HEALTH
Survey Shows Youth Acceptance of STI Self-Collection Tests

The self-collection of sexually transmitted infection (STI) tests circumvents barriers that deter adolescents and young adults (AYAs) from seeking clinic-based reproductive healthcare, a text-based national survey suggested. Okeoma O. Mmeje, MD, MPH “The autonomy and confidentiality offered by self-collection may empower AYAs to take charge of their sexual health without fear of judgment or social …