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There is limited data on the use of these tests in clinical practice as well as the potential challenges to integrating them into care.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>We conducted a survey of participants at an international STI conference in July 2023 to better understand the use of STI POCTs.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A total of 83% of respondents reported using traditional POCTs (such as Gram stain and wet prep) in their practices, and 52% used newer POCTs (most commonly: rapid tests for Treponema pallidum (26%) and molecular tests for Neisseria gonorrhoeae\/Chlamydia trachomatis (26%)). Newer POCTs were commonly used for symptomatic (77%) and asymptomatic patients (46%), in addition to asymptomatic contacts of people with STIs (51%) and those with increased vulnerabilities (47%). Disclosure of results from newer POCTs occurred during the clinic visit for the majority of respondents (71%). When asked about the most important obstacles to using newer POCTs, cost of the test to the clinical practice or healthcare system was the most cited issue (43%), whereas concerns regarding changing or establishing new clinic workflows was the second most cited issue (23%). Most participants were \u2018definitely\u2019 (58%) or \u2018maybe\u2019 (29%) in favor of patient self-tests; however, top concerns included lack of follow-up to ensure counseling\/appropriate treatment for the patient and their partner.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>To meaningfully adopt newer STI POCTs, further research is needed to understand practice patterns and barriers to implementation.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1071\/sh25003","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,6,2]],"date-time":"2025-06-02T23:17:25Z","timestamp":1748906245000},"source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Attitudes towards and use of point-of-care tests for STIs: results from a survey of STI conference attendees in 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