Rapid Point-of-Care (POC) Tests for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs): Evaluation of accuracy, acceptability and impact in Australia and Papua New Guinea (PNG)

Funding Activity

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Funded Activity Summary

This research, composed of three studies, aims to evaluate rapid point-of-care tests for selected sexually transmitted infections (including syphilis, Chlamydia and gonorrhoea) to determine their accuracy and acceptability, their potential role in and impact on control of STIs in Papua New Guinea and remote settings in Australia.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2013

End Date: 01-01-2015

Funding Scheme: Postgraduate Scholarships

Funding Amount: $99,883.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Epidemiology

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

diagnosis | prevention | public health impact | sexual health | sexually-transmitted infections (STI)