Determinants of gonorrhoea infection among STD clinic attenders in Trinidad--II: sexual behavioural factors.

abstract：:The management of cases of gonorrhoea in the Genitourinary Medicine Department (GUM) of Newcastle upon Tyne in 1999 was audited. The sensitivity of microscopy in diagnosis was 90.4% for male urethral gonorrhoea and 26.6% for female genital gonorrhoea. The sensitivity of laboratory culture was 98.5%. Screening for Chla...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Watson PG

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Kiosk-facilitated HIV self-testing has been shown to be accurate and well accepted by emergency department (ED) patients. We investigated factors associated with patients who preferred self-testing over testing performed by health professionals in an ED-based HIV screening program. This opt-in program evaluation studi...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Hsieh YH,Beck KJ,Rothman RE,Gauvey-Kern M,Woodfield A,Peterson S,Signer D,Gaydos CA

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Combination antiretroviral therapy promotes longer life expectancy, making it possible for perinatally HIV-infected patients to achieve adulthood. Past therapy was not always optimized, suggesting that virological and host features may also play a role in survival. The aim of this study is to describe characteristics ...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Martin BM,Santos JS,Scapinello FV,Ribeiro CE,Gomes-da-Silva MM,Raboni SM

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:HIV-1 and HSV-2 are frequent genital co-infections in women. To determine how self-collected genital swabs compare to provider-collected cervicovaginal lavage, paired self-collected genital swabs and cervicovaginal lavage from women co-infected with HIV-1 and HSV-2 were evaluated. Women were in an acyclovir clinical t...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： McNicholl JM,Leelawiwat W,Whitehead S,Hanson DL,Evans-Strickfaden T,Cheng CY,Chonwattana W,Mueanpai F,Kittinunvorakoon C,Markowitz L,Dunne EF

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of low pH, normally present in the female genital tract, on HIV viability was examined. HIV is more acid stable than previously reported with no substantial reduction in infectivity occurring until pH levels are reduced below 4.5. The virucidal activity of 3 topical spermicides and chlorhexidine was assesse...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： O'Connor TJ,Kinchington D,Kangro HO,Jeffries DJ

更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A combination of in-depth interviews (n = 38) and surveys (n = 203) were used to (1) identify strategies to recruit persons at high risk for HIV infection; (2) determine whether one strategy was more successful than others; and (3) describe motivators and barriers to participation in HIV-prevention studies. From in-de...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Ogendo A,Otieno F,Nyikuri M,Shinde S,Nyambura M,Pals S,Chege W,Gust DA

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a study to determine the herpes simplex virus (HSV) type isolated from patients with primary (first-attack) genital herpes and to identify any clinical or epidemiological features that might influence the reported incidence of any particular viral type, there was almost an equal incidence of HSV-1 and HSV-2 isolate...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Woolley PD,Kudesia G

更新日期：1990-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Novel HIV testing strategies may improve the uptake of the test. The aim of the present study was to investigate the uptake of HIV testing during Birmingham Pride events in 2009 and 2010. The project was a collaboration between Whittall Street Clinic and Healthy Gay Life. This was a nurse-delivered service that was of...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Manavi K,Williams G,Newton R

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Home treatment with podophyllotoxin or imiquimod are commonly prescribed therapies for anogenital warts. It is important to ascertain if patients are locating all lesions for treatment and if they know when they are clear of them. We set out to assess patients' ability to determine the number and location of their gen...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Carey FM,Quah SP,Dinsmore W,Maw RD

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of secondary syphilis mimicking lupus vulgaris in an HIV-infected patient. A 21-year-old Brazilian man presented with a two-month history of asymptomatic cutaneous lesions accompanied by fever and fatigue. Dermatological evaluation revealed an erythematous, crusted, large plaque on the neck with the '...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Genovese G,Nazzaro G,Coggi A,Gianotti R,Ramoni S,Cusini M

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a previous internal audit of women attending the department of genitourinary medicine following rape, we noted that data from diagnostic coding seemed to underestimate the problem and that anecdotally, a number of women had been seen with concerns relating to historical assault. We therefore decided to record atten...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Horn CK,Scott GR,Bain SS

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated associations between history of syphilis infection and both cognitive function and depressive symptoms in people living with HIV (PLHIV) and comparable HIV-negative controls. Syphilis serological tests, cognitive function and depression were assessed in PLHIV and controls participating in the Pharmacokine...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： De Francesco D,Winston A,Underwood J,Cresswell FV,Anderson J,Post FA,Williams I,Mallon PW,Sachikonye M,Babalis D,Vera JH,Bagkeris E,Milinkovic A,Sabin CA

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Syphilis rates have been increasing in men who have sex with men (MSM) in London. To describe risk behaviour and refine public health interventions, we conducted prospective enhanced surveillance of new syphilis cases in MSM attending selected London sexual health clinics (SHCs) between October 2016 and January 2017. ...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Rana S,Macdonald N,French P,Jarman J,Patel S,Portman M,Suchak T,Sullivan A,White J,Crook P

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examines the use of various direct observation therapy-HAART treatment support modalities in Jos, Nigeria. A 12-month observational study enrolling 175 antiretroviral naïve patients into four arms of direct observation therapy-HAART (highly active antiretroviral therapy); daily observed therapy (DOT), twice...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Idoko JA,Agbaji O,Agaba P,Akolo C,Inuwa B,Hassan Z,Akintunde L,Badung B,Muazu M,Danang M,Imade G,Sankale JL,Kanki P

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The goal of this study was to develop an evaluation method of antiretroviral treatment adherence from a hospital pharmacy and to identify one or more factors that influenced this adherence, such as patient or treatment characteristics. The HIV patients included in this study were based, for the major part, in Saint-An...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Rubio M,Pédeboscq S,Ekouevi D,Zalabadi K,Chêne G,Bonarek M,Pometan JP

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Progression of lipodystrophy syndrome is a big challenge in HIV treatment. Nowadays, fat loss at the lower part of buttocks has become another problem as patients have started to complain that it is painful to be seated for a long time and/or on hard surfaces. We developed a method for buttock lipoatrophy treatment wi...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Serra MS,Gonçalves LZ,Ramos-e-Silva M

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In Ireland the incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is steadily increasing while the number of new HIV-diagnoses in men who have sex with men has more than doubled in the past decade. This study investigated the prevalence of STIs in asymptomatic HIV-infected men who have sex with men (MSM) attending a ...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Keaveney S,Sadlier C,O'Dea S,Delamere S,Bergin C

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Community viral load is an aggregate measure of HIV viral load in a particular geographic location, community, or subgroup. Community viral load provides a measure of disease burden in a community and community transmission risk. This study aims to examine community viral load trend in South Carolina and identify diff...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Chakraborty H,Weissman S,Duffus WA,Hossain A,Varma Samantapudi A,Iyer M,Albrecht H

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to assess prevalence and risk factors for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among fishermen along Lake Victoria, Kenya. This cross-sectional study surveyed 250 fishermen from beaches in Kisumu District using proportional-to-size sampling based on the number of registered boats per beach....

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Kwena ZA,Bukusi EA,Ng'ayo MO,Buffardi AL,Nguti R,Richardson B,Sang NM,Holmes K

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Senegal pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) Demonstration Project was an open-label cohort study assessing the delivery of daily oral PrEP to HIV-negative female sex workers (FSWs) in four Ministry of Health (MoH)-run clinics in Dakar, Senegal. We assessed uptake, retention in care, and adherence over up to 12 months ...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Sarr M,Gueye D,Mboup A,Diouf O,Bao MDB,Ndiaye AJ,Ndiaye BP,Hawes SE,Tousset E,Diallo A,Jones F,Kane CT,Thiam S,Ndour CT,Gottlieb GS,Mboup S

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of HIV infection in drug addicts and to address their drug habit, sexual life style and socioeconomic factors. This study was conducted among 505 male drug addicts comprising 250 intravenous drug users (IDUs) and 255 non-IDUs. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay wa...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Islam SK,Hossain KJ,Kamal M,Ahsan M

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The World Health Organization expects the rate of new HIV infections to decline in all global regions before the year 2005, except in South East Asia. More than 3 million people become HIV infected each year in South East Asia. It is incorrect to discuss it as a whole since the cultures in the region are so differen...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Dwyer JM

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is important to assess uptake of a new vaccine. The present survey estimated the uptake of the recently introduced human papillomavirus vaccine (HPVV) in the emirate of Abu Dhabi and also explored barriers to uptake. A questionnaire survey was conducted in secondary schools, enrolling 334 girls. The uptake percenta...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Al-Nuaimi NS,Al-Ghas YS,Al-Owais AH,Grivna M,Schneider J,Nagelkerke NJ,Bernsen RM

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using data from eligible participants, we evaluated procedures of a multi-step enrollment process for an mHealth, pilot randomized controlled trial aimed to promote regular HIV testing among at-risk, diverse sexual minority men. Completion rates of eligible participants were calculated and characterized for these enro...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Mitchell JW,Lammert S,Danh T,Horvath KJ

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this article is to audit the distribution and frequency of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) within a sexual network centred in South Wales. After diagnosis of a new case of HIV in February 2007, partner notification, HIV and STI testing were undertaken. Those traced were given information regarding sa...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Knapper CM,Temple M,Roderick J,Smith J,Birley HD

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The transmission efficiency of HIV-1 through unsafe medical injections can be estimated from seroconversions among health care workers (HCWs) after percutaneous exposures and documented iatrogenic outbreaks. Data from a case-control study of seroconversion after percutaneous exposures among US and European HCWs shows ...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Gisselquist DP

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to assess the impact on men's liking for the condoms they use of a range of factors including demographic variables and variables that describe men's experience of using particular condoms. One hundred and ninety-four men used 3765 condoms for which they provided a liking rating. The co...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Smith AM,Jolley D,Hocking J,Benton K,Gerofi J

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The risk of death is significantly higher in HIV-infected patients with tuberculosis (TB). This study aims to evaluate the impact of demographic, clinical and laboratory characteristics on the treatment outcome and mortality of TB/HIV co-infected patients in a tertiary TB centre in Iran. In total, 111 patients were re...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Tabarsi P,Chitsaz E,Moradi A,Baghaei P,Farnia P,Marjani M,Shamai M,Amiri M,Nikaein S,Mansouri D,Masjedi M,Altice F

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this paper is to assess the internal consistency of self-reported condom use among sex workers in Puerto Plata and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. We examined the responses to questions about condom use among 4 cross-sectional samples of sex workers. We compared measures based on: (1) questions using...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Weir SS,Fox LJ,DeMoya A,Gomez B,Guerrero E,Hassig SE

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vulval adhesion is a rare but recognized local complication following genital herpes infection. We believe this is only the second reported case of successful resolution of vulval herpetic adhesion using topical potent corticosteroid as the primary early treatment. ...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Challenor R,Alexander I

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00