Dynamics of health and wellness at an African Pentecostal Churchrelated institution in Zimbabwe: by P. Musoni

“… The article explores the challenges faced by God’s Grace University in Zimbabwe (a pseudonym), an African Pentecostal Church-affiliated institution, due to an increase in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among its students. As one of the pioneering African Pentecostal church-affiliated universities in Zimbabwe, it has experienced a significant surge in student enrolment, which coincides with an increase in STI incidents. …”
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Psoriasiform syphilis associated with human immunodeficiency virus/AIDS. A case presentation by Julio Cesar Camero Machin, Roxana Rivera Rivadulla, Grecia María Giniebra Marín

“…Laboratory tests made it possible to diagnose atypical secondary syphilis and rule out other sexually transmitted infections. The histopathological examination excluded other erythematosquamous dermatoses, it had conclusive weight in this case. …”
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Transactional Sex among Noninjecting Illicit Drug Users: Implications for HIV Transmission by Rafael Alves Guimarães, Aurélio Goulart Rodovalho, Inaina Lara Fernandes, Graciele Cristina Silva, Rodrigo Lopes de Felipe, Ivânia Vera, Valéria Duarte Gregório, Roselma Lucchese

“…Crack use and history of sexually transmitted infections (STI) were risk factors for transactional sex in men. …”
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Advances in public policies and epidemiological surveillance related to the human immunodeficiency virus/AIDS in Ecuador by Joshua Daniel Govea Intriago, Patricio Damián Mayorga Medina, Francisco Xavier Poveda Paredes

“…Important steps are evident in relation to political commitment and social responsibility to stop the injuries of the human immunodeficiency virus/AIDS, and sexually transmitted infections, based on strategies focused on prevention, as well as prophylactic, antiretroviral, and treatment patient follow-up. …”
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Recurrent Huge Left Bartholin’s Gland Abscess for One Year in a Teenager by Athanase Lilungulu, Bonaventura C. T. Mpondo, Abdallah Mlwati, Dismas Matovelo, Albert Kihunrwa, Balthazar Gumodoka

“…It is more common in women who are at risk of acquiring sexually transmitted infections; however, other causes of infection should be investigated to exclude other causes of disease. …”
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Term Abdominal Pregnancy Revealed by Amnioperitoneum in Rural Area by Henri Donald Mutarambirwa, Bruno Kenfack, Jovanny Tsuala Fouogue

“…In sub-Saharan Africa, the high prevalence of sexually transmitted infections explains the increasing frequency of this pathology. …”
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Concurrent COVID-19 and Acute HIV: A Case Report and Diagnostic Review by Kelly A. Johnson, Sally Graglia, Elizabeth D. Lynch, Joanna De Mesa, Erin Antunez, Sandra Torres, Susa Coffey, Stephanie E. Cohen

“…Screening for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Acceptability and completeness of vaccination schedules recommended for transgender women and travestis in the city of São Paulo, Brazil: a cross-sectional study, 2019-2020 by Cristina Langkammer Martins, Katia Cristina Bassichetto, Maria A. S. M. Veras

“…Conclusion Despite high adherence, the low completion of vaccination schedules highlighted the need for diversified strategies to improve vaccination coverage and reduce the prevalence of vaccine-preventable sexually transmitted infections in this population.…”
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Unraveling HPV-associated cancer complexity: From molecular insights to innovative therapies by Tara Chand, Ashwini Kumar Dubey, Gauri Misra

“…Human papillomavirus (HPV) contributes to a high global incidence of sexually transmitted infections, predominantly associated with cervical cancer, as well as head and neck, penile, anal, vaginal, and vulvar cancers. …”
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Female genital schistosomiasis is a neglected public health problem in Tanzania: Evidence from a scoping review. by Gladys Mbwanji, Humphrey D Mazigo, Jane K Maganga, Jennifer A Downs

“…This review emphasizes integration of delivery of FGS related services in primary health care systems through the reproductive health clinics which covers sexually transmitted infections, HIV and cervical cancer screening. …”
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Psychoactive Substance Uses and Sexual Behavior by Esmaeil Naseri

“…Additionally, substance use contributes to high-risk sexual behaviors and increases the incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Substance-facilitated sexual assault is prevalent, yet it is often underreported. …”
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Topical Microbicides for the Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and HIV by André Désormeaux, Rabeea F Omar, Michel G Bergeron

“…Some of the existing products as well as promising new topical microbicicles for the prevention of sexually transmitted infections are reviewed.…”
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Interventions impacting the accessibility of sexual reproductive health services for head porters in sub-Saharan Africa- A scoping review protocol. by Kimberly Jarvis, Solina Richter, Samuel Adjorlolo, Michelle Swab, Eric Tenkorang, Yuping Mao, Laura A Chubb, Charles Ampong Adjei, William Midodzi, Adom Manu, Kwasi Torpey, Cara Spence, Pammla Petrucka

“…Most female head porters are in their reproductive years and often lack access to sexual reproductive health services (SRHS) despite being at high risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), unplanned pregnancies, and gender-based violence. …”
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The frequency of mutations in the penA, mtrR, gyrA and parC genes of Neisseria gonorrhoeae, the presence of tetM gene and antibiotic resistance/susceptibility: a systematic review... by Ana Clara Mendes, Renan Pedra de Souza, Diana Bahia

“…Gonorrhoea is currently one of the most important sexually transmitted infections (STIs) due to the increasing spread of multidrug-resistant strains of N. gonorrhoeae. …”
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Exploring the Socio-personal Factors Associated with the Prevalence of Symptoms of Reproductive Tract Infections among Sexually Active Married Women in Ernakulam District of Kerala... by Ann Merrin George, Leena Kunnath Chacko

“…Background: Reproductive Tract Infections (RTIs)/Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are the main cause of maternal mortality and morbidity in India. …”
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An Assessment of High-Risk Sexual Behavior and Associated Factors Among Self-identified Hijras Residing in an Urban Slum of Mumbai, India by Deepak K. Mundhe, Saniya S. Qureshi, Yuvaraj B. Chavan

“…Background: A high proportion of sexual minorities like Hijras/Eunuch engage in sex work and thus become a high-risk population for HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Hence, we conducted a study with objective to assess prevalence of high-risk behavior among self-identified Hijras/Eunuch and associated factors. …”
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Behavior of morbidity and mortality due to human immunodeficiency virus/AIDS in Nuevitas, Camagüey, 1993-2021 by Yoan Miguel Aguilar Duret, Leida Nilda Sifontes Viñas, María Esther Del Toro Rodríguez, Adonis Cintras Dones, Yenlys Laucraf Primelles

“…<p><strong>Foundation</strong>:  infection by human immunodeficiency virus/AIDS is considered the most fearsome of sexually transmitted infections. The studies related to the subject allow the approach to the different contexts and populations affected by this disease.…”
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Sociodemographic and Behavioral Factors Associated with HIV Vulnerability according to Sexual Orientation by Maria Aparecida A. O. Serra, Antoninho B. Milhomem, Samae B. Oliveira, Francisca Aline A. S. Santos, Roberta Araújo e Silva, Ana Cristina P. J. Costa, Maria da Conceição S. O. Cunha, Antônio Uelton A. Silva, Roberto Wagner J. F. Freitas, Márcio Flávio M. Araújo

“…These individuals demonstrated a lower chance of HIV infection (p<0.001), sexually transmitted infections (p<0.001), alcohol use (p<0.001) and condom use (p<0.001), compared to men who have sex with men and/or bisexuals. …”
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Tanzanian Couples’ Perspectives on Gender Equity, Relationship Power, and Intimate Partner Violence: Findings from the RESPECT Study by Suneeta Krishnan, Divya Vohra, Damien de Walque, Carol Medlin, Rose Nathan, William H. Dow

“…We used data from the RESPECT study, a randomized controlled trial that evaluated an intervention to prevent sexually transmitted infections in a cohort of young Tanzanian men and women, to examine the relationship between couples’ attitudes about IPV, relationship power, and sexual decision making, concordance on these issues, and women’s reports of IPV over 12 months. …”
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Slight Pro-Inflammatory Immunomodulation Properties of Dendritic Cells by Gardnerella vaginalis: The “Invisible Man” of Bacterial Vaginosis? by Thomas Bertran, Patrick Brachet, Marjolaine Vareille-Delarbre, Julie Falenta, Annie Dosgilbert, Marie-Paule Vasson, Christiane Forestier, Arlette Tridon, Bertrand Evrard

“…Bacterial vaginosis (BV), the most common genital infection in reproductive-aged women, is associated with increased risk of sexually transmitted infections. Its etiology remains unclear, especially the role of Gardnerella (G.) vaginalis, an anaerobic bacterium characteristic of the BV-alteration of the vaginal ecosystem. …”
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