Preferred Location: 19 London Road Delaware,OH 43015 Delaware Change location
Preferred Location: 19 London Road Delaware,OH 43015 Delaware Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 19 London Road Delaware,OH 43015 Delaware Change Location
Ohio has been called the “heart of it all”. Found smack dab in our country’s center, it’s home to a wholesome Amish community, a world class zoo, and famous local comfort foods like ice cream, burgers and chili. Four distinct seasons mean summer farmer’s markets, fall fairs, winter sledding and spring maple syrup festivals . After you visit the Pro- Football Hall of Fame and catch a Cavaliers game there’s live theatre or adventurous hikes. Whether you’re starting a young family or a student headed there for college Ohioans like to take care of their sexual health by visiting an STD clinic regularly. Free STD Testing Centers in California are cropping up all over the place but if you prefer discrete appointments, private STD testing is also widely available.
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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Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. HIV testing free for Delaware County residents, there is a small fee for all others.
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Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. Free condoms available. Sexual Health clinic Tuesdays by appointment
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In Ohio statistics compiled by the CDC show:
The demographic for HIV spread shows that men who engage in sex with other men have almost 75% of the new cases. Half of the new cases occur in Africa-Americans and 40% are in the Caucasian population.
Recently there was an effort led by the Buckeye Healthy School Alliance to establish state health standards. Interestingly, every school district in the state, with the exception of Cleveland, has an elected board of education that is in charge of setting policy. II is hoped that by opening the conversation with these education leaders we will get sex education playing an active role in prevention of teen pregnancy and decreasing rate of transition in high risk populations for sexually transmitted diseases.
One of the challenges is some people believe comprehensive sexual education will teach children to have sex. Sex education isn’t designed to encourage kids to partake in sex, actually what it does is present abstinence as an option and teaches contraception.
It’s clear that Ohio is currently is relying on parents to be responsible for sexual education. According to the Ohio youth risk behavior survey 42% of students admitted to having sex by the time they were 19 years of age with some beginning as young as 13.Comparing populations we see Hispanic students were 1.6 times more likely to have had sex than other populations including white and black. 11th and 12th graders were 1.8 times more likely than nine graders to be having sex and there were no differences reported between genders.
What is alarming is that the incidence is rising of the number of teens who have had sex with four or more people. Knowing that children are sexually active and are not getting the correct information to keep them safe is why our education system needs to play a greater role.
Ohio currently has a population of just over 11 million people with 5.8 million being female and 5.5 being male. Almost 5 million of this population is between the ages of 25 and 50 years old. 2 million are between 15 and 24 with a very small portion being below five or above 80. 9.6 million are white, 1.3 are black, 132,000 are Asian and there is only 217,000 Hispanic people.
Unfortunately the Buckeye state currently has 15% of its overall population living in poverty. 22% of those are children, 17% are working age women and 35% are African-American. The unemployment rate is almost 6% however 82% have graduated high school and 40% have higher education. What these stats tell us, when combined with STD rates across the age and race, are that less educated youth of color are at greater risk of contracting STDs.
The good news is that both big cities and rural communities are home to clinics and testing facilities whose goal is making personalized sexual health care easy to access and affordable for everyone. Regardless of what happens with Obamacare, there are local options for every Ohioan that includes:
With all these options, it has never been so easy to take charge of your own sexual health and regain the peace of mind that comes with a clean bill-of-health! Remember being adventurous and open-minded doesn’t mean you can’t take the time to keep yourself healthy and not knowing about sexual health isn’t an excuse for not maintaining yours. Common myths about STD transmission include thinking your doctor will tell you when you when need to be checked or that you only need to be checked if you have symptoms. Getting checked regularly, if you are sexually active, if you use injection drugs, or if you are starting a new relationship is part or your responsibility to keep yourself healthy.
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