Knowledge and Management of Sexually Transmitted Infections by General Physicians of Lahore
نویسندگان
چکیده
HIV/AIDS has affected nearly every country on the planet. The effect of this surge brought all major modes transmission to attention public health professionals worldwide. Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), which are a mode transmission, increases prevalence HIV/AIDS. study's aim was assess knowledge and management sexually transmitted infections by general Physicians Lahore. A cross-sectional survey, 203 in Lahore, conducted using structured questionnaires. Descriptive analysis used compute means proportions. According findings study, 23 percent UDS 5 GPs appropriately managed GUS syndromes. However, none were found VDS. more likely be trained syndromic who (adj. OR: 8.0; 95% CI: 3.2-20.1), 2.7; 2.0-3.6). This study reveals significant proportion Karachi STIs. provides fantastic opportunity treat counsel STI patients their partners. lack necessary skills. As result, must order avert impending disaster suggested that practicing doctors, particularly those young female, should get prioritized training care. Even though both business sectors actively working direction, additional efforts still required.
منابع مشابه
The management of sexually transmitted infections by Australian general practitioners.
OBJECTIVES To ascertain how frequently general practitioners (GPs) in Australia encounter sexually transmitted infections (STIs), how STIs are managed in general practice, and the characteristics of GPs who manage STIs. METHODS Data were derived from the Bettering the Evaluation and Care of Health (BEACH) database. BEACH is a cross sectional survey of national GP activity. Approximately 1000 ...
متن کاملScale of knowledge about sexually transmitted infections.
Adherence of adolescents to health practices in the context of sexuality is relevant, not only from the point of view of physical and psychological well-being, but also the model effect of their knowledge of infections transmitted sexually and their behaviours may have on other adolescents and lifestyles adopted. The need thus emerges to work with this target group with issues related with thei...
متن کاملWhat's new in management of sexually transmitted infections? Canadian Guidelines on Sexually Transmitted Infections, 2006 Edition.
This article highlights the changes that have occurred during the revision process of the 1998 Canadian STD Guidelines. The complete Canadian Guidelines on Sexually Transmitted Infections, 2006 edition and the companion document, Quick Reference: Canadian STI Guidelines are available on the web in HTML and PDF format at the following website: www.publichealth.gc.ca/sti. Hard copies may be avail...
متن کاملSexually transmitted infections and private physicians in Peru, 2003.
OBJECTIVES To analyze demographic and practice characteristics of private physicians in 10 cities of Peru, and to shed light on the role of private practice in the delivery of medical care to patients with sexually transmitted infections (STIs). METHODS As part of an interventional trial designed to improve physician management of STIs in 10 cities in Peru, detailed information was compiled r...
متن کاملPrevalence of sexually transmitted infections based on syndromic approach and associated factors among Iranian women
Background and purpose: Reproductive and sexual health related problems constitute one third of health problems among women aged 15 to 44 years. Sexually transmitted infections are a significant challenge for human development. We aimed to assess the prevalence of STIs and identify factors associated with among Iranian women. Materials and Methods: Through a cross-sectional study, 399 women ...
متن کاملذخیره در منابع من
با ذخیره ی این منبع در منابع من، دسترسی به آن را برای استفاده های بعدی آسان تر کنید
ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: International STD research & reviews
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['2347-5196']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/isrr/2022/v11i2147