Improving Sexually Transmitted Disease Programs through Assessment, Assurance, Policy Development, and Prevention Strategies (STD AAPPS)

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The purpose of this FOA is to strengthen STD prevention programs in eligible jurisdictions. By the end of this five year project period the following primary outcomes will be achieved: 1) Increased community screening and treatment per CDC guidance; 2) Improved services for STD clients and their partners including linkages to care; 3) Reduced re-infection; and 4) Increased community and provider knowledge of STD-related treatment, prevention, epidemiology and effective polices. The long-term goals are to 1) Reduce the incidence of CT, GC, and syphilis and their respective sequelae; 2) Improve the integration of STD services into clinical care across the healthcare system; 3) Increase access to STD services for those populations most at-risk; and 4) Reduce the threats of antibiotic-resistant GC, other emerging STDs, and congenital syphilis.

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