Notification for sexually transmitted infections and HIV among sex workers in Guatemala: acceptability, barriers, and preferences.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The impact of length of enrollment in a health plan on eligibility of women under the Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) chlamydia screening measure is not fully understood. We assessed the representativeness of the measure among the proportion of women aged 15 to 24 years with a gap in...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Patel CG,Tao G

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One hundred sixteen patients (92 men and 24 women) with suspected uncomplicated gonorrhea were randomized in a double-blind manner to receive intramuscular treatment with 1.0 g of cefpimizole, 1.0 g of cefotaxime, or 4.8 x 10(6) units of aqueous procaine penicillin G (APPG) with 1 g of oral probenecid. Seventeen perce...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Raad II,Sherertz RJ,Loveless MO,Carillo C,O'Connor RP,Miller M,Mostow SR

更新日期：1988-04-01 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:Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) is an important cause of genital ulcers and can increase the risk for human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) transmission. Our objective was to determine the incidence and correlates of HSV-2 infection in HIV-1-seronegative Kenyan men reporting high-risk sexual behavi...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Okuku HS,Sanders EJ,Nyiro J,Ngetsa C,Ohuma E,McClelland RS,Price MA,Graham SM

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sexually transmitted disease clinics can deliver hepatitis vaccines to men who have sex with men, but have been reluctant to do so because of perceived low vaccination completion rates. GOAL:The goal was to evaluate hepatitis A and B vaccination eligibility, acceptance, and completion and the effectiveness ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Sansom S,Rudy E,Strine T,Douglas W

更新日期：2003-09-01 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：:Little is known about mobile application (app)-based behavior of men who have sex with men (MSM) in Thailand. A cross-sectional online assessment of app users in Bangkok found that more than a quarter have never tested for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and 1 in 3 never tested for sexually transmitted infections (...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Weiss KM,Jonas KJ,Guadamuz TE

更新日期：2017-07-01 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：:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and sequencing-based treponeme typing was used to analyze 72 blood samples, collected from human immunodeficiency virus and syphilis co-infected patients during 2014 to 2015 in Antwerp, Belgium. Twenty-nine (40.3%) isolates were polymerase chain reaction positive for Treponem...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Mikalová L,Grillová L,Osbak K,Strouhal M,Kenyon C,Crucitti T,Šmajs D

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To determine the health needs non-nationals, information on disease occurrence is fundamental. GOALS The goal of this study was to assess the clinical and behavioral characteristics of non-Italians with a new sexually transmitted infection (STI). METHODS:Data were taken from Italy's National STI Surveillanc...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Giuliani M,Suligoi B,Italian STI Surveillance Working Group.

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To prevent congenital syphilis, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and professional organizations recommend universal prenatal syphilis screening. State-level or larger-scale evaluations of adherence to these guidelines have relied on administrative data. We measured prenatal syphilis screening r...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Rosenman MB,Tao G,Szucs KA,Wang J,Ambuehl R,Mahon BE

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We conducted a simulation study to illustrate that P values can suggest but not confirm statistical significance; and they may not indicate epidemiological significance (importance). We recommend that researchers consider reporting effect sizes as P values in conjunction with confidence intervals or point estimates wi...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Kang J,Hong J,Esie P,Bernstein KT,Aral S

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Bacterial vaginosis is the most common cause of vaginal symptoms in women and has potential complications. Efforts to improve treatment of this disease process are warranted. GOAL OF THIS STUDY:The goal of this study was to compare the safety and efficacy of once-daily intravaginal administra...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Livengood CH 3rd,Soper DE,Sheehan KL,Fenner DE,Martens MG,Nelson AL,Ismail M,Thorp JM,Lappin M,Long BJ,Blackwelder T,Sweet RL,Sagov S

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Model impact of increasing screening and partner notification (PN) on chlamydia positivity. METHODS:We used a stochastic simulation model describing pair formation and dissolution in an age-structured heterosexual population. The model accounts for steady, casual, and concurrent partnerships and a highly se...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Kretzschmar M,Satterwhite C,Leichliter J,Berman S

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The ability to seek help or medical care for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is vital for sexually active youth; yet, their needs are often unmet. METHODS:We conducted a qualitative systematic review of studies to assess youth and provider views about the behaviors of young people in help seeking and...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Newton-Levinson A,Leichliter JS,Chandra-Mouli V

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Because of increases in reported syphilis, we sought to identify factors associated with missed and delayed syphilis treatment and partner elicitation interview. METHODS:We reviewed syphilis cases reported during June 1, 2006 to May 31, 2007 and conducted multivariate logistic regression analyses to determi...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Chen SY,Johnson M,Sunenshine R,England B,Komatsu K,Taylor M

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:High-performance liquid chromatography was used for quantitative determination of podophyllotoxin in serum subsequent to repeated applications of a 0.5% ethanolic preparation on condylomata acuminata. The drug was not detectable in the serum of ten men treated with < or = 50 microliters. In serum of seven patients rec...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： von Krogh G

更新日期：1982-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The objectives of this study were to identify sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevalence, assess behavioral and symptom correlates, and develop intervention strategies. GOAL:The goal of this study was to conduct one of the first community-based surveys of STI prevalence and risk behaviors among married...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Schensul SL,Hawkes S,Saggurti N,Verma RK,Narvekar SS,Nastasi BK,Burleson JA,Risbud A

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the prevalence and correlates of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection among women attending an ethnically mixed, predominantly low-income, inner-city primary care clinic. STUDY DESIGN:Cross-sectional survey (N = 1,477). Demographic, behavioral, and reproductive history data were collected by qu...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Young TK,McNicol P,Beauvais J

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Azithromycin has been used to treat primary and secondary syphilis and as prophylaxis for sexual partners. We evaluated syphilis treatment failure in patients who received azithromycin therapy. METHODS:Patients who did not respond to azithromycin therapy were referred to Shanghai Skin Disease and sexually t...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Zhou P,Li K,Lu H,Qian Y,Gu X,Gong W,Tucker JD,Cohen MS

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present the case of a man with a bicuspid aortic valve who presented with persistent fever. Blood cultures yielded Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and the diagnosis of infected mycotic aneurysm was confirmed by detection of the bacterial genome in the aortic wall. The patient was cured with surgery and intravenous ceftriaxo...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Markowicz S,Anstey JR,Hites M,Montesinos I,Roisin S,Keyzer C,Jacobs F

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Sexual behavior changes are widely cited as contributing factors to sexually transmitted disease trends. We explore a rarely examined aspect of behavior trends in an open cohort--the relative impact of individuals' changing reported behavior versus new responses due to a changing respondent base. METHODS:...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Shafer LA,Nsubuga RN,Seeley J,Levin J,Grosskurth H

更新日期：2011-08-01 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：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：BACKGROUND:Among persons with a sexually transmitted disease (STD), the proportion who are also infected with HIV is a major factor influencing the public health impact of that STD on HIV transmission. GOAL:To assess HIV infection in persons with syphilis in the United States. STUDY DESIGN:A systematic literature rev...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Blocker ME,Levine WC,St Louis ME

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Persons attending a sexually transmitted disease (STD) clinic have shown to be at a higher risk for HIV infection than the population in general. We evaluate the patterns of HIV prevalence and testing in relation to reported risk behavior. STUDY DESIGN:Data have been collected on all new atte...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Smith E,Worm AM,Jepsen LV,Larsen J,Brandrup F,Veien N,Andersen BL

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Russian Federation is currently experiencing one of the fastest growing HIV epidemics worldwide. The objective was to identify sexual risk factors for recent heterosexually-acquired HIV infections. METHODS:A case-control study of recent HIV infection was conducted in the regions of Altaiskiy Krai, Krasn...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Burchell AN,Calzavara LM,Orekhovsky V,Ladnaya NN,Russian HIV Response Network.

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is a high level of coinfection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) among persons diagnosed with syphilis in the United States. Public health workers at state and local health departments help inform exposed partners to sexually transmitted disease (STD)/HIV infections to facilitate early testing an...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： DiOrio D,Collins D,Hanley S

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Few men are tested for syphilis or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) during their partner's pregnancy, a high-risk period for HIV and syphilis transmission. Offering home-based rapid testing of syphilis to couples during pregnancy can support prevention efforts to reduce transmission of sexually transmitted...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Mark J,Kinuthia J,Roxby AC,Krakowiak D,Osoti A,Richardson BA,Gone MA,Asila V,Parikh S,Farquhar C

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We reviewed 68 cases of possible neurosyphilis among 573 syphilis cases in King County, WA, from 3rd January 2012 to 30th September 2013; 7.9% (95% confidence interval, 5.8%-10.5%) had vision or hearing changes, and 3.5% (95% confidence interval, 2.2%-5.4%) had both symptoms and objective confirmation of complicated s...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Dombrowski JC,Pedersen R,Marra CM,Kerani RP,Golden MR

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00