AIM To evaluate the association between selected potential socio-demographic and behavioral risk factors and infertility in Nigerian men. METHODS There were two groups in this study. One group consisted of 150 men with proven male infertility, and the other consisted of 150 fertile men with normal semen parameters. Both were matched for age, place of residence and key socio-demographic variab...

The gonorrhoea caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae remains a major global public health problem with high morbidity. Gonorrhoea can affect both women and men, being more prevalent in sexually active young individuals. Even after infection from N. gonorrhoeae, many patients may remain asymptomatic, making diagnosis adequate treatment of disease difficult. control have been difficult re...

We estimated the prevalence of screening for prostate cancer in indigenous people Brazil. also studied how ethnicity, age, social conditions, lifestyle, and history sexually transmitted infections are associated with altered prostate-specific antigen (PSA) values. This is a cross-sectional study people, ≥ 40 years old, from Dourados reserve, Mato Grosso do Sul, The patients underwent total PSA ...

Background: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a major public health challenge, particularly in developing countries where the infrastructure is often poor. Despite having number of interventions Beitbridge (such as 24-h wellness centre), Zimbabwe, incidence and prevalence STIs increasing. Objectives: This study, therefore, aims to assess risk factors associated with high urban Beitbrid...

Overview The link between contraception and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV, constitutes a recurring theme and more emphasis is needed on the incorporation of the control of those infections in the provision of hormonal contraception through the promotion of dual method use. Confirmation of the vital role of infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV) in the aetiology of...

How to cite this article: Hoque ME. Reported risky sexual practices amongst female undergraduate students in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Afr J Prm Health Care Fam Med. 2011;3(1), Art. #281, 6 pages. http:// dx.doi.org/10.4102/phcfm. v3i1.281 Background: In South Africa, youths aged 15–24 years are at a higher risk of HIV infections than other age groups, and female youths are at a greater risk...

BACKGROUND Oncogenic human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, particularly multiple HPV types, is recognized as a necessary cause of anal cancer. However, a limited number of studies have reported the prevalence of anal HPV infection in Asia. We determined the prevalence, genotypes, and risk factors for anal HPV infection in Japanese HIV-positive men who have sex with men (MSM), heterosexual men, ...

OBJECTIVE Control of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among female sex workers (FSWs) is an important strategy to reduce HIV transmission. A study was conducted to determine the prevalence and assess the current clinical management of STIs in India. METHODS FSWs attending three clinics for regular checkups or symptoms were screened for study eligibility. A behavioral questionnaire was a...

Illicit drug users sustain the epidemics of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), hepatitis C (HCV), and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Substance abuse treatment programs present a major intervention point in stemming these epidemics. As a part of the "Infections and Substance Abuse" study, established by the National Drug Abuse Treatment Clinica...

Background: Sexually transmitted infections remain a significant public health problem mainly in low-income countries. Despite the high efficacy of HIV-PrEP, an upsurge STIs is recorded globally after HIV-PrEP introduction due to sexual behaviour change among users. Nairobi has highest rate uptake and large number users visit facilities get treatment for STIs. This study aimed assess knowledge ...