Prevalence and risk factors of reproductive tract infections among a defined population of Iranian women.

abstract：:In this review, we describe condom use and its influencing factors in China, with a particular focus on the five populations that are at high risk for HIV/sexually transmissible infections (STI) infection: female sex workers, men who have sex with men, migrant workers, young people and sero-discordant couples. The ris...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Zou H,Xue H,Wang X,Lu D

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The NSW Sexual Health Infoline (SHIL) is a free and confidential sexual health information and referral line. The ability of Australian sexual health helplines to facilitate successful referrals has not been studied. In the present study, we sought to determine whether callers were successful in accessing th...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Ewing M,Read P,Knight V,Morgan S,Hanlon M,McDonald A,McIver R,Wright S,McNulty A

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Safer sex is important and comprises of a series of five condom-related behaviours: accessing, carrying, negotiating, using and disposing. This study explored potential gender and age differences in these condom-related behaviours. Data suggests gender differences exist for accessing, carrying and disposing behaviours...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Hancock J

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The introduction of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has irrevocably changed the nature of the HIV epidemic in developed countries. Although the use of HAART does not completely restore health in HIV-infected individuals, it has dramatically reduced morbidity and mortality. Increases in life expectancy res...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Cordery DV,Cooper DA

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Drug use has been associated with risk behaviour among gay men. We examined the use of drugs and sexual risk behaviour among homosexually-active men who engaged in group sex in Australia. METHODS:We used an anonymous, self-complete survey about participants' most recent occasion of group sex with other men ...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Prestage G,Grierson J,Bradley J,Hurley M,Hudson J

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The increased life expectancy of HIV-infected individuals due to improved treatment has revealed an unexpected increase in non-AIDS comorbidities that are typically associated with older age including cardiovascular disease, dementia and frailty. The majority of these diseases arise as the result of dysregulated syste...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Hearps AC,Angelovich TA,Jaworowski A,Mills J,Landay AL,Crowe SM

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Condoms are highly effective for HIV prevention, yet are not currently indicated by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for anal sex. We surveyed a national sample of men who have sex with men to assess whether FDA label indication could affect anticipated condom use, and to determine levels of perceived condom ...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Siegler AJ,Ahlschlager L,Rosenthal EM,Sullivan PS,Kelley CF,Rosenberg ES,Sanchez TH,Moore RH,Mehta CC,Cecil MP

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination is expected to reduce the burden of cervical cancer in most settings; however, it is also expected to interfere with the effectiveness of screening. In the future, maintaining Pap cytology as the primary cervical screening test may become too costly. As the prevalence of cervical...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Tota J,Mahmud SM,Ferenczy A,Coutlée F,Franco EL

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine in which circumstances Victorian general practitioners (GPs) offer chlamydia testing to patients, the attitudes of GPs in relation to contact tracing, how often GPs use a pre-printed partner letter and patient brochure and what proportion of GPs have immediate internet access in their consulting...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Tomnay JE,Gebert RL,Fairley CK

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis are important sexually transmissible pathogens. The aim of the present study was to determine their prevalence in symptomatic and asymptomatic people. METHODS:Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and standard methods were tested for 413 specimens. RESULTS:The regi...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Ouzounova-Raykova VV,El Tibi M,Mitov IG

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study explored the role of masculinity and perceived condom use skills in African-American men's abusive response to female partners' condom requests. METHODS:Eighty African-American men aged 18-29 years completed measures on sexual behaviour, responses to condom requests, condom use self-efficacy and ...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Raiford JL,Seth P,Braxton ND,DiClemente RJ

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Background Physician-adolescent sexuality discussions are a recommended element in health maintenance visits, but such discussions - if they occur at all - probably vary by adolescents' characteristics and situations, and physicians' personal beliefs and training. However, little is known about the form and ...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Alexander SC,Christ SL,Fortenberry JD,Pollak KI,Østbye T,Bravender T,Shields CG

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Background Patient information leaflets (PILs) are widely utilised within publically funded sexual health clinics to deliver sexual health-related information (SHRI); however, their continued value to clients in the era of social media is unclear. This study aimed to evaluate clients' opinions on three newly...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Varma R,Chung C,Townsend A,Power M

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Australia has a widely dispersed network of public sexual health services that test large numbers of people from high prevalence populations for genital Chlamydia trachomatis infection. These populations include young sexually active heterosexuals, men who have sex with men, sex workers and Aboriginal and To...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Franklin N,O'Connor CC,Shaw M,Guy R,Grulich A,Fairley CK,Chen MY,Hellard M,Dickson B,Marshall L,Donovan B,ACCESS Collaboration.

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Extremely high rates of diagnosis of Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) have been recorded in remote communities across northern and central Australia. Re-testing at 3 months, after treatment administered, of CT or NG is recommended to detect repeat infections and prevent morbidity an...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Garton L,Dyda A,Guy R,Silver B,McGregor S,Hengel B,Rumbold A,Taylor-Thomson D,Knox J,Maher L,Kaldor J,Ward J,STRIVE Investigators.

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Background Research in the US and UK shows that lesbian women are less likely than their heterosexual peers to attend for routine Pap smear tests. This study examined Pap smear test rates among community-attached lesbian, bisexual and queer (LBQ) women in New South Wales (NSW), to investigate if rates had ch...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Douglas C,Deacon R,Mooney-Somers J

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The study examined risk factors for having ever contracted sexually transmissible infections (STI) among a high-risk sample in midwestern USA. METHODS:A cross sectional survey was conducted among 428 homeless youth aged 16-19 years. Assessed correlates included child maltreatment, street exposure, sexual hi...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Tyler KA,Whitbeck LB,Chen X,Johnson K

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This Special Issue of Sexual Health aims to collate the latest evidence base focussed on understanding the current epidemic and transmission of gonorrhoea, choice of treatment, molecular epidemiology application, concerns about antimicrobial resistance and alternative prevention and control for gonorrhoea. ...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Ong JJ,Wi T,Hughes G,Williamson DA,Mayaud P,Chow EPF

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rates of sexually transmissible infections (STIs) in remote central Australian Aboriginal communities have been persistently high for over two decades, yet risk factors for STIs in these communities are not well understood. This qualitative study explored behavioural and contextual risk factors for STIs in young Abori...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Watson C,Smith K,Latif A,Armstrong W,Ward J,Guy R,Senior K

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Objective To compare condom use motives and behaviours in the context of penile-vaginal intercourse (PVI) with new versus established sexual partners, using daily event-level data among a clinic-recruited sample. METHODS:Participants (ages 15-65 years old) were recruited from five sexually transmissible inf...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Crosby RA,Milhausen RR,Graham CA,Yarber WL,Sanders SA,Charnigo R,Shrier LA

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several studies have examined condom use during 'holiday' sex but have not considered condom errors in this context. This study aims to identify factors associated with late application of condoms during participants' most recent vaginal intercourse at home and away from home (holidays or short breaks). MET...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Cousins G,Layte R,Ingham R,McGee H

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background The aims of this research were to determine personal differences depending on the reason for regretting or not first vaginal intercourse and its effects on sexual behaviour later on among young adults, and to assess the association between reasons for engaging in first vaginal intercourse and regretting it....

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Suris JC,Akre C,Jacot-Descombes C,Leeners B,Morselli D,Barrense-Dias Y

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of self-collected specimens to test for sexually transmissible infections (STI) has reduced the opportunity for physical examination. Physical examination has been found to be of limited value in asymptomatic heterosexual women and men; however, prior studies have excluded higher risk populations. We...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Yong Ma J,Ryder N,Wray L,McNulty A

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The identification of factors associated with delayed diagnosis of HIV infection in Victoria, Australia was the aim of the present study. METHODS:Demographic and epidemiological characteristics of cases notified to the Victorian HIV surveillance database between 1 January 1994 and 31 December 2006 were anal...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Lemoh C,Guy R,Yohannes K,Lewis J,Street A,Biggs B,Hellard M

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Accurate estimates of HPV vaccination coverage are critical for determining the proportion of the target female population that is not protected by the vaccine, as well as for monitoring the performance of vaccine delivery programs. The implementation of an HPV vaccination register, either as part of an existing immun...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Gertig DM,Brotherton JM,Saville M

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Clinical guidelines recommend annual chlamydia tests for all sexually active people aged 15-29 years. This study measured adherence to these guidelines and compared testing rates to the projected levels required to reduce chlamydia prevalence. METHODS:All chlamydia tests conducted in Tasmania during 2012-1...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Stephens N,Coleman D,Shaw K,Sullivan MO,McGregor A,Cooley L,Vally H,Venn A

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background A substantial increase in gonorrhoea notifications in New South Wales has been observed in recent years. METHODS:We assessed yield of testing and characteristics of those diagnosed with gonorrhoea from January 2008 to December 2013 at RPA Sexual Health in the inner-west of Sydney. Yield was defined as the ...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Rajagopal P,Goddard SL,Templeton DJ

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sexuality and power are at the root of most sexual and reproductive health problems in Thailand, including reproductive tract infections, fertility and population control, unwanted pregnancy and abortion, unsafe abortion, unsafe motherhood and violence against women, as well as issues emerging from the mobile and migr...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Chandeying V

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This multi-method study explores the perceived health status and health behaviours of sexual minority (i.e. self-identifying with a sexual identity label other than heterosexual) females (i.e. those assigned female at birth who may or may not identify as women) in Mumbai, India, a population whose health has...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Bowling J,Dodge B,Banik S,Bartelt E,Rawat S,Guerra-Reyes L,Hensel D,Herbenick D,Anand V

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The New South Wales Government's NSW HIV Strategy 2012-2015: A New Era represented a punctuated shift of policy direction, and was remarkable for its ground-breaking declaration that HIV transmission could be virtually ended by 2020. This significant policy shift occurred after a long period of stability and only incr...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： O'Donnell D,Perche D

更新日期：2016-04-21 00:00:00