What are they?
Sexual Health Check (SHC) is a check-up that involves assessment by a health professional for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and related issues. This usually involves blood and urine tests and swabs.
These checks are not just about HIV there are many other STIs that are prevalent in the Brisbane population, they can all have significantly detrimental effect on your life.
A few statistics from January 2006
Qld Medical Lab Infectious Diseases Report South East Qld
Chlamydia 301, Syphilis 59, Herpes (type 2) 162, Gonorrhoea 13, HIV 2.
These statistics are from just one laboratory.
Who should have a SHC ?
Anyone who has ever had sex, including vaginal, oral and anal sex.
Many people:
- do not consider themselves at risk
- do not protect themselves
- do not seek sexual health care
When?
At the end of a sexual relationship.
Before starting a new sexual relationship.
After any unsafe sexual contact.
If you think you may have an STI.
Where?
There are many places to go.
Here at QUT there are Health Services at Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove
Phone: (07) 3138 2321 GP or; (07) 3138 3161 KG
You can ring to make an appt to see a doctor or just drop in to talk to the nurse. QUT nurses can help clarify concerns and help you access the most appropriate services.
Brisbane Sexual Health Clinic
Level 1, 270 Roma Street, Brisbane
Phone: (07) 3837 5611
Brochures available at QUT Health Service
Family Planning Queensland
Nearest clinic
100 Alfred Street, Fortitude Valley 4006
Phone: (07) 3250 0240
Fax: (07) 3250 0292
Your Doctor
General Sexual Health Website - www.health.qld.gov.au/sexhealth
Sexual Healthline 07 3240 5881