Self-reported sexually transmitted infections among sexually active men in Ghana
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Abstract Background In sub-Saharan Africa, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) other than HIV are major public health problems. This study, therefore, sought to assess the prevalence and factors associated with self-reported STIsamong active men in Ghana. Methods Data from 2014 Ghana demographic survey wereused conduct study. research included a total of 3051 aged 15–59 years. Self-reported STI was outcome variable. The data were analyzed using both descriptive (frequencies percentages) inferential (binary logistic regression) analysis. Results STIs past 12 months preceding 6.0% (CI:4.7–6.8). Compared 45-59 years, those 25–34 (aOR = 2.96, CI: 1.64–5.35), 15–24 2.19, 1.13–4.26), 35–44 2.29, 1.23–4.24) more likely report an STI. Men who had 2 or sexual partners apart their spouse compared no partner 4.24, 2.52–7.14). However, first sex when they 20 years above (AOR 0.66, 0.47–0.93) read newspaper/magazine lower odds 0.53, 0.37–0.77) reporting below did not respectively. Conclusion study has revealed relatively low among Sexually whose age at is two higher STIs. reading newspaper found be positive reducing To reduce Ghana, it important for systems stakeholders consider these put place measures mitigate that risk encourage adoption protective factors. Mass media can used as useful avenue encouraging order avoid transmitting them partners.
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عنوان ژورنال: BMC Public Health
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['1471-2458']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-11030-1