In search of optimal genital herpes management and standard of care (INSIGHTS): doctors' and patients' perceptions of genital herpes.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe an exercise, the structure and content of which assists medical students to conduct potentially embarrassing conversations concerning sexual health which require expression of empathy, to integrate previous learning, to identify their further learning needs, and to develop and test strategies to m...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Henderson P,Johnson MH

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In settings with poor sexually transmitted infection (STI) control in high-risk groups, periodic presumptive treatment (PPT) can quickly reduce the prevalence of genital ulcers, Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) and Chlamydia trachomatis (CT). However, few studies have assessed the impact on HIV. Mathematical model...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Vickerman P,Ndowa F,O'Farrell N,Steen R,Alary M,Delany-Moretlwe S

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In addition to inadequate access to early diagnosis and treatment with antimicrobial agents for patients and sexual contacts, management and control of STIs is significantly challenged by emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), particularly for STIs such as Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Mycoplasma genitali...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Sadiq ST,Mazzaferri F,Unemo M

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatitis A is a self-limiting infection caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV), transmitted predominantly by the faecal-oral route including some sexual practices. Outbreaks are commonly reported in the men who have sex with men (population. Previous exposure is thought to provide life-long immunity against subsequent...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Lee MJ,Douthwaite S,Kulasegaram R

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To describe sexual risk behaviour, correlates of unprotected anal intercourse (UAI) and never testing for HIV and its implications for HIV prevention interventions among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Nigeria and other similar contexts. METHODS:A cross-sectional survey was administered to 712 MSM in Abu...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Vu L,Andrinopoulos K,Tun W,Adebajo S

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Syphilis is an important cause of morbidity in sub-Saharan Africa, and a cofactor for the sexual transmission of HIV. A better understanding of the prevalence and risk factors of syphilis in African populations would help to formulate effective interventions for its prevention and treatment. METHODS:The pre...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Todd J,Munguti K,Grosskurth H,Mngara J,Changalucha J,Mayaud P,Mosha F,Gavyole A,Mabey D,Hayes R

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The INSIGHT case-control study confirmed that HIV serodiscordant unprotected anal intercourse (SdUAI) remains the primary risk factor for HIV infection in gay men in England. This paper uses qualitative follow-up data to examine the contexts of SdUAI and other risk factors among the case-control study partic...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Elam G,Macdonald N,Hickson FC,Imrie J,Power R,McGarrigle CA,Fenton KA,Gilbart VL,Ward H,Evans BG,INSIGHT Collaborative Research Team.

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:STIs during pregnancy increase adverse pregnancy and birth outcomes and may increase HIV risk. STI syndromic management is standard of care in South Africa. Our study evaluated the prevalence and incidence of STIs in pregnant women and the associated risk factors. METHODS:We combined data from two prospectiv...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Nyemba DC,Medina-Marino A,Peters RPH,Klausner JD,Ngwepe P,Myer L,Johnson LF,Davey DJ

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To explore current patterns of testing for genital chlamydial infection in primary care, and to identify practice characteristics influencing testing rates. METHOD:Aggregate numbers of chlamydia tests and results for each practice in Nottingham Health District were matched to practice characteristics. Age s...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Kufeji O,Slack R,Cassell JA,Pugh S,Hayward A

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The objective of this study was to compare the costs and outcomes of two sexually transmitted infection (STI) screening interventions targeted at men in football club settings in England, including screening promoted by team captains. METHODS:A comparison of costs and outcomes was undertaken alongside a pil...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Jackson LJ,Roberts TE,Fuller SS,Sutcliffe LJ,Saunders JM,Copas AJ,Mercer CH,Cassell JA,Estcourt CS

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine the policy and practice of HIV testing in genitourinary medicine clinics in the United Kingdom. DESIGN:All 176 consultants in charge of genitourinary medicine clinics in the United Kingdom were sent a policy and practice questionnaire. A self selected group of 53 clinics conducted a retrospective...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

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更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To explore the bodily and relational experience of taking antiretroviral therapy (ART) and the subsequent effect on retention in HIV care in six sub-Saharan African countries. METHODS:In-depth interviews were conducted with 130 people living with HIV (PLHIV) who had initiated ART, 38 PLHIV who were lost to ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Renju J,Moshabela M,McLean E,Ddaaki W,Skovdal M,Odongo F,Bukenya D,Wamoyi J,Bonnington O,Seeley J,Zaba B,Wringe A

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To collect and analyse published and unpublished surveillance and research data on the prevalence of same sex sexual activity among male adults (including male-to-female transgenders and sex workers) in low and middle income countries. METHODS:Key indicators were operationalised (ever sex with a man, sex wi...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Cáceres C,Konda K,Pecheny M,Chatterjee A,Lyerla R

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of antiretroviral therapy in pregnancy is to deliver a healthy uninfected child to a healthy mother, without prejudicing the future treatment opportunities of the mother. The use of zidovudine monotherapy rapidly became standard practice once it had been shown to reduce by 67% mother to child transmission in w...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Taylor GP,Lyall EG,Mercey D,Smith R,Chester T,Newell ML,Tudor-Williams G

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Doxycycline, one of two recommended therapies for non-gonococcal urethritis (NGU), consists of a 7-day course of therapy (100 mg BID). Since suboptimal adherence may contribute to poor treatment outcomes, we examined the association between self-reported imperfect adherence to doxycycline and clinical and mic...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Khosropour CM,Manhart LE,Colombara DV,Gillespie CW,Lowens MS,Totten PA,Golden MR,Simoni J

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Numbers of newly diagnosed HIV infections among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Germany increased after the year 2000. We sought to explore trends in STI co-infections around the time of HIV seroconversion in patients from the German HIV-1 seroconverter cohort from 1996-2007. METHODS:MSM from the cohort ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Spielmann N,Münstermann D,Hagedorn HJ,an der Heiden M,Houareau C,Gunsenheimer-Bartmeyer B,Kücherer C,Keeren K,Hamouda O,Marcus U,German HIV-1 Seroconverter Study Group.

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:With increasing use of non-condom-based HIV risk reduction strategies by gay and bisexual men (GBM), we compared occasions of condomless anal intercourse with casual partners (CLAIC) that resulted in HIV transmission and similar occasions when HIV transmission did not occur. METHODS:We compared two demograp...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Down I,Ellard J,Triffitt K,Zablotska I,Hurley M,Brown G,Bradley J,Prestage G

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Recently marketed nucleic acid amplification tests (NAAT) for the detection of Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) have improved specificity over previous generation assays. A study to assess the necessity for confirmation of Roche cobas 4800 NG positive samples was undertaken by the Public Health Wales Microbiology ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Perry MD,Jones RN,Corden SA

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To ascertain the prevalence of Trichomonas vaginalis and investigate associations between trichomoniasis, endometritis and sequelae among women with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). METHODS:We assessed the prevalence of trichomoniasis identified via wet mount and its association with histologically confirm...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Wiringa AE,Ness RB,Darville T,Beigi RH,Haggerty CL

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In the absence of a single nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) that is both highly specific and sensitive for gonorrhoea, many have put forward the 16S-based assay as a confirmatory test for Neisseria gonorrhoeae. This study was undertaken to evaluate the performance of PCR based on 16S ribosomal gene in ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Verma R,Sood S,Bala M,Kapil A,Das BK,Sharma VK,Samantaray JC

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The potential for exposure of low and high risk women to HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STI) through unprotected sex with male clients of female sex workers in Cotonou could account for most if not all of the estimated yearly numbers of HIV infections in Cotonou women (approximately 1000). As ongoing transmi...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Lowndes CM,Alary M,Meda H,Gnintoungbé CA,Mukenge-Tshibaka L,Adjovi C,Buvé A,Morison L,Laourou M,Kanhonou L,Anagonou S

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This exploratory study compared the frequency of condom use errors and problems between men reporting that condom use for penile-vaginal sex was a mutual decision compared with men making the decision unilaterally. METHODS:Nearly 2000 people completed a web-based questionnaire. A sub-sample of 660 men repor...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Crosby R,Milhausen R,Sanders SA,Graham CA,Yarber WL

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:There is an urgent need to understand high HIV-infection rates among young women in sub-Saharan Africa. While age-disparate partnerships have been characterised with high-risk sexual behaviours, the mechanisms through which these partnerships may increase HIV-risk are not fully understood. This study assessed...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Maughan-Brown B,George G,Beckett S,Evans M,Lewis L,Cawood C,Khanyile D,Kharsany ABM

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Considerable HIV transmission occurs among injection drug users (IDUs) in Pakistan and recently the HIV prevalence has been increasing among male (MSW), hijra (transgender; HSW) and female (FSW) sex workers. We describe past and estimate future patterns of HIV emergence among these populations in several cit...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Reza T,Melesse DY,Shafer LA,Salim M,Altaf A,Sonia A,Jayaraman GC,Emmanuel F,Thompson LH,Blanchard JF

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore whether heterosexual bridging among syphilis-positive men who have sex with men (MSM) contributes to increased infection rates among adolescent women in Baltimore City, Maryland. METHODS:Interview data for patients with primary, secondary and early-latent syphilis from January 2001 to July 2005 we...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Cunningham SD,Olthoff G,Burnett P,Rompalo AM,Ellen JM

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:HIV-infected men who have sex with men (HIV-MSM) are at high risk of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. This study aimed to compare risk factors between HIV-MSM coinfected with HCV and those who are not, in a national representative survey conducted in France. METHODS:The ANRS VESPA2 survey (April 2011-Janu...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Marcellin F,Lorente N,Demoulin B,Carrieri MP,Suzan-Monti M,Roux P,Lert F,Sagaon-Teyssier L,Dray-Spira R,Spire B,ANRS VESPA2 Study Group.

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:'Chemsex' is a colloquial term used in the UK that describes sex under the influence of psychoactive substances (typically crystal methamphetamine, mephedrone and gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB)/gamma-butyrolactone (GBL)). Recently, concern has been raised as to the impact of such behaviour on HIV/sexually t...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Bourne A,Reid D,Hickson F,Torres-Rueda S,Weatherburn P

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Worldwide, transgender women are an at-risk population for contracting sexually transmitted infections. Little information exists on symptoms and characteristics of neovaginal human papillomavirus (HPV) infections and associated diseases. We describe a case series of transgender women with symptomatic HPV-rel...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： van der Sluis WB,Buncamper ME,Bouman MB,Neefjes-Borst EA,Heideman DAM,Steenbergen RDM,Mullender MG

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To describe the seroepidemiology of herpes simplex virus (HSV) types 1 and 2 in the general populations of eight European countries to better understand recent reported changes in disease epidemiology. METHODS:Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, England and Wales, Finland, Germany, Netherlands, and Slovenia ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Pebody RG,Andrews N,Brown D,Gopal R,De Melker H,François G,Gatcheva N,Hellenbrand W,Jokinen S,Klavs I,Kojouharova M,Kortbeek T,Kriz B,Prosenc K,Roubalova K,Teocharov P,Thierfelder W,Valle M,Van Damme P,Vranckx R

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Core groups contain individuals who are regularly infected with Neisseria gonorrhoeae and are able to transmit their infection to a large number of sexual partners. Classical core groups, such as sex workers and their male partners, or men who have sex with men (MSM), have contributed to the emergence and spread of an...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Lewis DA

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00