Rapid POC Testing for Syphilis
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this study is to offer routine lab-based and rapid point of care (POC) syphilis diagnostic testing in the emergency department (ED) and obstetrical (OB) triage , thereby increasing screening and treatment initiation for pregnant patients without prenatal care or with no documented syphilis results during the index pregnancy in other to increase rates of full treatment to determine if the implementation of a robust linkage to care program for pregnant patients with positive rapid POC results will more likely result in complete treatment for all stages of syphilis and adherence to recommended maternal and newborn longitudinal follow up and to assess factors that contribute to treatment completion after implementation of the intervention will also be analyzed to tailor efforts targeting social and healthcare navigation factors that affect health equity; including poverty, insurance, health literacy and others.
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for pregnant patients who come to the emergency department or obstetrical triage without prenatal care or documented syphilis tests during their current pregnancy. It aims to help those who might face barriers like poverty, lack of insurance, and low health literacy.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Rapid Point of Care (POC) Syphilis testing (Diagnostic Test)