Incarceration and Sexually Transmitted Infections: A Neighborhood Perspective
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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 ...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Urban Health
سال: 2007
ISSN: 1099-3460,1468-2869
DOI: 10.1007/s11524-007-9231-1