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Showing 1 to 20 of 49 for “"Sexually transmitted Infection"”.
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Strategies for sexually transmitted infection partner notification
… to curb it is a priority. The presence of other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) facilitates the sexual transmission of HIV, and the control of STIs has been shown to be an effective way of reducing HIV incidence. One component of the process of STI control is partner notification: a process …
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Sexually Transmitted Infection Testing Adherence Among Pregnant Women
Prenatal screening and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are critical components of maternal and child health, as they play a vital role in preventing adverse birth outcomes. Despite the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) publishing regular guidelines for prenatal …
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Communication patterns following the acquisition of a sexually transmitted infection
… patterns following the contraction of a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Participants were 148 college students (46 men, 104 women) attending a large Mid-Atlantic University. Seventy-four of the participants reported having had an STI. Participants completed the Communication …
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Consider the Source : The Effects of Adult Sources of Human Immunodefciency [sic] Virus and Sexually Transmitted Infection Prevention Information on Teen Risk Behaviors for Sexually Transmitted Infection
<p>Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), are major health problems for adolescents, who represent over 26% of new cases of STIs diagnosed annually in the United States. Half of all HIV cases in people under age 25 result from sexual transmission …
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Use of the health belief model to understand HPV vaccine behavior in female undergraduates
<p>Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the US and causes several cancers. HPV vaccines can protect individuals against multiple HPV strains that can cause certain cancers. Despite the benefits, 51% of college women have received the HPV vaccine. The …
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Characterization of subtilisin-like serine proteases in trichomonas vaginalis
… etiologic agent causing human trichomoniasis, a sexually transmitted infection found worldwide. In this study, subtilisin-like serine proteases (subtilases) were examined for their putative role in cell viability. Published data of other eukaryotic protozoan parasites confirm the importance of …
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Modelling HPV Vaccination and Screening Strategies to Optimize Treatment
HPV is a common sexually transmitted infection found worldwide which can lead to serious health effects. While HPV has a high regression rate, if it does progress, it can cause various cancers (i.e. cervical, penile, throat). It is possible to minimize the mal-effects of HPV with tools such as …
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Optimizing HIV PrEP Implementation in the Primary Care Setting
… offer for patients who tested positive for a sexually transmitted infection (STI). This indicates a need for further reinforcement of standardized practice and clinical staff education on the importance of combining HIV risk screening and PrEP, with emphasis on the significant risk for HIV …
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Determinants of Upper Genital Tract Complications in a Chlamydial Urogenital Mouse Model
<p>Genital Chlamydia trachomatis infection is a major public health concern. Chlamydia is the most commonly reported infection in the United States and the most common bacterial sexually transmitted infection worldwide. Unrecognized infection endangers female reproductive health by serious …
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Algorithms for efficiently and effectively matching agents in microsimulations of sexually transmitted infections
… provision of antiretroviral treatment. Models of sexually transmitted infection epidemics attempt to account for varying levels of risk across a population based on diverse / or heterogeneous / sexual behaviour. Microsimulations are a type of model that can account for fine-grained heterogeneous …
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Investigation of Infectious Disease Associations with Cognitive Impairment using Electronic Medical Records
Although infection-driven neurocognitive deterioration has been postulated for decades, definitive population-level evidence is scarce. We therefore undertook a multi-center electronic health record study to quantify the association between six clinically important infections—Herpes simplex virus …
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Exploring college students' relationship with God as a potential mediator between religious behaviors and sexual and alcohol risk behavior among college students
… negative consequences, such as contracting a sexually transmitted infection or personal injury, respectively. College students also tend to be a population with strong religious beliefs and regular engagement in religious behaviors. Some research indicates that more frequent engagement in …
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A qualitative exploration of high school dropout and retention among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in South Africa
… concern. AGYW are at a greater risk of HIV infection and other sexually transmitted infection (STI) due to biological, cultural, religious, socio-economic and structural factors, and efforts to increase their retention and completion of high school, a protective factor, will increase the …
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Predictors of Early Onset of Sexual Intercourse in Male and Female Residents of the United States
… risk for teen pregnancies and acquiring a sexually transmitted disease. This study examines predictors of early onset sexual intercourse in male and female residents of the United States. Methods: A nationally representative sample of N=7,643 females and N=4.928 males ages 15-44 was …
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How Adopting Stereotypical Roles May Impact Sexual Risk Behavior Among Young African American College Women
<p>Sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention issues for women, particularly women of color, are multifaceted and far-reaching. Cultural dynamics unique to black women, such as attitudes, values and beliefs are often not considered. The proposed study assesses culturally specific factors that …
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Investigating FDA-Approved Drugs for Treatment of Multidrug-Resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae
… agent of gonorrhea, is the second most prevalent sexually transmitted infection that leads to substantial morbidity and economic burden worldwide. Improperly treated or untreated gonorrhea can lead to severe and life-threatening complications, including abortion, infertility, pelvic pain, and …
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Trends in Chlamydia trachomatis Treatment Prescribing Practices in King County, Washington, 2010 - 2018
… (CT) is the most commonly reported bacterial sexually transmitted infection in the United States. In 2021, the CDC updated its CT treatment guidelines from equally recommending either azithromycin (1 gram as a single dose) or doxycycline (100mg twice daily for 7 days) to only recommending …
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Patterns of Adolescent and Young Adult Sexual Behavior: Predictors & Consequences
… can lead to negative consequences such as sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancy, sexual behavior also is a healthy part of human development. By understanding the social and cognitive processes that influence sexual behavior choices during adolescence and young adulthood, …
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Sexual behavior following a diagnosis of acute HIV in men who have sex with men and in transgender women in the Sabes study in Lima, Peru
… period of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and compare the ability of different survey modalities to capture these risky sexual behavior practices. Methods/Study Population: Our study looked at a cohort of 83 individuals, a subset of Sabes participants, who were either men who have …
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Contraceptive use in Nepal
… on future contraceptive use, family planning and sexually transmitted infection rates. These changes may have an effect on fertility rates, contraceptive prevalence and levels of unmet need.
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