Why have STI Priority Population Groups

1. Triage Course Overview

5. Young people and heterosexuals with recent partner change are a large priority group and some services may lack the capacity to see all clients in these groups. It may be necessary to ensure those most vulnerable to STIs within these groups are prioritised. This issues is discussed further in part 3.

6. Aboriginal people are a priority for sexual health services because of:

8. Sex workers are a priority group for STI services because:

9. Overseas-born may be less likely to practise safe sex owing to:

10. Street based may also be at higher risk of STIs due to:

11. Male sex workers may also be at higher risk of STIs due to:

12. People who inject drugs are a priority for SHS because they have:

13. There is also evidence that:

14. People with HIV are considered a priority For sexual health services because of:

15. Young people, aged 25 and under are considered a priority population because:

16. A range of approaches will be needed to address the different issues young people face. Consider how the issues identified below will affect how vulnerable a young person is to STIs.

17. Heterosexuals with recent partner change As the risk of STIs increases with the number of sexual partners this group is also a priority within the STI strategy. Because of the size of this group sexual health services may not be able to prioritise this group or may have to prioritise only those within this group who are most at risk of STIs. * More common for under 30 years olds ** Among those who were in a regular relationship for more than one year

18. Heterosexuals with recent partner change The period between first sexual experience and settling down with one partner has increased over the past few decades as cohabitation has become more acceptable 5 This has greatly increased the need for awareness of STI risks and prevention among the majority of heterosexuals

19. Heterosexuals with recent partner change Encouraging regular sexual health check-ups is important for this priority group particularly when - As most STIs have no symptoms, people should be encouraged to have an STI check.

20. Heterosexuals with recent partner change It may be more appropriate for people who want a ‘routine’ sexual health check to be referred to a GP practice, family planning clinic or women's’ health clinic, unless their circumstances indicate they maybe a higher priority

21. People with symptoms or a contact of STI Anyone who experiences the following symptoms should be considered a higher priority

22. People with symptoms or a contact of STI

23. The ‘3-7-3’ rule shown below, indicates how soon an appointment should be provided. *Unprotected anal intercourse in MSM or unprotected vaginal intercourse in women with a known HIV infected partners is generally considered a high risk exposure.

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