Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Center for Clincal Research
801 N. Rutledge
Springfield,
IL
USA
62794-9664
wjenkins@siumed.edu
Biographical Sketch:
Dr. Jenkins has spent 13 years in the state health department and now 4 years at the school of medicine. His research interests inculde STD epidemiology and the incorporation of medicine with STD interventions.
Relevant publications include:
1. Jenkins WD, et al. Importance of physicians in Chlamydia trachomatis control. In press: Prev Med.
2. Jenkins WD, et al. Use of the internet and self-collected samples as a sexually transmissible infection intervention in rural Illinois communities. Sex Health. 2011;8(1):79-85.
3. Chai SJ, Aumakhan B, Barnes M, Jett-Goheen M, Quinn N, Agreda P, Whittle P, Hogan T, Jenkins WD, et al. Internet-based screening for sexually transmitted infections to reach nonclinic populations in the community: risk factors for infection in men. Sex Transm Dis. 2010 Dec;37(12):756-63.
4. Jenkins WD, Kruse J. Chlamydia screening: how can we better serve patients? J Fam Pract. 2010 Feb;59(2):E5-7.
5. Jenkins WD, Kovack R, Zahnd W. STD Cases Still High, with Gonorrhea Showing Increasing Antibiotic Resistance. Emerg Med News. 2011;33(9).
Manuscripts under peer review include:
1. Jenkins WD, et al. Comparative effectiveness of two self-collected sample kit distribution systems for chlamydia screening on a university campus
2. Jenkins, WD, Wold B. Use of the internet for the surveillance and prevention of STDs
3. Jenkins WD, Zahnd W, Kovack R. Emergency departments: barriers and solutions to increasing their utility as chlamydia and gonorrhea screening providers