Universal Screening for Sexually Transmitted Infections among Asymptomatic Adolescents in an Urban Emergency Department: High Acceptance but Low Prevalence of Infection

A Qualitative Assessment to Understand the Barriers and Enablers Affecting Contraceptive Use Among Adolescent Male Emergency Department Patients

“…The majority of ED patients are from minority populations, are economically disadvantaged, and more often report poor health status, substance abuse, and mental health problems than the general population (Carter et al, 2016; Chernick et al, 2017; Walton et al, 2010; Ziv et al, 1998). Among adolescent male ED patients, reproductive and sexual health-care needs are high, given that condom use is inconsistent and sex with multiple partners is common, which often occurs under the influence of drugs and alcohol (Goyal, Hayes, & Mollen, 2012; Goyal, Teach, Badolato, Trent, & Chamberlain, 2016). As the number of ED visits increases among all age groups, the ED visit presents a teachable moment.…”