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Sexually transmitted diseases are a group of communicable diseases that are transmitted predominantly by sexual contact. They are caused by a wide range of bacterial, viral, protozoal and fungal agents and ectoparasites.
Control of Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• Initial Planning
• Intervention Strategies
• Support Component
• Monitoring and evaluation
1. Initial Planning
• Problem definition
Prevalence, health effects, geographical distribution etc.
• Establishing priorities
Priority groups maybe categorized on basis of age, sex, place, occupation etc.
• Setting Objectives
Achievable & measurable.
• Considering strategies
Most appropriate for the setting.
2. Interventional Strategies
• Case Detection
Screening, Contact Tracing, Cluster Testing.
• Case Holding & Treatment
Complete & adequate Treatment
• Epidemiological Treatment
Contact Treatment
• Personal Prophylaxis
Contraceptives, Proper hygiene of exposed parts, HBV vaccine.
• Health Education
3. Support Components
• STD Clinic
• Laboratory Services
• Primary Health Care
• Information System
• Legislation
• Social Welfare Measures/Social Therapy
4. Monitoring & Evaluation
Monitoring & Evaluation of disease trends will provide a more direct measure of program effectiveness.
