BACKGROUND The well-established connection between HIV risk behavior and place of residence points to the importance of geographic clustering in the potential transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STI). METHODS To investigate the geospatial distribution of prevalent sexually transmitted infections and sexual behaviors in a sample of 18-24 year-old sexually active men ...

BACKGROUND Young women aged 15-24 years are members of key populations at higher risk for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) acquisition through sexual intercourse. In areas where unprotected sex is a common practice, Hepatitis B virus (HBV) commonly transmitted via sexual and parenteral routes. The study aimed at determining HIV and HBV infections prevalence in young women attending health ins...

Evidence shared at the New Delhi meeting revealed some striking similarities in experiences across settings. For example, compared to young women of similar age who did not experience sexual coercion, females who experienced coercion are more likely to experience subsequent incidents of forced sex, as well as (consensual) sexual risktaking behaviours including multiple sexual partners and non-u...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many infectious diseases other than are often neglected in their spread. One of most common is Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI). STIs reproductive tract infections caused by bacteria, viruses, and parasites, which transmitted through sexual contact. The high incidence shows that public's knowledge still low. This study aims to determine use drugs characteristi...

Abstract. The article presents data on the social characteristics of first sexual intercourse (FSI) among secondary school students in Slovenia, collected as part research project “Sexuality Secondary School Students Slovenia”. results show that for most respondents their FSI was a planned event occurring within an intimate partnership. Protective measures are used to considerable extent. There...

Male adolescents' sexual and reproductive health needs often go unmet in the primary care setting. This report discusses specific issues related to male adolescents' sexual and reproductive health care in the context of primary care, including pubertal and sexual development, sexual behavior, consequences of sexual behavior, and methods of preventing sexually transmitted infections (including H...

background sexually transmitted infections (stis) have a major negative impact on sexual and reproductive health globally. the most effective way to avoid stis is to abstain from sexual contact or having sex only in a long-term, mutually monogamous relationship with an uninfected partner. objectives this study aimed to determine behavioral prevention regarding stis. patients and methods this an...

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infections that are mainly transmitted from person-to-person through sexual contact[1]. Almost 30 types of causative bacteria, viruses and parasites have been isolated, which are responsible for multiple sexually transmissible diseases such as gonorrhea, chlamydial infection, syphilis, trichomoniasis, chancroid, genital herpes, human immunodeficiency v...

BACKGROUND In Germany, immunization against human papillomaviruses (HPV) is free of charge for all females aged 12 to 17 years. Since HPV infection rates rise soon after first intercourse, immunization against HPV should be completed before sexual debut. Knowledge of country-specific data on age at first intercourse and related risk factors is important to optimize prevention of HPV and other s...

Transmission of the crab louse Phthirus pubis generally occurs by close body contact. Diagnosis is usually clinical and screening for other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is indicated. While most evidence is extrapolated from studies of head lice treatments, topical pediculicides are recommended and treatment of sexual contacts is indicated.