Preferred Location: 950 N Porter Ave Norman,OK 73071 Old Silk Stocking Change location
Preferred Location: 950 N Porter Ave Norman,OK 73071 Old Silk Stocking Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 950 N Porter Ave Norman,OK 73071 Old Silk Stocking Change Location
Oklahoma is a bustling Midwest state noted for its many diverse landscapes. The common natural backdrop includes scenic hills, lakes, and forests. With so much natural beauty it’s easy to get lost in all the outdoor activities that Oklahoma’s residents commonly engage in and not give much thought to matters like sexual health. However, with STD rates up 15 percent since 2013, STD testing is clearly a vital part of the sexual health of the state’s residents. knowing your status is extremely important and as a result, the state has a variety of STD clinics, private STD testing centers, and free STD testing centers in Oklahoma.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention1 (CDC) recommends screening for the most common STDs, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, syphilis, herpes 1, herpes 2, and HIV for both men and women. In addition, the CDC suggests women get screened for trichomoniasis.
SaferSTD recommends searching for locations that offer a 10-test panel which tests for the most common bacteria and viral STDs in the U.S. with additional premium add-ons like early HIV detection, if needed.
The CDC2 provides detailed STD testing information as to when you should get tested. In summary, you should get tested today if you are sexually active, never been tested before, have had unprotected sex in the past, or if you exhibit symptoms.
According to the World Health Organization3, the majority of STI cases reported every day, more than one million, are asymptomatic; another reason to get tested today.
You should get tested again in 90 days to rule out STDs that have specific exposure waiting times, including HIV.
STD testing can be a quick and simple process, depending on the type of test you choose and where you get tested. Some may require an oral or genital swab, a urine test or blood sample, or a physical exam to check your genital area for signs of an STD.
SaferSTD has identified preferred providers that require only a urine test, a blood sample, or both without a physical exam.
The speed at which you receive your STD testing results depends on where you get tested. Before you choose your location, find out how long testing results will take.
At-home STD testing results are usually 3-5 business days, depending on the manufacturer of your test. You also need to take into account the amount of time it takes to receive the test or pick one up, perform the test, and ship it back, before the lab can analyze your results and report back to you.
If you test at a public facility such as a neighborhood clinic, you may have to wait a week, if not more for the results, which could delay treatment. If you test through a private facility, they have the fastest turnaround within 1-3 business days.
SaferSTD has researched and identified the most accredited and most reputable testing locations. Click here to find a preferred location near you.
Some STD testing clinics offer same-day walk-in options without an appointment. Below are nearby preferred locations that offer this option.
The cost of STD testing depends on whether you select private, public, or at-home testing, as well as the type of test(s) you need.
Several at-home STD options and public testing locations can cost up to $250, with most on the higher end, depending on the brand and type of testing. Public testing fees also vary based on income and welfare eligibility.
With private testing, you may save money on a low-cost comprehensive 10-test panel that tests for the most common bacterial and viral STDs in the United States.
SaferSTD has researched and identified reputable locations that offer upfront pricing without hidden fees. Click here to find a preferred location near you.
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Chlamydia continues to be the most commonly reported STD in Oklahoma, with a 15 percent increase in reported cases since 2013. Overwhelmingly, 70.9 percent of all the cases of chlamydia are among females, with males making up only 29 percent. The highest rates are among young people, age 20-24. Gonorrhea and hepatitis C follow chlamydia closely, in the increasing number of reported STD’s, with gonorrhea up 22.3 percent since 2013. additionally, HIV rates continue to rise as well, with the highest numbers being among males age 20-39. The majority of all reported HIV cases in 2015 came from three predominant metropolitan areas, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Lawton.
For the past 15 years, reported cases of syphilis have risen significantly. Between 2013 and 2015 there was a 77.1 percent increase in the number of reported cases, with 90 percent of the cases being amongst males age 30-34. The 44 reported cases in 2015 brought the rate of prevalence to a ratio of 16.3 per 100,000 people. With the number of reported STD’s in the state continuing to rise, testing and education continue to be fundamentally important.
Many STD’s don’t display any outward symptoms, making it extremely important to get tested routinely. Testing provides an opportunity to become educated on current STD trends and symptoms and helps to stress the importance of practicing protected sex. This initiative can be seen with some of Oklahoma’s schools as well as at many of the state’s colleges. However, the amount of sex education that students receive varies greatly from school district to school district.
Oklahoma city public schools make up one of the largest school districts in the state yet offer no sex education classes at any grade level. This is an extreme turnaround from 20 years ago when a comprehensive sex education program was in place. Conversely, Tulsa public schools have a comprehensive sex education program in place and plan on expanding it. The state’s department of education doesn’t keep up with what each district is teaching in terms of sex education because the state of Oklahoma is not mandated to include sex education in the curriculum. However, HIV prevention is a required course.
Despite sex education not being a requirement within the public school system, HIV education is still a needed course that does provide some education to young people. Furthermore, there are a wide variety of places that provide HIV testing as well as testing for other STD’s. Many facilities that provide HIV and herpes testing also test for other STD’s. With testing also comes the opportunity to learn about ways to protect yourself and to increase your education when it comes to sexually transmitted diseases.
Unfortunately, people who fall lower on the socioeconomic scale tend to be more prone to STD’s. Poverty tends to have a relationship with poor education and unequal access to quality healthcare. This is because with limited finances it’s hard to afford doctor visits. A disproportionately large number of the minority population in Oklahoma live in poverty stricken areas where equal access to quality healthcare and testing may not be as conveniently available.
In addition, many poor minorities have a fear or mistrust of receiving inferior or inadequate treatment from doctors and in turn opt not to get tested. The results are often higher numbers of STD’s, diminished education, and the practice of unprotected risky behaviors. Additionally living in an area with a high number of infected individuals who are both aware of their status and unaware results in a much greater possibility of becoming infected with a STD.
Education is a big part of the solution when it comes to the high number of reported STD’s in the state. The first part of education is knowing your status and practicing safe sex by protecting yourself. Testing facilities provide services that offer a huge part of the solution. Access to quality healthcare and testing facilities educate the public and arm them with the tools they need to help diminish the growing number of STD’s like chlamydia, which has had a huge negative impact on the expanding number of STD statistics for the state.
There is infinite power in knowing your status. Getting tested ensures that you’re healthy and educated about the danger of STD’s. The state has a wide variety of facilities that offer confidential STD testing. Testing centers do more than providing information on your status, they are also a huge resource for up to date sex education and ways to practice safe sex. STD Counseling is also a common service provided as well. Committing to protecting your own health also positively affects others around you.
Although Oklahoma has seen a rise in STD’s like chlamydia, STD testing centers offer a viable solution to reducing the number of newly reported cases. Unfortunately, many of the STD’s that the state is seeing a rise in are disproportionately affecting minorities and those from lower socioeconomic areas. With more schools voluntarily creating sex education programs in addition to the required HIV prevention programs, the overall rate of many STD’s will begin to decline.
https://www.ok.gov/health/Disease,_Prevention,_Preparedness/HIV_STD_Service/Fact_Sheets_-_OK_Data/
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