abstract：OBJECTIVES:Men who have sex with men (MSM) are at increased risk for STIs and mental disorders. Syndemic theory holds that psychosocial issues co-occur and interact, and thus increase sexual risk behaviour. Psychosocial issue identification, referral and management might reduce risk behaviour. METHODS:In the syndemic-...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Achterbergh RCA,van Rooijen MS,van den Brink W,Boyd A,de Vries HJC

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In England, people of black minority ethnicities are at elevated risk of STI diagnosis, especially those of black Caribbean (BC) heritage. Understanding the factors that predict STI acquisition in this population is key to inform prevention measures. We examined the differences in predictors of incident STI d...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Bardsley M,Wayal S,Blomquist P,Mohammed H,Mercer CH,Hughes G

更新日期：2021-01-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of mobile technologies to prevent STIs is recognised as a promising approach worldwide; however, evidence has been inconclusive, and the field has developed rapidly. With about 1 million new STIs a day globally, up-to-date evidence is urgently needed. OBJECTIVE:To assess the effectiveness of mobile ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Berendes S,Gubijev A,McCarthy OL,Palmer MJ,Wilson E,Free C

更新日期：2021-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine the feasibility of non-occupational postexposure prophylaxis (nPEP) as a national strategy for HIV prevention in China, we investigated nPEP usage and related sociodemographic and behavioural factors among five key populations at high risk of contracting HIV. METHODS:We conducted a cross-sectiona...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Li H,Wei R,Piqueiras E,Chow EPF,Jiao K,Lewis T,Ma W

更新日期：2021-01-04 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Biologically false positive (BFP) reactions are well described in early literature. However, only a few recent reports described the incidence and clinical characteristics of patients with BFP reactions. We reviewed the serological test results of patients tested for syphilis in our hospital in the past deca...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Ishihara Y,Okamoto K,Shimosaka H,Ono Y,Kanno Y,Ikeda M,Harada S,Kurano M,Okugawa S,Moriya K,Yatomi Y

更新日期：2020-11-18 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In addition to researcher-designed sampling biases, population-representative surveys for biomarker measurement of STIs often have substantial missingness due to non-contact, non-consent and other study-implementation issues. STI prevalence estimates may be biased if this missingness is related to STI risk. ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Harling G,Copas A,Clifton S,Johnson AM,Field N,Sonnenberg P,Mercer CH

更新日期：2020-11-01 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：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:Young women in sub-Saharan Africa are at high risk of STIs and unintended pregnancies, yet hormonal contraceptive (HC) use may affect STI risk. We compared the influence of three HCs on the incidence and prevalence of STIs and bacterial vaginosis (BV) in South African adolescents. METHODS:One hundred and th...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Balle C,Gill K,Konstantinus IN,Jaumdally SZ,Lennard K,Esra R,Happel AU,Barnabas SL,Gamieldien H,Pidwell T,Maseko V,Lesosky M,Myer L,Passmore JS,Bekker LG,Jaspan HB

更新日期：2020-09-28 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:Oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma is the most common human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated cancer in the UK, but little is known about the prevalence of oropharyngeal HPV in sexually active teenagers. We investigated reported HPV vaccination coverage (in females) and prevalence of oropharyngeal HPV in se...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Kerry-Barnard S,Beddows S,Reid F,Beckley-Hoelscher N,Soldan K,Panwar K,Seran C,Fleming C,Lesniewska A,Planche T,Williamson J,Hay P,Oakeshott P

更新日期：2020-09-03 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:As Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) are the most commonly reported STIs in Belgium and the majority of women infected are asymptomatic, targeted screening of patients in specified risk groups is indicated. To prevent long-term complications and interrupt transmission, extragenital sa...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Verougstraete N,Verbeke V,De Cannière AS,Simons C,Padalko E,Coorevits L

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Transgender men who have sex with men (TMSM) represent an understudied population in relation to screening for HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). We examined HIV and STI testing prevalence among TMSM along with the factors associated with testing in a diverse US nationwide sample of TMSM. METHO...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Antebi-Gruszka N,Talan AJ,Reisner SL,Rendina HJ

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We aimed to study the prevalence, characteristics and risk factors of asymptomatic sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in HIV-infected men who have sex with men (MSM). We conducted a prospective cross-sectional study, including asymptomatic HIV-infected MSM attending regular visits between December 2014 and Decembe...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Willekens R,Sánchez I,Miguel L,Esperalba J,Serra-Pladevall J,Martin M,Navarro J,Falcó V,Burgos J,Ribera E,Caballero E,Curran A

更新日期：2020-08-04 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：BACKGROUND:Cervical cancer prevention strategies recommend human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination for female adolescents prior to their sexual debut. While HIV is a major risk factor for HPV infection in women of childbearing age, its prevalence among HIV-infected adolescent female is mostly unknown. This study aimed ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Tchounga B,Horo A,Boni S,Tanon A,Folquet MA,Garrigue I,Leroy V,Dabis F,Ekouevi D,Jaquet A

更新日期：2020-07-13 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：OBJECTIVES:Although rapid screening and treatment programmes have been recently implemented to tackle STIs, testing Mycoplasma genitalium (MG) among asymptomatic populations is not currently recommended due to the lack of scientific evidence and the emergence of antibiotic resistance. The main objective of this study w...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Fernández-Huerta M,Barberá MJ,Esperalba J,Fernandez-Naval C,Vall-Mayans M,Arando M,Serra-Pladevall J,Broto C,Zarzuela F,Rando A,Pumarola T,Espasa M

更新日期：2020-06-01 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：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：OBJECTIVE:From December 2017, the Australian National Cervical Screening Program commenced 5 yearly primary human papillomavirus (HPV) screening; one of the first high-income countries to implement primary HPV screening. This study aimed to examine the psychosocial impact of self-reporting testing HPV positive in a sam...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Dodd RH,Mac O,Brotherton JML,Cvejic E,McCaffery KJ

更新日期：2020-05-01 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:Behavioural interventions have been shown to reduce sexual behaviours associated with increased risk of sexually transmitted infections in young people (<25 years) and men who have sex with men (MSM) internationally, but evidence from England is limited. We aimed to explore service provider and user experienc...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Roy A,King C,Gilson R,Richardson D,Burns F,Rodger A,Clark L,Miners A,Pollard A,Desai S,Bailey J,Shahmanesh M,Llewellyn C

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Uptake of cervical screening among women aged 50-64 years is declining. Not feeling at risk because of current sexual behaviour is a reason some older women give for not being screened. We hypothesised that explaining the long interval between acquiring human papillomavirus (HPV) and developing cervical canc...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Marlow LAV,Ryan M,Waller J

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Self-tests are performed and interpreted autonomously by a person without involving a healthcare professional or a certified laboratory. To gain insight into the usage of purchased HIV self-tests (HIVST) among migrants living in high-income countries, we studied the prevalence and determinants of HIVST usage...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Bil JP,Prins M,Fakoya I,Volny-Anne A,Burns F,Zuure FR

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Prior studies have shown that men who have sex with men (MSM) who attend sex clubs or parties are at higher risk for HIV and other STIs than those who do not. We sought to provide data about MSM who attend sex clubs/parties in New York City (NYC) in the era of biomedical HIV prevention. METHODS : We conducted...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Meunier É,Siegel K

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the effectiveness of an internet-accessed STI (e-STI) testing and results service on testing uptake among young adults (16-30 years) who have never tested for STIs in London, England. METHODS:We conducted secondary analyses on data from a randomised controlled trial. In the trial, participants wer...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Wilson E,Leyrat C,Baraitser P,Free C

更新日期：2019-12-01 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

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Geosocial networking application specific to men who have sex with men (MSM) (gay app) has revolutionised the social networking of MSM globally, much concern was raised over its linkage to HIV/syphilis risk. This study sought to examine the association between use of gay app and sexual behaviours and HIV/syp...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Wei L,Chen L,Zhang H,Yang Z,Zou H,Yuan T,Xiao Y,Liu S,Tan W,Xie W,Liu L,Cheng J,Zhao J

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Comprehensive data on Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) infections to guide screening services among transgender women (TGW) are limited. We studied the burden of CT/NG infections in pharyngeal, rectal and urethral sites of Thai TGW and determined missed CT/NG diagnoses if selected sit...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Hiransuthikul A,Janamnuaysook R,Sungsing T,Jantarapakde J,Trachunthong D,Mills S,Vannakit R,Phanuphak P,Phanuphak N

更新日期：2019-11-01 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：OBJECTIVES:Online testing for STIs might complement regular care provided by general practitioners or STI clinics. Two types of online testing can be distinguished, self-testing and self-sampling (sending sample to a laboratory for diagnosis). Online testing can occur without consultation with a healthcare professional...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： den Daas C,Sukel B,Bos H,van den Broek I 1st

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Bacterial vaginosis (BV) increases women's susceptibility to sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV and may partly explain the high incidence of STI/HIV among girls and young women in East and southern Africa. The objectives of this study were to investigate the association between BV and sexual debu...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Francis SC,Holm Hansen C,Irani J,Andreasen A,Baisley K,Jespers V,Crucitti T,Changalucha J,Hayes RJ,Nnko S,Watson-Jones D,Buvé A

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:National prevalence estimates of Chlamydia trachomatis (chlamydia) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (gonorrhoea) are important for providing insights in the occurrence and control of these STIs. The aim was to obtain national prevalence estimates for chlamydia and gonorrhoea and to investigate risk factors associat...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Heijne JCM,van den Broek IVF,Bruisten SM,van Bergen JEA,de Graaf H,van Benthem BHB

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The objective of this retrospective study was to summarise the clinical manifestations of, and to analyse the incidence and risk factors of, Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction (JHR) during the treatment of children with symptomatic congenital syphilis. METHODS:Clinical data of 60 children with clinically and labor...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Wang C,He S,Yang H,Liu Y,Zhao Y,Pang L

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The diagnosis and treatment of Chlamydia trachomatis infection is important in preventing persistent or recurrent infection. Expedited partner therapy (EPT) is the favoured and supported method for STI treatment of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention when the provider cannot be assured that all re...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Mmeje O,Wallett S,Kolenic G,Bell J

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We aimed to investigate how an infection with Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) influenced patients' well-being and whether there were differences due to gender, age or relationship status, in an effort to strengthen preventive measures and provide better healthcare for patients with CT. METHODS:Patients diagnosed...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Andersson N,Carré H,Janlert U,Boman J,Nylander E

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:A new molecular test for Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) (GeneXpert CT/NG) has been demonstrated to be as accurate as conventional nucleic acid amplification tests (NAAT), but performance has not been evaluated in routine primary care, performed at the point of care by clinicians. W...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Causer LM,Guy RJ,Tabrizi SN,Whiley DM,Speers DJ,Ward J,Tangey A,Badman SG,Hengel B,Natoli LJ,Anderson DA,Wand H,Wilson D,Regan DG,Shephard M,Donovan B,Fairley CK,Kaldor JM

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess social patterns in human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine coverage in a school-based, government-funded vaccination programme located within a single-payer universal healthcare system. DESIGN:We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of HPV vaccine uptake data for the 2013-2014 school year for 131 local ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Jean S 3rd,Elshafei M,Buttenheim A

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00