Background:
In 2004, the Division of STD Prevention implemented 12 performance measures (PM) nationally.

Objective:
Describe data collected for the first two reporting periods (01/04 – 06/04 and 01/05 – 06/05).

Method:
We analyzed selected PM data submitted to the Division of STD Prevention.

Result:
PM data for all measures were submitted from 10% (6/60) of project areas during the first (2004) reporting period and from 52% (31/60) of project areas during the second (2005) reporting period. The national median number of clusters (at-risk social contacts) initiated per P&S cases interviewed was .14 in 2004 and 2005; and a median of 0 and .02 new cases were identified from clusters in 2004 and 2005, respectively. The median proportion of women treated for chlamydia within 14 days of diagnosis in family planning clinics was 79% in 2004 and 75% in 2005. The median proportion of women in jails screened for syphilis was .19 in 2004 and .21 in 2005.

Conclusion:
Overall, the number of project areas submitting PM data increased from 2004 to 2005. The number of clusters per P&S case interviewed was low in both reporting periods. Most women diagnosed with chlamydia in family planning clinics were treated within 14 days. The proportion of women in jails screened for syphilis in jails was low in both periods.

Implications:
Low performance in cluster interviewing and syphilis screening in jails indicates areas for improvement.