Part 2: Why STI Priority Groups?

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Triage Course Overview
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Aboriginal people are more vulnerable to STIs
because
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Sex workers are a priority group for STI services
because
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Overseas-born sex workers may be less likely to
practise safe sex owing to
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Overseas-born sex workers may also be less likely
to practise safe sex owing to
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People who inject drugs are more vulnerable to
STIs because of
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There is also evidence that
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People with HIV/AIDS are considered a priority
population for the following reasons
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Young people, aged 24 and under are considered a
priority population because
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A broad range of strategies required to address
diversity of young people who may be
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Young People
An understanding of this broad priority
population group reveals that a wide variety of
strategies and approaches is required to address
the diversity of experience and needs of young
people in relation to STIs, some who may be more
vulnerable to STIs than others
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Young People
Exercise 2. Peeling back the layers
Think about all the young people that access your
service that are 24 years and under.
If you suggested they went to a GP do you think
they would go there?
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Heterosexuals with recent partner change
As the risk of STIs increases with the number of
sexual partners this group is also a priority
for sexual health services.
Reported by the Australian Study of Health and Relationships Age Group Male Female
Sex with 2 or more people in the previous year 16 -59 13 7
More than one sexual partner 16-59 5 3
who are sexually active 16-19 41 33
More common for under 30 years olds Among
those who were in a regular relationship for more
than one year
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Heterosexuals with recent partner change
The period between first sexual experience and
settling down with one partner has increased over
the past few decades as cohabitation has become
more acceptable. This has greatly increased the
need for awareness of STI risks and prevention
among the majority of heterosexuals.
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Heterosexuals with recent partner change
Encouraging regular sexual health check ups is
important for this priority group particularly
when -
As most STIs have no symptoms, people should be
encouraged to have an STI check
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Heterosexuals with recent partner change
It may be more appropriate for people who want a
routine sexual health check to be referred to a
GP practice, family planning clinic or women's
health clinic, unless their circumstances
indicate they maybe a higher priority.
Most people are unaware that GPs do more sexual
health checks for this purpose than sexual health
clinics, the same tests are performed and medical
information is always kept in strict privacy
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People with symptoms or a contact of STI
Anyone who experiences the following symptoms
should be considered a higher priority
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People with symptoms or a contact of STI
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Consider the 3-7-3 rule
Unprotected anal intercourse in MSM or
unprotected vaginal intercourse in women with a
known HIV infected partners is generally
considered a high risk exposure.