Knussen, C. and Flowers, P. (2007) Notification of syphilis test results by telephone: acceptability ratings in a community-based sample of Scottish gay men. International Journal of STD and AIDS, 18(12), pp. 827-828. (doi: 10.1258/095646207782716929) (PMID:18073014)
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Abstract
Notifying patients of the results of syphilis testing by telephone can be cost-effective for clinic staff. This study compared the acceptability ratings among potential patients of three methods of learning of syphilis test results: with a call to a mobile phone; with a call to a home phone; and with the patient phoning in for results. A questionnaire was distributed to male clients of gay venues in Glasgow, Scotland, during 2005 (n = 150). Phoning in for results was rated as significantly more acceptable than either learning of results with a call to a mobile phone, or receiving a phone call at home (both P < 0.001). Further, receiving a call on a mobile phone was rated as significantly more acceptable than receiving a call at home (P < 0.001). It is recommended that patients be given the option of initiating the communication of test results.
| Item Type: | Articles |
|---|---|
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Flowers, Professor Paul |
| Authors: | Knussen, C., and Flowers, P. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > MRC/CSO SPHSU |
| Journal Name: | International Journal of STD and AIDS |
| Publisher: | SAGE |
| ISSN: | 0956-4624 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1758-1052 |
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