In which of the following circumstances would you test male patients for genital chlamydia infection?
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Always
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Sometimes
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Never
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No response
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Aged under 25 | 1 (3.0%) | 5 (15.2%) | 6 (18.2%) | 21 (63.6%) |
Who complains of dysuria tingling on urination | 4 (12.1%) | 6 (18.2%) | 3 (9.1%) | 20 (60.6%) |
Who complains of painful testicles | 4 (12.1%) | 3 (9.1%) | 5 (15.2%) | 21 (63.6%) |
Who mentions he is in a new relationship | 1 (3.0%) | 7 (21.2%) | 5 (15.2%) | 20 (60.6%) |
Partner has chlamydia | 11 (33.3%) | 1 (3.0%) | 3 (9.1%) | 18 (54.5%) |
I never test males for genital chlamydia infection | NA | NA | 18 (54.5%) | 15 (45.5%) |
In your work as a practice nurse do you examine male genitalia?
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Yes
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No
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No response
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| 1 (3.0%) | 30 (90.9%) | 2 (6.1%) | |
When a male patient has been diagnosed with chlamydia infection do your routinely refer him to the GUM clinic?
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Yes
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No
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No response
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| 20 (60%) | 7 (21.2%) | 6 (18.2%) | |
When a patient is diagnosed with chlamydia infection do you consider partner notification (contact tracing) to be part of your role as a practice nurse?
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Yes
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No
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No response
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| 3 (9.1%) | 28 (84.8%) | 2 (6.1%) | |