https://www.selleckchem.com/products/vacuolin-1.html 87, 1.05-3.31, compared with European/Other). Among women, testing was associated with multiple partners with and without condomless sex (3.61, 2.69-4.85, and 2.81, 1.95-4.05, respectively), pregnancy (1.61, 1.18-2.18), and Asian ethnicity (0.52, 0.30-0.89). The study confirms New Zealand men are much less likely to be tested than women; a potential reason for ongoing high chlamydia incidence among both sexes. The high testing rate in women includes many at low risk and this divergence from recommendations is another issue to address. The study confirms New Zealand men are much less likely to be tested than women; a potential reason for ongoing high chlamydia incidence among both sexes. The high testing rate in women includes many at low risk and this divergence from recommendations is another issue to address. Expedited partner therapy (EPT), the practice of prescribing antibiotics for sexual partners of patients, is underutilized in Georgia. This qualitative study in a large urban institution aimed to 1) characterize the clinical specialties that predominantly treat STIs, 2) identify perceived barriers to EPT, and 3) describe strategies to advance routine EPT use. Providers in Obstetrics/Gynecology (OB/GYN), Infectious Disease (ID) and Emergency Medicine (EM) were interviewed using a structured discussion guide. Transcripts were double-coded and iteratively analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Barriers and strategies were summarized and supported with quotes from providers (n=23). Perceived EPT barriers overlapped across OB/GYN, ID and EM, yet the settings were diverse in their patient populations, resources and concerns. OB/GYNs were the only providers practicing EPT, yet there was a lack of standardization. ID providers noted that an EPT prescription from an ID provider could inadvertently disclose HIV status of a patient to a sexual partner, posing an ethical dilemma. EM providers exhibited readiness