%0 Journal Article %1 katz_investigation_2009 %A Katz, Alan %A Cadorna, Adrianne %A Lee, Maria %A Komeya, Alan %A Kiaha, Mandy %A Ohye, Roy %D 2009 %J Journal of Community Health %K imported %R 10.1007/s10900-009-9170-8 %T Investigation of a Cluster of Syphilis, Gonorrhea, and Chlamydia Cases Among Heterosexual Micronesians Living on Oahu %U http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19517220 %X A recent case investigation of secondary syphilis in a 27-year-old heterosexual Micronesian male and his 19-year-old chlamydia and syphilis co-infected female partner, conducted by the Hawaii State Department of Health, June to August 2007, identified a cluster of 13 case-patients with undiagnosed syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea. The social network of Micronesians uncovered was characterized by having transient accommodations but a central gathering place. The critical factor in gaining access to this network was the establishment of a trusting relationship with a key social network member. Field interviews and the application of field diagnostic techniques helped to identify case-patients who otherwise would not have presented to a traditional office or clinic setting. Micronesians in Hawaii represent an at-risk population for adverse health indices including sexually transmitted diseases, based on their socioeconomic status.

@article{katz_investigation_2009, abstract = {A recent case investigation of secondary syphilis in a 27-year-old heterosexual Micronesian male and his 19-year-old chlamydia and syphilis co-infected female partner, conducted by the Hawaii State Department of Health, June to August 2007, identified a cluster of 13 case-patients with undiagnosed syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea. The social network of Micronesians uncovered was characterized by having transient accommodations but a central gathering place. The critical factor in gaining access to this network was the establishment of a trusting relationship with a key social network member. Field interviews and the application of field diagnostic techniques helped to identify case-patients who otherwise would not have presented to a traditional office or clinic setting. Micronesians in Hawaii represent an at-risk population for adverse health indices including sexually transmitted diseases, based on their socioeconomic status.}, added-at = {2011-03-11T10:05:34.000+0100}, author = {Katz, Alan and Cadorna, Adrianne and Lee, Maria and Komeya, Alan and Kiaha, Mandy and Ohye, Roy}, biburl = {https://www.bibsonomy.org/bibtex/22d215a0fc43fbaeb7e744380df964c5f/jelias}, doi = {10.1007/s10900-009-9170-8}, interhash = {e6043cff17437252b31977a40f933343}, intrahash = {2d215a0fc43fbaeb7e744380df964c5f}, issn = {1573-3610}, journal = {Journal of Community Health}, keywords = {imported}, month = jun, note = {{PMID:} 19517220}, timestamp = {2011-03-11T10:05:57.000+0100}, title = {Investigation of a Cluster of Syphilis, Gonorrhea, and Chlamydia Cases Among Heterosexual Micronesians Living on Oahu}, url = {http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19517220}, year = 2009 }