Transmitted Disease Association publishes original, peer-reviewed articles on clinical laboratory, immunologic, epidemiologic, sociologic, and historical topics pertaining to sexually transmitted diseases and related fields.
A Comprehensive Reference and Education Site to Chlamydia and The Chlamydiae
http://www.chlamydia.com
This site, housed within the School of Medicine, University of Southampton, England, is a resource for health professionals, students, and scientists. It offers comprehensive, evidence-based reviews by Chlamydia specialists, as well as chlamydial news, discussion, and search facilities. It also has a separate section for the general public, containing understandable health information on chlamydial genital tract infections
Sexually Transmitted Diseases Diagnostic Initiative
http://www.who.int/std_diagnostics
Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
http://www.kff.org/
The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation is an independent philanthropy focusing on the major health care issues facing the nation. The Foundation is an independent voice and source of facts and analysis for policymakers, the media, the health care community, and the general public. The Foundations focus is on health policy, reproductive health, and HIV policy.
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