Healthcare-Seeking behavior for sexually transmitted infections among women who initiated sexual intercourse at an early age in 22 Sub-Saharan African Countries: a multilevel analysis of 2018–2024 demographic and health survey data

Healthcare-Seeking behavior for sexually transmitted infections among women who initiated sexual intercourse at an early age in 22 Sub-Saharan African Countries: a multilevel analysis of 2018–2024 demographic and health survey data

Abstract Introduction Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) represent a significant global public health concern, contributing substantially to illness and mortality, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Women of reproductive age who initiated sexual intercourse at an early age are at high ris...

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Main Authors: Getachew Teshale, Melak Jejaw, Kaleb Assegid Demissie, Nebebe Demis Baykemagn, Tirualem Zeleke Yehuala, Jenberu Mekurianew Kelkay
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-05-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Healthcare seeking
Early age sexual intercourse
STI
Sub-Saharan
DHS
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-025-11138-4
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