Do participant characteristics influence the effectiveness of behavioral interventions? Promoting condom use to women.

abstract：:Metronidazole-resistant trichomoniasis is an uncommon condition that presents significant therapeutic challenges. Combination therapy with high-dose oral tinidazole and vaginal paromomycin cream has been uniformly successful. We present a case report of a patient who responded to combination therapy with high-dose ora...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Henien M,Nyirjesy P,Smith K

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Two of the major diagnostic methods for Trichomonas vaginalis, wet mount and culture, rely on the continued viability of the organism. Methods to increase the viability of T. vaginalis in urine are needed. GOAL:The goal of this study was to develop a method that increases the time of viability of T. vaginal...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Shafir SC,Sorvillo FJ,Upcroft JA,Upcroft P

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sexually transmitted infections spread through a network of contacts created by the formation of sexual partnerships. In physics, networks have been characterized as "scale-free" if they follow a power law with an exponent between 2 and 3. OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to test statistically whet...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Schneeberger A,Mercer CH,Gregson SA,Ferguson NM,Nyamukapa CA,Anderson RM,Johnson AM,Garnett GP

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ureaplasma urealyticum strains isolated from urethral specimens of 112 patients with nongonococcal urethritis, 17 with gonorrhea, and 33 asymptomatic carriers (controls) were tested by the growth-inhibition test with standard ureaplasma antisera (serotypes 1-8). Cases with more than one serotype (two to four types) we...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Crăcea E,Constantinescu S,Lazar M

更新日期：1985-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Higher gender equality is associated with many human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) preventive behaviors, including HIV testing. HIV self-testing is a relatively new testing technology that could assist with HIV prevention. However, there are no studies examining gender equality and HIV self-testing. We examin...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Vrana-Diaz CJ,Korte JE,Gebregziabher M,Richey L,Selassie A,Sweat M,Gichangi A

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinical observations indicate that herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) is significantly less likely than herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) to establish latency in (or reactivate from) sacral ganglionic tissue. In an effort to identify viral functions associated with latency, we analyzed HSV-1 isolates from three pa...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Fife KH,Boggs D

更新日期：1986-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the incidence of early syphilis based on time from initiation of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients. STUDY DESIGN:Five hundred thirty-nine HIV-positive patients undergoing HAART were followed up to 4 years to identify early (prima...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Park WB,Jang HC,Kim SH,Kim HB,Kim NJ,Oh MD,Choe KW

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Recent trial results demonstrate that the transmission probability of HSV-2 in monogamous couples is nearly halved by the use of valacyclovir as suppressive therapy. GOAL:The goal of this study is to understand the potential impact of suppressive valacyclovir therapy on the transmission of HSV-2 within a po...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Williams JR,Jordan JC,Davis EA,Garnett GP

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the test-retest reliability, sensitivity and specificity, and criterion-related validity of the Risk Behavior Assessment (RBA) syphilis questions. The RBA is a standardized instrument that has been used in several studies of STDs in drug users. METHODS:For the test-retest reliability study, 219 ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Fisher DG,Reynolds GL,Creekmur B,Johnson ME,Deaugustine N

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Published studies have not investigated sexually transmitted disease-associated risk behaviors among men who have sex with men (MSM) attending U.S. sex resorts. GOAL:We conducted an exploratory study to identify demographic and behavioral correlates of recently engaging in unprotected anal sex (UAS) among M...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Crosby R,DiClemente RJ,Mettey A

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Disease intervention specialists (DIS) in North Carolina have less time to conduct partner notification because of competing responsibilities while simultaneously facing increased case loads because of increased human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing. We developed a model to predict undiagnosed HIV infec...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Hoots BE,MacDonald PD,Hightow-Weidman LB,Leone PA,Miller WC

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Partner notification for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections is acceptable and feasible among female sex workers attending sexually transmitted infection clinics in Guatemala, especially for regular partners. Intention to refer the sexual partner was best predicted by attitude followed by social norms and ba...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Sabidó M,Gregg LP,Vallès X,Nikiforov M,Monzón JE,Pedroza MI,Vermund SH,Casabona J

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Screening women for Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) infection using selective screening criteria has been operational in the northwestern United States (Region X) since 1988. Changes in the field, including declines in CT prevalence, introduction of sensitive laboratory tests, and budgetary pressures necessitate ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： La Montagne DS,Patrick LE,Fine DN,Marrazzo JM,Region X Infertility Prevention Project.

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Douching may interfere with determination of microbicide safety and effectiveness. This practice has not been adequately studied among women at risk of HIV infection. GOAL:This study assessed douching practices among women at risk of HIV infection in the United States. STUDY DESIGN:Data were collected on d...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Koblin BA,Mayer K,Mwatha A,Brown-Peterside P,Holt R,Marmor M,Smith C,Chiasson MA

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To quantify the scope and yield of targeted syphilis screening in nonmedical settings in 7 US cities affected by recent syphilis outbreaks among men who have sex with men (MSM). METHODS:Data were collected from syphilis screening activities targeting MSM between 1999 and 2004, conducted in bathhouses or othe...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Ciesielski C,Kahn RH,Taylor M,Gallagher K,Prescott LJ,Arrowsmith S

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic nongonococcal urethritis (NGU) is a well-recognized clinical problem in genitourinary medicine clinics, but its etiology and optimal management are poorly understood. GOAL:The authors showed previously that antibody to chlamydial hsp60 is associated with urethritis 30 to 92 days after treatment of a...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Horner P,Thomas B,Gilroy C,Egger M,McClure M,Taylor-Robinson D

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We described sexual transmission behaviors and serodiscordant partnerships among an online sample of HIV-positive men who have sex with men (N = 416) in Asia. High rates of unprotected anal intercourse (74.8%), serodiscordant partnerships (68.5%), and unprotected sex within serodiscordant partnerships (∼60.0%) were re...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Wei C,Guadamuz TE,Lim SH,Koe S

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/sexually transmitted disease (STD)-related interventions rely on self-reported risk behavioral data, which are biased toward social desirability. It is warranted to develop methods for data triangulation. METHODS:Some questions on HIV/STD-related behaviors that were asked ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Lau JT,Yeung NC,Mui LW,Tsui HY,Gu J

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Identifying and treating genital infections, including sexually transmitted infections (STI), among newly diagnosed human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected individuals may benefit both public and individual health. We assessed prevalence of genital infections and their correlates among newly diagnosed HI...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Djomand G,Schlefer M,Gutreuter S,Tobias S,Patel R,DeLuca N,Hood J,Sawadogo S,Chen C,Muadinohamba A,Lowrance DW,Bock N

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and characterize behavioral correlates among pregnant women attending inner city public STD clinics. STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective study of 2303 pregnant women frequency matched by clinic and year of visit to 2303 nonpregnant women seeking se...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Johnson HL,Erbelding EJ,Zenilman JM,Ghanem KG

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to provide updated estimates of the average lifetime medical cost per infection for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis. METHODS:We adapted a published decision tree model that allowed for 7 possible outcomes of infection: (1) symptomatic infection, treated, no sequelae; (...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Kumar S,Chesson H,Spicknall IH,Kreisel K,Gift TL

更新日期：2021-01-23 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined the prevalence of rectal chlamydia treatment failures in men who have sex with men and women attending Alberta sexually transmitted infection clinics. Among those completing a test of cure, there was no significant difference among patients treated initially with azithromycin (treatment failure, 39/460 [8....

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Gratrix J,Brandley J,Dane M,Plitt SS,Smyczek P,Read R,Singh AE

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The objectives of this study were to understand client and provider attitudes, experiences, and practices regarding HIV partner notification in the United States and to help identify future research and program needs. GOALS:The goals of this study were to synthesize the literature reporting client and provi...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Passin WF,Kim AS,Hutchinson AB,Crepaz N,Herbst JH,Lyles CM,HIV\/AIDS Prevention Research Synthesis Project Team.

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the outcomes of a partner referral program at the sexually transmitted disease (STD) clinic in Amsterdam that encourages gonorrhea and chlamydia patients to refer their own partners to medical examination. STUDY DESIGN:355 patients with a confirmed infection cooperated in partner referral and gav...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： van de Laar MJ,Termorshuizen F,van den Hoek A

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES/GOAL:We compared risk behaviors and HIV testing between recent (in the U.S. <5 years) and established (in the U.S. >5 years) Hispanic immigrant men (N = 410). STUDY:This study was a population-based, cross-sectional survey of HIV/sexually transmitted disease markers and risk behaviors in men age 18 to 35 ye...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Levy V,Page-Shafer K,Evans J,Ruiz J,Morrow S,Reardon J,Lynch M,Raymond HF,Klausner JD,Facer M,Molitor F,Allen B,Ajufo BG,Ferrero D,Sanford GB,McFarland W,HeyMan Study Team.

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sexual partnership dates are critical to sexually transmitted infection/HIV research and control programs, although validity is limited by inaccurate recall and reporting. METHODS:We examined data from 302 heterosexual adults (151 index-partner dyads) to assess reliability of reporting. Dates of first sex a...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Sanchez DM,Schoenbach VJ,Harvey SM,Warren JT,Poole C,Leone PA,Adimora AA,Agnew CR

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Denmark introduced the quadrivalent human papillomavirus vaccine into the vaccination program for 12- to 15-year-old girls in 2008 to 2009. In 2012, the program was supplemented with a catch-up program for women aged up to 27 years. We evaluated the effectiveness of the Danish vaccination program on the nati...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Bollerup S,Baldur-Felskov B,Blomberg M,Baandrup L,Dehlendorff C,Kjaer SK

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:There have been few recent population-based herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) seroprevalence studies in England, but reports from the United States have indicated a 30% rise in HSV-2 seroprevalence between 1976 and 1994. This study aimed to ascertain trends in HSV-2 infection in England between 1991 and 20...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Morris-Cunnington M,Brown D,Pimenta J,Robinson NJ,Miller E

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To study the incidence, persistence, and determinants of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in a population of Inuit women from Nunavik, Quebec, by overall HPV infection, Alphapapillomavirus (α) species, and oncogenic risk grouping. METHODS:We recruited a cohort of Inuit women living in communities in Nun...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Bennett R,Cerigo H,Coutlée F,Roger M,Franco EL,Brassard P

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We previously demonstrated a decrease in bacterial vaginosis (BV) and an increase in Lactobacillus colonization among randomized controlled trial (RCT) participants who received monthly oral periodic presumptive treatment (PPT; 2 g metronidazole + 150 mg fluconazole). Posttrial data were analyzed to test the...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Balkus JE,Jaoko W,Mandaliya K,Richardson BA,Masese L,Gitau R,Kiarie J,Marrazzo J,Farquhar C,McClelland RS

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00