abstract：INTRODUCTION:In a systematic internet-based Chlamydia Screening Implementation Programme in The Netherlands, all chlamydia-positive participants automatically received a testkit after 6 months to facilitate early detection of repeat infections. The authors describe participation in repeat testing and prevalence and det...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Götz HM,van den Broek IV,Hoebe CJ,Brouwers EE,Pars LL,Fennema JS,Koekenbier RH,van Ravesteijn S,Op de Coul EL,van Bergen J

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In 2009, Sydney Sexual Health Centre implemented a short message service (SMS) reminder system to improve re-screening after chlamydia infection. SMS reminders were sent at 3 months recommending the patient make an appointment for a re-screen. METHODS:Using a before-and-after study, the authors compared the...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Guy R,Wand H,Knight V,Kenigsberg A,Read P,McNulty AM

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study aimed to describe the epidemiology of HIV infection and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among persons who attended voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) service for HIV and to assess whether the VCT programme reached the right population at risk in Taiwan. METHODS:From 2006 to 2010, ques...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Wu H,Wu PY,Li SY,Chang SY,Liu WC,Wu CH,Lo YC,Hsieh CY,Sun HY,Hung CC

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare two methods for sampling female sex workers (FSWs) for bio-behavioural surveillance. We compared the populations of sex workers recruited by the venue-based Priorities for Local AIDS Control Efforts (PLACE) method and a concurrently implemented network-based sampling method, respondent-driven samp...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Weir SS,Merli MG,Li J,Gandhi AD,Neely WW,Edwards JK,Suchindran CM,Henderson GE,Chen XS

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:As the global HIV pandemic enters its fourth decade, countries have collected longer time series of surveillance data, and the AIDS-specific mortality has been substantially reduced by the increasing availability of antiretroviral treatment. A refined model with a greater flexibility to fit longer time serie...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Bao L

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine trends and correlates of chlamydia positivity among young heterosexuals attending Australian sexual health services and to compare these with population-based notification data. METHODS:Data from 18 sexual health services and the national notification scheme were analysed. A χ2 test assessed tr...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Ali H,Guy RJ,Fairley CK,Wand H,Chen MY,Dickson B,O'Connor CC,Marshall L,Grulich AE,Kaldor JM,Hellard ME,Donovan B,ACCESS Collaboration.

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess attitudes to HIV risk and acceptability of rapid HIV testing among clients of street-based female sex workers (FSW) in Lausanne, Switzerland, where HIV prevalence in the general population is 0.4%. METHODS:The authors conducted a cross-sectional study in the red light district of Lausanne for five...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Darling KE,Diserens EA,N'garambe C,Ansermet-Pagot A,Masserey E,Cavassini M,Bodenmann P

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This service evaluation of genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinics in the UK was designed to quantify access for young people requesting to be seen and to establish whether they could be seen outside school hours. METHODS:In December 2009 postal questionnaires were sent to all lead clinicians in UK GUM clini...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Thomas M,Dixon K,Ali AH,Patel R,Robinson AJ,Yuen HM,Foley E

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since 2003, a lymphogranuloma venereum epidemic has been reported in The Netherlands and other European countries. This epidemic is caused by Chlamydia trachomatis serovariant L2b and has only been seen in men having sex with men. The authors investigated a woman presenting with a bubo in her right groin. The authors ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Verweij SP,Ouburg S,de Vries H,Morré SA,van Ginkel CJ,Bos H,Sebens FW

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES:The HIV prevalence in Eastern Europe and Central Asia continues to increase. While injection drug use (IDU) is leading factor, heterosexual transmission is on the rise. Little is known about female sex workers (FSWs) in the region despite the central role of commercial sex in heterosexual sexually...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Decker MR,Wirtz AL,Baral SD,Peryshkina A,Mogilnyi V,Weber RA,Stachowiak J,Go V,Beyrer C

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine whether there is a link between age at first anal intercourse (AFAI) and gay men's HIV/sexually transmissible infection (STI) vulnerability, including tendencies to engage in higher risk sexual behaviour. METHODS:A nationwide cross-sectional survey was conducted online involving 845 Australian ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Lyons A,Pitts M,Grierson J,Smith A,McNally S,Couch M

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Using the example of South Africa, this study aimed to examine and obtain a better understanding of the experiences and challenges of urban and rural patients on antiretroviral therapy (ART) in accessing this complex treatment in a resource-limited setting. METHODS:Following a narrative approach, in-depth i...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Fried J,Harris B,Eyles J

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe patterns of HIV infection among stable sexual partnerships across sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). METHODS:The authors defined measures of HIV discordancy and conducted a comprehensive quantitative assessment of discordancy among stable partnerships in 20 countries in SSA through an analysis of the Demo...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Chemaitelly H,Cremin I,Shelton J,Hallett TB,Abu-Raddad LJ

更新日期：2012-02-01 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：OBJECTIVES:The authors estimate the prevalence of HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B virus (HBV) and herpes simplex virus type-2 (HSV-2) infection and correlates of HBV and HSV-2 infection among truck drivers crossing the southern Brazilian border at Foz do Iguaçu. METHODS:Between October 2003 and March 2005, 1945 truck drive...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Pinho AA,Chinaglia M,Lippman SA,Reingold A,Diaz RS,Sucupira MC,Page K,Díaz J

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Serological testing for herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 2 in persons without a history of genital herpes is not recommended, partly because of concerns that an HSV-2 diagnosis would lead to negative psychosocial sequelae. This review aimed to examine the evidence regarding the psychosocial effects of HSV-2 s...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Ross K,Johnston C,Wald A

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the feasibility and outcomes of recalling men who have sex with men (MSM) diagnosed as having a bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI) for re-screening. METHODS:This evaluation was conducted from December 2008 for a 9-month period. MSM diagnosed as having a bacterial STI in that period wer...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Harte D,Mercey D,Jarman J,Benn P

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Three decades into the HIV epidemic and with the advancement of HIV treatments, condom and non-condom-based anal intercourse among gay men in resource-rich countries needs to be re-assessed. METHODS:The proportions of men engaging in a range of anal intercourse practices were estimated from the ongoing cross...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Mao L,Kippax SC,Holt M,Prestage GP,Zablotska IB,de Wit JB

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the characteristics of general practitioners (GPs) who test and patients who are tested for HIV in Australia. DESIGN AND SETTING:A secondary analysis of data from the Bettering the Evaluation and Care of Health programme; a cross-sectional, national survey of GP activity. METHODS:We identified ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Sawleshwarkar S,Harrison C,Britt H,Mindel A

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Accession of 10 Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries to the E.U. resulted in the largest migratory influx in peacetime British history. No information exists on the sexual behaviour of CEE migrants within the U.K. The aim of this study was to assess the sexual lifestyles and health service needs of t...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Burns FM,Evans AR,Mercer CH,Parutis V,Gerry CJ,Mole RC,French RS,Imrie J,Hart GJ

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To understand the factors associated with knowledge of non-occupational post-exposure prophylaxis (nPEP) and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), bathhouse patrons in New York City (NYC) were surveyed. METHODS:554 men who have sex with men (MSM) at two NYC bathhouses were given a standardised survey focused on ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Mehta SA,Silvera R,Bernstein K,Holzman RS,Aberg JA,Daskalakis DC

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:A community level randomised controlled trial of a Community Popular Opinion Leader (C-POL) intervention to reduce bacterial and viral sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unprotected extramarital sex was carried out over 2 years in five countries. The main study results did not find significant interv...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Rotheram-Borus MJ,Wu Z,Liang LJ,Li L,Detels R,Guan J,Yin Y,Swendeman D,NIMH Collaborative HIV\/STD Prevention Trial Group.

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine sources of repeat Chlamydia trachomatis infections using behavioural and molecular methods. METHODS:Women with C. trachomatis had baseline and 4-month follow-up visits consisting of behavioural surveys and genotyping of C. trachomatis. Frequencies and population-attributable risk percentages (PAR%...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Niccolai LM,Livingston KA,Laufer AS,Pettigrew MM

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections in newborns are an uncommon but potentially devastating consequence of genital HSV infection in women. Current practice focuses on preventing perinatal transmission by women with prevalent HSV, but transmission risk is greatest when genital HSV is acquired for the first ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Tuite AR,McCabe CJ,Ku J,Fisman DN

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess changes in seroadaptive behaviours among men who have sex with men (MSM) in San Francisco over the past 4 years. METHODS:461 MSM were recruited in 2008 as the second wave of the US National HIV Behavioural Surveillance (NHBS) survey in San Francisco. Participants were classified into patterns of s...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Snowden JM,Raymond HF,McFarland W

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The distribution of HIV-1 subtypes in a population tracks the spread and evolution of the epidemic. This study is a systematic review of all available evidence on HIV-1 molecular epidemiology and subtype distribution in the Middle East and North Africa. Sources of data included Medline and various institutional docume...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Mumtaz G,Hilmi N,Akala FA,Semini I,Riedner G,Wilson D,Abu-Raddad LJ

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Sydney Sexual Health Centre in Australia uses a proforma tool to screen all new female clients for recent physical intimate partner violence (IPV). This study describes the prevalence and associations of recent physical IPV among women attending a sexual health clinic. METHOD:The clinic database was use...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Lockart I,Ryder N,McNulty AM

更新日期：2011-03-01 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 determine whether Mycoplasma genitalium is associated with balanitis and/or posthitis in a previous study of the role of M genitalium in men with acute non-gonococcal urethritis (NGU). METHODS:In a previous study of men with acute NGU, the existence of balanitis and/or posthitis was recorded. Chlamydia tr...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Horner PJ,Taylor-Robinson D

更新日期：2011-02-01 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：OBJECTIVES:HIV/AIDS risk is embodied within multiple levels including structural and social levels. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of neighbourhood characteristics on HIV prevalence among injection drug users (IDU) residing in the area of Tallinn, Estonia in 2007. METHODS:A cross-sectional, multilevel...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Uusküla A,McMahon JM,Raag M,Silm S,Rüütel K,Talu A,Abel-Ollo K,Ahas R,Des Jarlais DC

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The development of a rapid immunofiltration (flow-through) test for the simultaneous detection of non-treponemal and treponemal antibodies in the serum of patients with syphilis. METHODS:The assay is rapid, inexpensive, and requires limited expertise in interpreting the results. The test is based on the prin...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Castro AR,Mody HC,Parab SY,Patel MT,Kikkert SE,Park MM,Ballard RC

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the frequency of three sexual behaviours from the most active to the least active members of the population in various subpopulations using measures of inequality. METHODS:Data from a US national probability sample of the population aged 15-44 years (National Survey of Family Growth) were used. Gi...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Leichliter JS,Chesson HW,Sternberg M,Aral SO

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To develop, evaluate and implement a new multiplex real-time PCR test for the detection of herpes simplex virus (HSV)1, HSV2 and syphilis in a single sample using a single test. METHODS:A multiplex real-time PCR test detecting HSV1, HSV2 and Treponema pallidum was designed, validated and evaluated for a per...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Scott LJ,Gunson RN,Carman WF,Winter AJ

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Spectrum program is used to estimate key HIV indicators from the trends in incidence and prevalence estimated by the Estimation and Projection Package or the Workbook. These indicators include the number of people living with HIV, new infections, AIDS deaths, AIDS orphans, the number of adults and childr...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Stover J,Johnson P,Hallett T,Marston M,Becquet R,Timaeus IM

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:UNAIDS and country analysts use a simple infectious disease model, embedded in the Estimation and Projection Package (EPP), to generate annual updates on the global HIV/AIDS epidemic. Our objective was to develop modifications to the current model that improve fit to recently observed prevalence trends across...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Hogan DR,Zaslavsky AM,Hammitt JK,Salomon JA

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Early sexual debut is a behaviour that has been associated with acquiring sexually transmitted infections. Higher schooling may delay sexual debut, thus the university population is categorised with low-risk sexual behaviours. The rate ratio of herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) seroincidence according to d...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Sánchez-Alemán MA,Uribe-Salas FJ,Lazcano-Ponce EC,García-Cisneros S,Eguiza-Fano S,Conde-Glez CJ

更新日期：2010-12-01 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：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：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