Hand-Based Activity for Navigating Discomfort with extragenital STD testing using a Brief, Unconventional, Transportable Training (HAND-BUTT)
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Description
Gonorrhea and Chlamydia are the two most common STDs that can spread widely among populations, are highly transmissible, and rates of both have increased nationally in recent years. It is important to identify and treat gonorrhea and chlamydia infections as early as possible in at-risk populations, as they are often asymptomatic.
Healthcare providers have been traditionally taught that genitalia are the site of infection, but inoculation and infection can also involve anal and oral sites. Screening with genital-only testing misses more than half of gonorrhea and chlamydia infections among men who have sex with men, and significant proportions in heterosexual female patients. A recent study found only 50% of primary care and OB/Gyn clinicians nationally were aware of extragenital testing.
The HAND-BUTT Simulation is very brief (2-3 minutes) intervention to train interprofessional learners on rectal STD screening, while simultaneously increasing their knowledge of extragenital screening modalities. Few resources are needed; two sets of hands to simulate buttocks, a cotton-tipped swab, and a student “tester”.
Faculty Advisor(s)
Kristina Stewart MPH, DrPH(c)
Publication Date
2024