Advances in Reproductive Sciences, Reproductive Health & Infertility
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In general, STIs are epidemics and present an enormous health and economic cosequences. An estimated half a billion new cases of STIs occur each year globally, with women being more susceptible and bearing the greatest burden of these infections. Sudan geographically is bounded by nine countries most of them have a high prevalence of HIV seropositive. Currently, the HIV seropositive prevalence in Sudan is within the range of 1.2-1.6% but is expected to increase as the present political and security instability in some of the neigbouring countries led to influx of refugees to Sudan. The refugees are now living among the low socioeconomic groups and represent a significant fragment of non-skilled labour forces. STIs are a public health concern, but in Sudan very few studies have measured the prevalence of STIs nationwide. Based on the results of the conducted surveys, the populations’ awareness on STIs is low and they are large differentials by education and residence. Sudan government in collaboration with UN agencies and NGOs is implementing certain interventions to prevent and control STIs including HIV/AIDS. A program of syndromic management of STIs is implemented at the primary health care levels. The STIs situation needs more and great efforts from the stakeholders and the government should encourage and support studies on STIs. Based on that, an appropriate and evidence-based strategy can be developed to prevent and control STIs including HIV/AIDS. Objective: The objective of this study is to assess the prevalence of and knowledge on STIs in Sudan.
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