Diversification of the prevention of sexually transmitted infections

Sexually transmitted infections in Iran: A literature review

Background: The global burden of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is noticeable and important. However, most STIs are curable and all of them are preventable. In this article, we reviewed and evaluated STI prevalence, current services, existing programs, and the challenges of control and management them in Iran. Materials and Methods: The author searched literature published from 2005 ...

Prevention of sexually transmitted infections and under 18 conceptions.

As easy as ABC? Primary prevention of sexually transmitted infections.

Uganda’s ABC programme has led to dramatic decreases in HIV infection rates for over a decade. No country in the world has seen its HIV incidence fall through condom promotion alone. Changes in primary sexual behaviour are always present when HIV rates decline. Safer sex is first about partner choice and then condom use, but both are important. There are valid criticisms of the ABC approach but...

[Sexually transmitted infections].

Sexually transmitted diseases (STD) are quite common and observed more frequently in teens. The adolescents represent a group at particular risk for STD due to biological, sociocultural and psychological factors. Undectected infections may lead to unwanted sequelae, including pelvic inflammatory disease, chronic abdominal pain, tubal scarring and increased risk of ectopic pregnancy. This paper ...

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Introduction A lack of awareness, social skills, access to services or education? Do people suffer from these or ‘It won’t happen to me syndrome?’ There is much speculation about why over the last few years, the incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the UK, and in particular in the North West, has changed. We are now witnessing dramatic increases in the number of reported cases...