Question

A public health agency is considering a policy that requires everyone over the age of 18 to be screened for a sexually transmitted (STD) infectious disease each year. This policy would be used to determine those who are positive vs. those who are negative. Those who test positive will be required to undergo treatment and disclose their diseases status to any former and future sexual partners. 1. Is this type of disease a suitable infection for mass screening? Why or why not? Be sure to include generally accepted information and use for screening tests. What considerations regarding test validity must be evaluated before selecting a test method for this screening program? Explain why.

Answer 1

Answer: A public health agency is considering a policy that requires everyone over the age of 18 to be screened for a sexually transmitted (STD) infectious disease each year as it is important to screen the disease. Because the disease need to be screened to know the impact on the community and particular population. And when the results is obtained, the patients with positive results can be treated as well as these screening will lead to know about the diseases because many of the people are unaware about the sexually transmitted disease.

The test should be performed on the particular population who are more prone to the sexually transmitted disease, the proper consent should be done before performing the screening. The patient with positive results should be provided with proper treatment and privacy should be confined.