Clustering of syringe sharing and unprotected sex risk behaviors in male injecting drug users in China.

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：BACKGROUND:Project SAFE, a gender- and culture-specific cognitive-behavioral intervention, was one of the few interventions to have demonstrated a significant reduction in sexually transmitted infections in a randomized, controlled trial. GOAL:We evaluated intervention efficacy in 379 Mexican Americans and 170 African...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Korte JE,Shain RN,Holden AE,Piper JM,Perdue ST,Champion JD,Sterneckert K

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In light of the racial-ethnic and poverty composition of the United States population and the distribution of syphilis morbidity across population subgroups, it is important to determine how race-ethnicity and poverty jointly and independently affect transmission dynamics of syphilis and other sexually transmitted dis...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Aral SO

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Serosorting, selecting sex partners of the same HIV status, may be associated with increased risk of sexually transmitted infection (STI). We examined the association between unprotected anal intercourse (UAI) with a seroconcordant partner and STIs among HIV-negative men who have sex with men (MSM) at an urb...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Hotton AL,Gratzer B,Mehta SD

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The Syva Micro Trak enzyme immunoassay (EIA) is used widely for screening women infected with Chlamydia trachomatis. Confirmatory tests used in conjunction with EIA screening have shown that false-positive results are common. GOALS:To evaluate the specificity of the Syva MicroTrak EIA by conf...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Beebe JL,Masters H,Jungkind D,Heltzel DM,Weinberg A

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Little is known about the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and about sexual and reproductive health in Central and Eastern Europe. However, it is clear that major epidemics of STIs currently exist. GOAL:To provide baseline information for the development of national guidelines on the man...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Claeys P,Ismailov R,Rathe S,Jabbarova A,Claeys G,Fonck K,Temmerman M

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In response to the increased hepatitis C virus (HCV) prevalence recently found among participants of the Amsterdam preexposure prophylaxis demonstration project, we evaluated HCV prevalence over time and the performance of the HCV-MOSAIC risk score for detection of HCV infection in HIV-negative men who have ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Newsum AM,van Rooijen MS,Kroone M,Bruisten SM,Matser A,Hogewoning A,Prins M,Heijman T

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adolescents are at high risk of sexually transmitted disease (STD)/HIV infection, and one vulnerable subgroup is African American females. The association between adolescents' previous experience of STD and recent sexual risk behaviors has been ill-defined. GOAL:The goal was to examine the associations betw...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Diclemente RJ,Wingood GM,Sionean C,Crosby R,Harrington K,Davies S,Hook EW 3rd,Oh MK

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are complex, synergistic, and persistent sexually transmitted infection (STI) epidemics affecting gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (gbMSM) in every major urban centre across North America. We explored the spatial architecture of egocentric sexual networks for gbMSM in Toronto, Canada. ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Gesink D,Wang S,Guimond T,Kimura L,Connell J,Salway T,Gilbert M,Mishra S,Tan D,Burchell AN,Brennan DJ,Logie CH,Grace D

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The objective of this study was to analyze the proportion of herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2) in genital infections during a 10-year period (2003-2012) among outpatients of a clinic of sexually transmitted disease in Southwestern Finland. METHODS:We analyzed prospectively the proportion ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Kortekangas-Savolainen O,Orhanen E,Puodinketo T,Vuorinen T

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Cervicovaginal lavage (CVL) is often used for research and may be easier and more accurate than vaginal swabs as a specimen collection method. GOAL:The goal of this study was to compare (CVL) with vaginal swabs for the detection of bacterial vaginosis (BV) and Trichomonas vaginalis (TV). STUDY:CVL and vagi...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Kissinger PJ,Dumestre J,Clark RA,Wenthold L,Mohammed H,Hagensee ME,Martin DH

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), one of the major sequelae of the current epidemic of sexually transmitted diseases, has been shown to be a polymicrobial infection. This study compares the efficacy and safety of two broad-spectrum combination drug regimens, cefotetan with doxycycline and cefoxitin with doxycycline, ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Walker CK,Landers DV,Ohm-Smith MJ,Robbie MO,Luft J,Schachter J,Sweet RL

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Because of health disparities, incarcerated persons are at higher risk for multiple health issues, including HIV. Correctional facilities have an opportunity to provide HIV services to an underserved population. This article describes Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)-funded HIV testing and se...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Seth P,Figueroa A,Wang G,Reid L,Belcher L

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Clinical studies demonstrate increased prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated disease in HIV-infected individuals and an increased risk of HIV acquisition in HPV-infected individuals. The mechanisms underlying this synergy are not defined. We hypothesize that women with cervical intraepithelial ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Mhatre M,McAndrew T,Carpenter C,Burk RD,Einstein MH,Herold BC

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Syphilis rates are rising in California, but the impact of HIV infection on syphilis infection remains uncertain. We describe differences between HIV-infected and HIV-uninfected patients diagnosed with syphilis within Kaiser Permanente Northern California. METHODS:We performed retrospective analyses of pati...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Horberg MA,Ranatunga DK,Quesenberry CP,Klein DB,Silverberg MJ

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In October 2009, a quadrivalent vaccine for human papillomavirus (HPV) was licensed in the United States for males aged 9 to 26 years. The attitudes and beliefs of parents play a critical role in uptake of this vaccine because parental consent is typically required for adolescent HPV vaccination. This study ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Dempsey AF,Butchart A,Singer D,Clark S,Davis M

更新日期：2011-08-01 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:South Africa has one of the world's fastest growing HIV epidemics. Genital bleeding during sexual intercourse may play a role in facilitating HIV transmission in South Africa. PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to examine the prevalence and sources of coital bleeding among men and women living in a Cape ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Kalichman SC,Simbayi LC,Cain D,Cherry C,Jooste S

更新日期：2006-09-01 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：:Selected results from a recent study on sexual behavior in the United States are presented, focusing on the association between sexual behavior, disease prevention, and STD outcome. The data are from national household samples of adult men and women. The results show that a sizeable proportion of the U.S. adult popula...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Tanfer K

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study examined condom use and sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing among unmarried, non-cohabiting women and men who had multiple past-year partnerships or perceived their partner's involvement in another sexual relationship. METHODS:We identified 5868 and 5330 unmarried, non-cohabiting sexuall...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Copen CE,Leichliter JS,Spicknall IH,Aral SO

更新日期：2019-11-01 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：:The objective of this study was to develop and apply a serologic method for identification of different strains of Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Several procedures for preparation of cell-free extracts were tried; the most satisfactory was that with phosphate-buffered saline solution. Both capillary tube and immunodiffusion ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Quinn RW,Lowry PN,Hellerqvist CG

更新日期：1980-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:More than 30 different human papillomavirus (HPV) types infect the anogenital mucosa and are responsible for a variety of benign, premalignant, and malignant lesions including cervical cancer. The goal of this study was to determine the distribution of individual HPV types in various grads of ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Labropoulou V,Diakomanolis E,Dailianas S,Kalpaktsoglou K,Balamotis A,Mavromara P

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A temperature-sensitive mutant of Neisseria gonorrhoeae strain tsA-1 was used in a transformation test for the laboratory diagnosis of gonorrhea. This transformation test (C test) is based on a spotting of a DNA lysate, obtained through simple base-acid extraction of a cervical-swab specimen, onto a lawn of tsA-1, whi...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Zubrzycki L,Weinberger SS

更新日期：1980-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES AND GOAL:The goal of this study was to examine risk of reproductive tract infections (RTIs) among women in rural China, including prevalence, influence of sociodemographic characteristics, knowledge, hygienic practices, attitudes, and behaviors related to premarital and extramarital sex, and abortion. STUDY...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Xia DY,Liao SS,He QY,Choi KH,Mandel JS

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are important public health concerns among black men who have sex with men only (BMSMO), as well as those who have sex with both men and women (BMSMW). Sexually transmitted infections also increase risk of acquiring and HIV, which is also a critical concern. Compared wi...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Dyer TV,Turpin RE,Stall R,Khan MR,Nelson LE,Brewer R,Friedman MR,Mimiaga MJ,Cook RL,OʼCleirigh C,Mayer KH

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We used the US national survey data to examine sexual behavior by pregnancy status and found that, overall, pregnant women did not differ from nonpregnant women in penile-anal sex and associated condom use. Compared with nonpregnant women, pregnant women had lower or similar reports of other sexual behaviors. ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Leichliter JS,Aral SO

更新日期：2019-03-01 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：BACKGROUND:Patient education upon diagnosis of a sexually transmitted infection (STI) may effect changes in high-risk sexual behavior. OBJECTIVE:Describe emergency department (ED) communication with urban female patients treated for STIs. METHODS:: This secondary analysis of data collected during a study of ED commun...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Rhodes KV,Bisgaier J,Becker N,Padowitz N,Vashi A,McNutt LA

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00