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  • Title: Social marketing of pre-packaged treatment for men with urethral discharge (Clear Seven) in Uganda.
    Author: Jacobs B, Kambugu FS, Whitworth JA, Ochwo M, Pool R, Lwanga A, Tifft S, Lule J, Cutler JR.
    Journal: Int J STD AIDS; 2003 Mar; 14(3):216-21. PubMed ID: 12665447.
    Abstract:
    We implemented social marketing of pre-packaged treatment for men with urethral discharge (Clear Seven) in Uganda, and studied its feasibility, acceptability and effectiveness as a possible means to treat STDs and thereby prevent HIV. Clear Seven was distributed at private health care outlets in three rural districts and two divisions of the capital. Comparisons were made with a pre-intervention period in the same sites plus one additional rural district. There were almost universally positive attitudes to Clear Seven. Cure rate (84% versus 47%), treatment compliance (93% versus 87%), and condom use during treatment (36% versus 18%) were significantly higher among Clear Seven users (n=422) than controls (n=405). Partner referral was similar but fewer Clear Seven partners were symptomatic when seeking treatment. Distribution of socially marketed pre-packaged treatment for male urethritis should be expanded in sub-Saharan Africa. Consideration should be given to developing similar kits for women.
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