Dysmenorrhea: Predisposing Factors, Effects on Activities and Health-seeking Behavior among University Students in Ibadan, Nigeria by Ayodeji Adeyemo, Oluwasomidoyin O. Bello

“…Severity and duration of pain, duration and heaviness of flow, and previous treatment for sexually transmitted infection were associated with their health-seeking behavior (P < 0.05). …”
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Justified Suspicion: Symptomatic Syphilitic Alopecia in a Patient with Well-Controlled HIV by Robert Jame, Yousif Al-Saeigh, Leo L. Wang, Kevin Wang

“…An estimated 25% of primary and secondary syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection caused by the spirochete bacterium Treponema pallidum, occurs in patients coinfected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (Chesson et al., 2005). …”
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Rational selection of TbpB variants yields a bivalent vaccine with broad coverage against Neisseria gonorrhoeae by Jamie E. Fegan, Epshita A. Islam, David M. Curran, Dixon Ng, Natalie Y. T. Au, Elissa G. Currie, Joseph J. Zeppa, Jessica Lam, Anthony B. Schryvers, Trevor F. Moraes, Scott D. Gray-Owen

“…Abstract Neisseria gonorrhoeae is an on-going public health problem due in part to the lack of success with efforts to develop an efficacious vaccine to prevent this sexually transmitted infection. The gonococcal transferrin binding protein B (TbpB) is an attractive candidate vaccine antigen. …”
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HIV and AIDS prevention behavior among housewives in South Purwokerto sub-district, Indonesia by Colti Sistiarani, Dian Anandari, Elviera Gamelia

“…South Purwokerto is a sub-district in Banyumas District, Central Java, Indonesia, with sexually transmitted infection (STI) cases as many as 45 people. …”
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Acceptability of digital vending machines to improve access to sexual and reproductive health in Brighton, UK: a qualitative analysis by Jaime H Vera, Richard Cooper, Syra Dhillon, John Mear, Gillian Louise Dean, Rhys D Wenlock

“…We evaluated the acceptability of vending machines (VMs) to distribute HIV self-test (HIVST) and sexually transmitted infection (STI) self-sample kits, from the service user and stakeholder perspective.Methods Six VMs were placed across Brighton and Hove (UK) in publicly accessible locations. …”
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Prevalence of HPV in a Peruvian Healthcare Network: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study by Jhajaira M. Araujo MSc, Maria Ramon-Cotrina Br, Rosa Quispe-Martinez MD, Mayra Rios-Rios Br, Maribel Quispe-Gonzaga Br, Carlos O. Saldaña-Reyes Br, Paula Medina PhD, Melanie Cornejo PhD, Joseph A. Pinto MSc, Richard Dyer MD

“…Introduction Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a common sexually transmitted infection often associated with cancer development. …”
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Study of the Prevalence of Human Papillomavirus Genotypes in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia by Mai M. El-Daly, Arwa A. Faizo, Shahad A. Madkhali, Nashwa F. Aldardeir, Nassrin A. Badroon, Norah A. Uthman, Rahaf T. Alqawas, Ahmed A. Mousa, Safaa A. Turkistani, Esam I. Azhar

“…Abstract Human papillomavirus (HPV), a common sexually transmitted infection, includes over 200 types, some linked to genital warts and various cancers, including cervical, anal, penile, and oropharyngeal cancers. …”
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Client perspectives on creating supportive sexual health environments for people with persistent anxiety: a qualitative study by Mark Gilbert, Travis Salway, Stéphanie Black, Sarah Watt, Aidan Ablona, Hsiu-Ju Chang, Heather Nicole Pedersen

“…Objectives We sought to explore sexual health service clients’ perspectives, preferences and suggestions for how to better address or alleviate anxiety among clients of sexual health services (eg, sexually transmitted infection testing) regarding both online and in-person sexual health services among those who experience persistent anxiety.Methods We conducted qualitative interviews with 27 sexual health service clients with persistent experiences of anxiety in British Columbia, Canada. …”
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A Study of Trichomonas vaginalis Infection and Correlates in Women with Vaginal Discharge Referred at Fann Teaching Hospital in Senegal by Roger C. Tine, Khadime Sylla, Rougyatou Ka, Lamine Dia, Doudou Sow, Souleye Lelo, Khardiata Diallo, Babacar Faye, Thérèse Dieng, Cheikh T. Ndour, Ahmet Y. Sow

“…Trichomoniasis is nowadays the most prevalent non-viral sexually transmitted infection in the world. In Senegal, the epidemiology of trichomoniasis is not well known. …”
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L-shaped association between dietary iron intake and HPV infection: a cross-sectional analysis based on national health and nutrition examination survey 2005–2016 by Xiaotong Chen, Haiwei Chen, Yuling Chen, Lixin Tang, Jiaqi Liu, Yu-Hua Ou

“…BackgroundHuman Papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a ubiquitous sexually transmitted infection globally, frequently associated with sexual behaviors characterized by increased frequency and multiple partnerships. …”
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Self-perception of risk for HIV acquisition among people in prisons in Iran: A nationwide survey in 2017 by Zahra Abdolahinia, Seyed Aria Nejadghaderi, Soheil Mehmandoost, AliAkbar Haghdoost, Abedin Iranpour, Mohammad Karamouzian, Hamid Sharifi

“…Higher odds of high self-perceived risk were associated with being < 30 years old (AOR: 1.50; 95% CI: 1.13–2.00), having never got married (AOR: 1.58; 95% CI: 1.12–2.23), engaging in condomless sex (AOR: 1.56; 95% CI: 1.13–2.16), same-sex practices among men (AOR: 1.90; 95% CI: 1.43–2.51), and recent sexually transmitted infection symptoms (AOR: 2.18; 95% CI: 1.19–3.57). …”
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Prevalence of viral hepatitis B and C infection and associated factors among pregnant women in southeast Ethiopia: community-based crossectional study by Nuruzelam Mohammed, Jeylan Kassim, Ahmednur Adem Aliyi, Muhammed Jemal Abdurebi

“…History of dental extraction (AOR = 2.70, 95% CI 1.09, 6.69), hospital admission (AOR = 6.96, 95%CI 1.73, 27.99), household contact (AOR = 3.93, 95% CI 1.37, 11.25), tattooing (AOR = 3.50 95% CI 2.31, 12.35), sexually transmitted infection (AOR = 11.42 95% CI 3.10, 42.35) were significantly associated with HBsAg infection whereas history of blood transfusion (AOR 5.58, 95% CI 1.03, 30.05, P = 0.045) and household contact (AOR 7.49, 95% CI 1.34, 41.76) were significantly associated with HCV infection among pregnant women.ConclusionsThe Seroprevalence of HBV and HCV was moderate endemicity according to WHO classification. …”
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Seroprevalence of Human Herpesvirus Infections in Newly Diagnosed HIV-Infected Key Populations in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania by Doreen Kamori, Agricola Joachim, Mucho Mizinduko, Godfrey Barabona, Macdonald Mahiti, Upendo Kibwana, Mtebe Majigo, Salim Masoud, Ambele M. Mwandigha, Takamasa Ueno, Elia Mmbaga, Eligius Lyamuya

“…Therefore, this warrants concerted efforts for integrated HIV and sexually transmitted infection prevention programs targeting key populations.…”
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Screening semen samples for Zika virus infection: role for serologic and RT-PCR testing by Humberto Ferraz, Humberto Ferraz, Humberto Ferraz, Kevan Akrami, Kevan Akrami, Kevan Akrami, Laise de Moraes, Laise de Moraes, Lais Cambuí Gusmão, Genevieve Coelho, Daniele Freitas, Daniele Freitas, Manoel Barral-Netto, Aldina Barral, Viviane Boaventura, Viviane Boaventura, Luciane Amorim Santos, Luciane Amorim Santos, Luciane Amorim Santos, Ricardo Khouri, Ricardo Khouri

“…IntroductionZika virus (ZIKV) is primarily transmitted through mosquito bites though may act as a sexually transmitted infection. Men can shed the virus in their semen for extended periods, with reports indicating shedding for up to six months after the initial infection. …”
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Health systems analysis and evaluation of the barriers to availability, utilisation and readiness of sexual and reproductive health services in COVID-19-affected areas: a WHO mixed... by José Guilherme Cecatti, Kun Tang, Igor Toskin, Moazzam Ali, Caron Kim, Stefano Uccella, Simone Garzon, Ge Yang, Vanessa Brizuela, Pisake Lumbiganon, Seni Kouanda, Alexandra Sawyer, Nigel Sherriff, Alessia Savoldi, Anna Thorson, Marleen Temmerman, Jörg Huber, Soe Soe Thwin, Maddalena Cordioli, Massimo Mirandola, Jaime Vera, Armando Seuc, Laila Ladak, Debbie Williams, Luis Bahamondes, Deda Ogum Alangea, Abdu Mohiddin, Eunice Nahyuha Chomi, Sothornwit Jen, Modey Emefa, Hamsadvani Kuganantham, Armando Humberto Seuc, Eunice Chomi, Hanxiyue Zhang, Yifan Zhu, Yueping Guo, Chunxiao Peng, Kwasi Tropsey, Emefa Judith Modey, Rozina Karmaliani, Jen Sothornwit, Ferdinand Okwaro, Ranieri Poli, Joy Jerop Chebet, Hugo Gamerro Abrego

“…This study aims to assess the availability of contraception, comprehensive abortion care, sexually transmitted infection prevention and treatment and sexual and gender-based violence care and support services in local health facilities during COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Forecasting models for leprosy cases: a scoping review protocol by Bruna Oliveira Ascef, Gustavo Laine Araújo de Oliveira, Carmelita Ribeiro Filha Coriolano, Haliton Alves De Oliveira Junior

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Predictors of Neonatal Sepsis in Hospitals at Wolaita Sodo Town, Southern Ethiopia: Institution-Based Unmatched Case-Control Study, 2019 by Atkuregn Alemayehu, Mihiretu Alemayehu, Aseb Arba, Hanna Abebe, Abraham Goa, Kebreab Paulos, Mohammed Suleiman Obsa

“…Maternal age, wealth/income, maternal urinary tract infections/sexually transmitted infections, intrapartum fever, antenatal care visit≤3 times, Apgar score<7, low birth weight, and starting time of breastfeeding were independent predictors of neonatal sepsis. …”
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Caregivers, Caseworkers, and Biological Parents: Risk Factors for Foster Teen Pregnancy and Ways You Can Make a Difference by Nora Del Giudice, Stephanie Toelle, David C. Diehl, Jody S. Nicholson

“…That said, the past experiences of foster care youth in particular make them likely to engage in activity that could cause teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. This 9-page fact sheet is designed to provide kin and foster caregivers, caseworkers, and biological parents of children in foster care with information about the physical, emotional, and psychological concerns related to teen reproductive health in the foster care system. …”
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Caregivers, Caseworkers, and Biological Parents: Risk Factors for Foster Teen Pregnancy and Ways You Can Make a Difference by Nora Del Giudice, Stephanie Toelle, David C. Diehl, Jody S. Nicholson

“…That said, the past experiences of foster care youth in particular make them likely to engage in activity that could cause teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. This 9-page fact sheet is designed to provide kin and foster caregivers, caseworkers, and biological parents of children in foster care with information about the physical, emotional, and psychological concerns related to teen reproductive health in the foster care system. …”
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“If that would have lessened my symptoms, that would have been great...”: a qualitative study about the acceptability of tecovirimat as treatment for mpox by Sara Paparini, Rosalie Hayes, Benjamin Weil, Will Nutland, Ismael Maatouk, Teodora Wi, Chloe M. Orkin, Rosamund Lewis

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