Exploring the costs and outcomes of sexually transmitted infection (STI) screening interventions targeting men in football club settings: preliminary cost-consequence analysis of the SPORTSMART pilot randomised controlled trial.

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：OBJECTIVES:In recent years, studies have demonstrated frequent rectal Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) detection in women, irrespective of reported anal sex or rectal symptoms. However, the clinical relevance and public health implication of rectal CT detection in women remain under debate. Therefore, evaluating CT viability...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Janssen KJH,Wolffs P,Lucchesi M,Dukers-Muijrers NHTM,Hoebe CJPA

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the impact of HIV on mortality in men and women aged 15-54 in London. DESIGN:Combination of routine mortality statistics with reports of AIDS deaths adjusted for underreporting and change in address from time of report to time of death. Calculation of standardised mortality ratios (SMRs) for male...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Hickman M,Bardsley M,De Angelis D,Ward H

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Performance of the new Becton Dickinson ProbeTec GC Q(x) assay on the BD VIPER platform was evaluated to ascertain whether confirmatory testing is required in our clinical setting. METHODS:Positive predictive value (PPV) was determined by comparison with culture and a confirmatory nucleic acid amplification...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Pope CF,Hay P,Alexander S,Capaldi K,Dave J,Sadiq ST,Ison CA,Planche T

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess HIV prevalence and predictive factors for HIV among male sex workers in Spain. METHODS:In this study we analysed all male sex workers who visited HIV testing clinics in 19 Spanish cities between 2000 and 2002. The information was obtained during examination by means of a brief questionnaire. For re...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Belza MJ

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the pathogen profile in men with inflammation of the paraurethral glands. METHODS:We enrolled 40 patients with first-onset, drug-naive inflammation of the paraurethral glands. Discharge from the lesions was collected for Gram staining. Microscopy was performed for screening for trichomonads an...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Fan W,Zhang Q,Jiang T

更新日期：2014-02-01 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：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:Reinfection after treatment for Chlamydia trachomatis or Neisseria gonorrhoeae reduces the effect of control interventions. We explored the impact of delays in treatment of current partners on the expected probability of reinfection of index cases using a mathematical model. METHODS:We used previously repor...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Low N,Heijne JC,Herzog SA,Althaus CL

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In the Netherlands, the Gonococcal Resistance to Antimicrobials Surveillance (GRAS) programme is carried out at Centres for Sexual Health (CSH), which provide care for sexual high-risk populations. However, half of gonorrhoea infections are diagnosed in general practice (GP). We performed a pilot study to exp...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Visser M,van Westreenen M,van Bergen J,van Benthem BHB

更新日期：2020-05-01 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 design and implement an HIV surveillance system using periodic cross sectional prevalence surveys in National Guard recruits of the Republic of Cyprus. METHODS:HIV infection surveillance used unlinked anonymous screening (UAS) methodology, which tested residual blood originally collected for other purpos...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Kyriakides T,Eleftheriou A,Michaelides N,Papantoniou L

更新日期：2002-02-01 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：OBJECTIVES:The incidence of HIV and STIs increased among men who have sex with men (MSM) visiting our STI clinic in Amsterdam. Interestingly, HIV increased mainly among older (> or =35 years) MSM, whereas infection rates of rectal gonorrhoea increased mainly in younger men. To explore this discrepancy we compared trend...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： van der Bij AK,Stolte IG,Coutinho RA,Dukers NH

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The number of cases of syphilis continues to rise in the UK, USA and elsewhere and may present to a variety of clinical specialties. We report a complex case of early acquired disseminated syphilis causing an ulceronodular rash (lues maligna), orchitis, osteitis and lung nodules in an immunocompetent man who has sex w...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Rockwood N,Nwokolo N

更新日期：2018-05-01 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：: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

abstract：:In the absence of aetiological tests for the diagnosis of individual sexually transmitted diseases (STD), the syndromic approach has been developed as an effective and appropriate case management strategy. Algorithms provide guidance to healthcare workers and ensure standardised approaches to case management. The synd...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： van Dam CJ,Becker KM,Ndowa F,Islam MQ

更新日期：1998-06-01 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：BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES:A growing body of evidence is increasingly demonstrating the effectiveness of condoms for sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention. The purpose of the present analysis was to provide a disease specific estimate for the effectiveness of condoms in preventing Chlamydia trachomatis infection w...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Niccolai LM,Rowhani-Rahbar A,Jenkins H,Green S,Dunne DW

更新日期：2005-08-01 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:There is a dearth of published information on the characteristics of sex workers in Pakistan. This study sought to characterise and compare hijra and non-hijra sex workers from eight large cities in Pakistan. DESIGN:χ(2) and Kruskal-Wallis tests, and multivariable logistic regression were used where appropr...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Shaw SY,Emmanuel F,Adrien A,Holte-McKenzie M,Archibald CP,Sandstrom P,Blanchard JF

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the risk factors for four common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in attenders at three large urban genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinics in England. METHODS:Clinical, demographic, and behavioural data on attenders at two clinics in London and one in Sheffield were collected. Risk factors ass...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Hughes G,Catchpole M,Rogers PA,Brady AR,Kinghorn G,Mercey D,Thin N

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although physician recommendation is one of the strongest predictors of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, it is unclear for whom physicians are recommending the vaccine. To help guide intervention efforts, this study investigated predictors of participant-reported physician recommendation for HPV vacci...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Gerend MA,Shepherd MA,Lustria ML,Shepherd JE

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mathematical models serve a number of roles in understanding sexually transmitted infection epidemiology and control. This article seeks to provide the non-mathematician with a description of their construction and use and presents illustrative examples from sexually transmitted infection epidemiology. ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Garnett GP

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To summarise evidence on the attributable risk of infertility after chlamydial infection in women. METHODS:Twelve databases were searched, limited to peer-reviewed literature published from January 1970 to September 2007. Conference abstracts and reference lists from reviews published since 2000 and from key...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Wallace LA,Scoular A,Hart G,Reid M,Wilson P,Goldberg DJ

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In industrialised countries, a rapid epidemic phase of HIV transmission has largely given way to more moderated endemic transmission. The dynamics of endemic transmission may differ substantially from those generating epidemic spread. We hypothesise that three elements play an important role in maintaining endemicity ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Rothenberg R

更新日期：2007-02-01 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：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：BACKGROUND:Testing for gonorrhoea with nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) is not recommended in low-prevalence populations as it results in high numbers of false positive results. The aim of this study was to examine temporal trends of gonorrhoea positivity by NAAT and culture in heterosexual men in Victoria, Aus...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Mannion PK,Fairley CK,Fehler G,Tabrizi SN,Tan WS,Chen MY,Bradshaw CS,Chow EP

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00