Event Details
Talk About Doxy PEP STIs
Syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhea remain among the most common bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and persistently high rates of these infections in Ontario underscore the need for innovative prevention strategies. Doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (Doxy-PEP) is an emerging approach that, when used alongside existing STI prevention methods, has the potential to reduce bacterial STI rates. This session will begin with an overview of recent epidemiologic trends for syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhea in Ontario. It will review new recommendations on the use of Doxy-PEP from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and use a case example to highlight how Doxy-PEP can be incorporated into STI care. The presentation will showcase practical PHAC tools and resources designed to support healthcare professionals in implementing these recommendations.
Intended audience:
Public health physicians and nurses, researchers, public health professionals who work in STBBI, community health workers, pharmacists.
By the end of this event, participants will be able to:
- Describe recent epidemiologic trends for syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhea in Ontario.
- Apply national recommendations on the use of Doxy-PEP for the prevention of bacterial sexually transmitted infections.
- Refer to the Public Health Agency of Canada’s sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI) resources for healthcare professionals to make evidence-informed decisions about STI prevention and management.
Presenter(s): Dr. Austin Zygmunt and Dr. Andrea Chittle
Dr. Andrea Chittle, MD, MPH, CCFP is a Medical Advisor in the Sexually Transmitted and Blood-borne Infections Surveillance Division at the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC). She completed her Family Medicine residency at McMaster University and a Master of Public Health at the University of Waterloo. In addition to her work with PHAC, Andrea works in the City of Hamilton’s Sexual Health Clinics and is a Consultant Physician with the Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Care and Treatment Centre at Guelph General Hospital.
Disclaimer
The opinions expressed by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies or views of Public Health Ontario, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by Public Health Ontario.
Accreditation
Public Health Ontario Rounds are a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC).
Other colleges, including the College of Family Physicians of Canada, Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario and the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors, may accept RCPSC accredited events on a per-hour basis. Please contact your relevant college should you have any questions.
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Accessibility
Public Health Ontario is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodations to participate in this event, please contact 647-260-7100 or capacitybuilding@oahpp.ca.
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