The concentration of sexual behaviours in the USA: a closer examination of subpopulations.

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：OBJECTIVE:HIV transmission is ongoing among men who have sex with men (MSM) in the UK. Sex without a condom (condomless sex, CLS) is the main risk factor. We investigated the prevalence of and factors associated with types of CLS. METHODS:Cross-sectional questionnaire study in UK HIV clinics in 2011/2012 (ASTRA). MSM ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Daskalopoulou M,Rodger AJ,Phillips AN,Sherr L,Elford J,McDonnell J,Edwards S,Perry N,Wilkins E,Collins S,Johnson AM,Burman WJ,Speakman A,Lampe FC,ASTRA Study Group.

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adults in developing countries frequently use community pharmacies as the first and often only source of care. The objective of this study was to assess the success of pharmacy referrals and uptake of HIV testing by young adult clients of community pharmacies in the context of a screening programme for acute...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Mugo PM,Prins HA,Wahome EW,Mwashigadi GM,Thiong'o AN,Gichuru E,Omar A,Graham SM,Sanders EJ

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the prevalence and risk factors for human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in female sex workers (FSW) in Lima, Peru. METHODS:Cross-sectional study of 87 FSW. Information regarding demographics, sex work practices, and genital and blood specimens was collected. RESULTS:Forty-four (50.6%) of 87 F...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Montano SM,Hsieh EJ,Calderón M,Ton TG,Quijano E,Solari V,Zunt JR

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the prevalence and genetic diversity of hepatitis C virus in genitourinary medicine clinic attenders and to assess the extent of sexual transmission of the virus. METHODS:A cross sectional, unlinked, anonymous survey in 14 genitourinary medicine clinics situated in England, Wales, and Northern I...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Balogun MA,Ramsay ME,Parry JV,Donovan L,Andrews NJ,Newham JA,McGarrigle C,Harris KA,Teo CG

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To develop two new models of expedited partner therapy for the UK, and evaluate them for feasibility, acceptability and preliminary outcome estimates to inform the design of a randomised controlled trial (RCT). METHODS:Two models of expedited partner therapy (APTHotline and APTPharmacy), known as 'Accelerat...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Estcourt C,Sutcliffe L,Cassell J,Mercer CH,Copas A,James L,Low N,Horner P,Clarke M,Symonds M,Roberts T,Tsourapas A,Johnson AM

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the validity and performance of a number of rapid indicators for the diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in female prostitutes in Dakar, Senegal; characteristics of these indicators were rapidly obtainable, easy to perform, accurate, useful at district level, and reasonable cost. MET...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Ndoye I,Mboup S,De Schryver A,Van Dyck E,Moran J,Samb ND,Sakho ML,Thior I,Wade A,Heymann DL,Meheus A

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Macrolide resistance in Mycoplasma genitalium is emerging globally. There is paucity of data from sub-Saharan Africa where syndromic management is used to treat sexually transmitted infections (STIs). We conducted a molecular epidemiological study to determine the prevalence of azithromycin resistance and ep...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Laumen JGE,van Alphen LB,Maduna LD,Hoffman CM,Klausner JD,Medina-Marino A,Kock MM,Peters RPH

更新日期：2020-05-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Poor knowledge regarding STI and HIV transmission, testing and treatment among men who have sex with men (MSM) may be contributing to their disproportionate burden of STIs. However, factors which predispose MSM to having this low knowledge are less understood. AIM:The aim of this study was to identify facto...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Carey C,O'Donnell K,Davoren M,Quinlan M,Igoe D,Barrett P

更新日期：2020-10-26 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine infection patterns of sexually transmitted infections that facilitate HIV transmission among HIV-discordant couples. METHODS:112 initial respondents were recruited in an impoverished neighbourhood of Brooklyn, New York. Their sexual (and injection) partners were recruited in up to four addition...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Friedman SR,Bolyard M,Sandoval M,Mateu-Gelabert P,Maslow C,Zenilman J

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Genital herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV2) is highly prevalent worldwide and an increasingly important cause of genital ulcer disease (GUD). Continued HSV2 transmission is facilitated by the large number of undiagnosed cases, the frequency of atypical disease and the occurrence of asymptomatic shedding. The lack of ea...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Paz-Bailey G,Ramaswamy M,Hawkes SJ,Geretti AM

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Qualitative methods have gained support in health sciences research and have a role to play in STI studies. This article reviews the main techniques used by qualitative researchers, with illustrations taken from the field of STIs. ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Power R

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To develop a risk assessment algorithm that will increase the identification and treatment of women with cervical infection in rural Haiti. METHODS:Study participants were randomly selected from new patients who accessed services at a women's health clinic in rural Haiti between June 1999 and December 2002. ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Smith Fawzi MC,Lambert W,Singler J,Léandre F,Nevil P,Bertrand D,Claude MS,Bertrand J,Louissaint M,Jeannis L,Ferrer JG,Cook EF,Salazar JJ,Farmer P,Mukherjee JS

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Condom use is a key part of sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention for young men. Yet little is known about how younger adolescent boys initially learn about and use condoms. We examined sources of information, attitudes towards, acquisition, practice and early use of condoms among 14-16-year-old bo...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Rosenberger JG,Bell DL,McBride KR,Fortenberry JD,Ott MA

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Sexually transmitted infections (STI) and bacterial vaginosis (BV) cause female genital tract inflammation. This inflammation, which is often present in the absence of symptoms, is associated with increased susceptibility to HIV infection. We aimed to evaluate genital cytokine profiles and the degree of infl...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Masson L,Mlisana K,Little F,Werner L,Mkhize NN,Ronacher K,Gamieldien H,Williamson C,Mckinnon LR,Walzl G,Abdool Karim Q,Abdool Karim SS,Passmore JA

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Drawing on policy theories, an assessment was made of the perceived political feasibility of scaling-up five evidence-based interventions to curb Pakistan's HIV epidemic: needle and syringe exchange programmes; targeted behaviour change communication; sexual health care for male and transgender sex workers; ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Buse K,Lalji N,Mayhew SH,Imran M,Hawkes SJ

更新日期：2009-04-01 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:Ethnic differences in partnership types and sexual mixing patterns may contribute to elevated STI diagnosis rates among England's Black Caribbean (BC) population. We examined the differences between BC and White British/Irish (WBI) sexual health clinic (SHC) attendees' reported partnerships and sexual mixing...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Aicken CR,Wayal S,Blomquist P,Fabiane S,Gerressu M,Hughes G,Mercer CH

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Few studies have estimated Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) prevalence in the general population, most prevalence studies being based on people already attending healthcare settings. OBJECTIVES:To estimate the prevalence of CT in France, assess the feasibility of home sampling without any face-to-face interventio...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Goulet V,de Barbeyrac B,Raherison S,Prudhomme M,Semaille C,Warszawski J,CSF group.

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To describe the early impact of COVID-19 and associated control measures on the sexual behaviour of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) users in Wales. METHODS:Data were obtained from an ecological momentary assessment study of PrEP use and sexual behaviour. Participants were individuals accessing PrEP through ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Gillespie D,Knapper C,Hughes D,Couzens Z,Wood F,de Bruin M,Ma R,Jones AT,Williams A,Hood K

更新日期：2020-09-23 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To analyse changes in testing for sexually transmissible infections (STI) among gay and bisexual men in Melbourne, Sydney and Queensland, Australia, particularly comprehensive STI testing (at least four tests from different anatomical sites in the previous year), and the characteristics of men who had such t...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Holt M,Hull P,Lea T,Guy R,Bourne C,Prestage G,Zablotska I,de Wit J,Mao L

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Individuals with risk-loving attitudes may be more likely to participate in high-risk sex and gambling. We investigated whether a lottery-based financial incentive to have a negative syphilis test may attract Chinese men who have sex with men (MSM) who practised risky sexual behaviours. METHODS:In July 2018...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Ong JJ,Li CC,Fu H,Nie J,Tang W,Chang W,Smith MK,Marks M,Yang B,Wang C,Tucker J

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the seroprevalence rate of syphilis among pregnant women attending the antenatal clinics of a teaching and a state specialist hospital in Nigeria, in order to ascertain whether maternal screening should be incorporated into routine antenatal care of our hospitals. METHODS:A screening for syphili...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Taiwo SS,Adesiji YO,Adekanle DA

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine outcomes of a peer-led, community-based intervention providing rapid HIV testing and case management for linkage to care for untested men who have sex with men (MSM) in China. METHODS:Rapid HIV testing was performed by trained peer volunteers of a community-based organisation (CBO) in three citie...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Yan H,Zhang R,Wei C,Li J,Xu J,Yang H,McFarland W

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Evidence suggests that sexual transmission between men has replaced foreign travel as the predominant mode of Shigella transmission in England. However, sexuality and HIV status are not routinely recorded for laboratory-reported Shigella, and the role of HIV in the Shigella epidemic is not well understood. ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Mohan K,Hibbert M,Rooney G,Canvin M,Childs T,Jenkins C,Simms I,Kirwan P,Delpech V,Yin Z,Hughes G,Field N

更新日期：2018-02-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To develop an analytical understanding of non-cohabiting sex partnering in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) using nationally representative sexual behaviour data. METHOD:A non-homogenous Poisson stochastic process model was used to describe the dynamics of non-cohabiting sex. The model was applied to 25 countries in...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Omori R,Chemaitelly H,Abu-Raddad LJ

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:AIDS is the main driver of young widowhood in southern Africa. METHODS:The demographic characteristics of widows, their reported risk behaviours and the prevalence of HIV were examined by analysing a longitudinal population-based cohort of men and women aged 15-54 years in Manicaland, eastern Zimbabwe. The ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Lopman BA,Nyamukapa C,Hallett TB,Mushati P,Spark-du Preez N,Kurwa F,Wambe M,Gregson S

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Partner notification (PN) is important for sexually transmitted infection (STI) control. With developments in technology, such as text messaging, contacting partners is now easier. This study investigates the frequency and acceptability of text messaging in UK sexual health clinics for STI provider-led PN. ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Gilbart VL,Town K,Lowndes CM

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) infections can clear without treatment. Despite high prevalence of anorectal infections in men who have sex with men (MSM) and women, studies on anorectal clearance are scarce. Moreover it is unknown whether bacterial load affects urogenital/anorectal ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： van Liere GAFS,Hoebe CJPA,Dirks JA,Wolffs PF,Dukers-Muijrers NHTM

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00