Diagnosis and management of pelvic inflammatory disease in Australia
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Jane Goller+613 9035 6612
Project Details
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a serious reproductive health issue in women that can cause infertility. Occurring when microbes ascend to the upper genital tract, PID often follows sexually transmitted infections, particularly chlamydia. PID pathophysiology varies and can present to a range of health settings, creating potential for misdiagnosis or incorrect treatment. The incidence of PID in Australia overall and from chlamydia is unknown. This research seeks to improve the evidence base upon which PID diagnosis and treatment in Australia is made. Quantitative data from primary and hospital settings across a range of geographic regions will be collected and analysed to focus on improving understanding of the incidence, characteristics and pathogens associated with a PID diagnosis and on assessing PID diagnosis and management practices in Australia. Findings will be used to identify areas of focus to improve PID diagnosis and management in the Australian clinical setting.
Researchers
Collaborators
Melbourne Sexual Health Centre
The Kirby Institute, University of NSW, Sydney
Research Publications
Research Group
Faculty Research Themes
School Research Themes
Disparities, disadvantage and effective health care, Screening and early detection of disease
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Department / Centre
Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics
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