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Timely testing and treatment are crucial for reducing transmission. Australia\u2019s STI Management Guidelines recommend regular STI testing every 6\u201312\u00a0months for sexually active individuals aged 15\u201335 years in high-prevalence, remote areas. However, testing uptake remains low among young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This analysis explores how healthcare providers engage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in STI testing using point-of-care (POC) diagnostics.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Semi-structured interviews were conducted with trained STI POC testing operators within the Test Treat ANd GO (TTANGO2) project. Seven clinics involved in TTANGO2 were selected for their \u2018high\u2019 and \u2018low\u2019 implementation of STI POC testing. Purposive sampling was used to recruit similar personnel from each of the selected clinics. Coding was informed by a patient communication protocol lens.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Twenty healthcare personnel, including Aboriginal Health Workers\/Practitioners (n\u00a0=\u00a08), Registered Nurses (n\u00a0=\u00a07), Coordinators (n\u00a0=\u00a02), and Clinical\/Practice Managers (n\u00a0=\u00a03) participated. Key themes related to implementing STI POC testing focused on different stages of identified patient communication protocols, such as offering tests, providing follow-up results, and contact tracing. Concerns about shame and confidentiality were significant factors affecting patient communication protocols throughout the process.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Normalising sexual health discussions in healthcare settings helps reduce feelings of shame and stigma, further encouraging patient participation in sexual health services. Ensuring patient safety and offering culturally appropriate explanations of STI POC testing are essential to reduce barriers, such as shame and stigma. Culturally safe practices can increase patient engagement and provide opportunities for health education. Integrating STI POC testing into routine health care can help normalise testing and boost uptake. However, same-day results may still require patient follow-up to maintain confidentiality. Addressing external factors, such as accessibility, confidentiality, stigma reduction, and community engagement, is crucial for improving STI testing services.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1071\/sh24214","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,2,26]],"date-time":"2025-02-26T19:37:06Z","timestamp":1740598626000},"source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":4,"title":["Understanding the role of patient communication protocols in sexually transmissible infections point-of-care testing among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in remote communities: a qualitative study"],"prefix":"10.1071","volume":"22","author":[{"given":"Robert","family":"Monaghan","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"AKirby Institute, University of NSW, Sydney, NSW, Australia."}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Louise","family":"Causer","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"AKirby Institute, University of NSW, Sydney, NSW, 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