Scaling up syphilis testing in China: implementation beyond the clinic
Joseph D Tucker, Sarah J Hawkes, Yue-Pin Yin, Rosanna W Peeling, Myron S Cohen & Xiang-Sheng Chen
Volume 88, Number 6, June 2010, 452-457
Table 1. Comparison of traditional syphilis control efforts in China and non-traditional spatiotemporal approaches
| Variable | Traditional syphilis control (current Chinese policy) | Spatiotemporal syphilis control |
|---|---|---|
| Key organizational unit | Individual STI clinics | STI clinics in cooperation with local public health bureaus |
| Optimal times to position syphilis screening | No changes in syphilis based on time | Rural-to-urban migration, marriage, pregnancy |
| Optimal places to position syphilis screening | No specific locations for testing outside clinics | Entertainment centres, venues frequented by MSM and related locales may be feasible |
| Partner notification and treatment | Mentioned in guidelines, but not routinely implemented | Potential for enhanced partner notification programmes in places/times with higher syphilis prevalence |
MSM, men who have sex with men; STI, sexually transmitted infection