University efforts to address confidentiality issues for STI services |
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Authors: | Kendra M Cuffe Melissa A Habel Alexandra E Coor Oscar Beltran Jami S Leichliter |
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Institution: | 1. Division of STD Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USAkcuffe@cdc.gov kkn2@cdc.gov;3. Division of STD Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA |
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Abstract: | AbstractObjective: This study assessed university policies for addressing confidentiality issues for students seeking STI services. Participants: Universities with sponsored health insurance plans (SHIP) and/or wellness centers were selected from a university health services survey in 2017. Methods: STI service coverage and polices for addressing confidentiality issues related to explanation of benefit (EOB) forms were stratified by institution type (4-year versus 2-year) and minority serving institution (MSI) status. Rao-Scott chi-square tests were used to assess for differences in STI service coverage and polices. Results: More non-MSIs (61.6%) had SHIPs compared to MSIs (40.0%, p?<?.001). Only 40.8% of health centers had a policy for addressing EOB-related confidently issues. Of those, the most reported policy was that students could pay out-of-pocket to avoid generating an EOB (36.2%). Conclusions: Reducing confidentiality barriers are important for STI prevention in students. Universities may consider establishing policies for addressing EOB-related confidentiality concerns. |
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Keywords: | Sexually transmitted infection confidentiality sponsored health insurance plan explanation of benefit forms health insurance |
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