Prevalence of genital and extragenital sexually transmitted infections among women of reproductive age with and without HIV in the Southern US: results from the study of treatment and reproductive outcomes DOI Creative Commons

Nicholas Fonseca Nogueira,

Laura Beauchamps,

Yue Pan

et al.

Frontiers in Medicine, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: March 26, 2025

Introduction Sexually transmitted infections (STI) are highly prevalent among women of reproductive age (WRA) and increase the risk HIV acquisition transmission. However, burden extragenital STIs is understudied WRA in US. Estimates disease urgently needed living with (WWH) without (WWOH), to inform sex-specific screening guidelines. Methods Cross-sectional data from cisgender WWH WWOH, ages 18–45 years, enrolled Study Treatment Reproductive Outcomes (STAR) March 2021 August 2023 at six Southern US sites was analyzed. Sociodemographic behavioral assessments were performed using structured interviewer-administered questionnaires. Nucleic-acid amplification tests performed, regardless symptoms, on self-collected urine, rectal, pharyngeal swabs detect trichomoniasis, chlamydia, gonorrhea. characteristics factors compared by STI status concordance between genital examined. Results Among 543 participants, 55.2% WWH, mean 34.0 (SD ± 7.14) years old, most (72.5%) non-Hispanic Black, 41.6% had multiple sexual partners, 85.6% engaged unprotected sex. Overall, 1.9% tested positive for 2.9% rectal 0.6% oropharyngeal 3.4% gonorrhea, 1.2% 1.3% 12.2% trichomoniasis. Genital chlamydia associated ( p < 0.001) but not chlamydia; gonorrhea = 0.0011) Eight (11.1%) pregnant participants diagnosed least one STI. Higher healthcare provider visits past year [RR 7.14, 95% CI (1.92, 25.00); 0.043]; while higher trichomoniasis lower educational attainment high school or below 2.94, (1.49, 5.88); 0.009] an average monthly income less than $1,500 USD 4.76, (1.82, 12.5); 0.011]. HIV-status STIs. Discussion Prevalence genital, oral (1.8%, 2.8%, 0.6%) (3.3%, 1.1%, 1.3%), (11.4%) HIV. The adverse impact women’s health transmission highlights importance testing areas prevalence

Language: Английский

Associations between socio-demographics, sexual knowledge and behaviour and sexually transmitted infections among reproductive-age women in Southeast Asia: Demographic Health Survey results DOI Creative Commons
Laura Navika Yamani, Erni Astutik, Eny Qurniyawati

et al.

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(1)

Published: Feb. 22, 2025

Language: Английский

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Sexually transmitted infections and bacterial vaginosis in women of child-bearing age in Antananarivo, Madagascar: prevalence and risk factors from a cross-sectional study DOI Creative Commons
Camille Fortas, Aina Harimanana,

Solange Bienvenue Rasoanandrianina

et al.

BMC Infectious Diseases, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(1)

Published: Feb. 24, 2025

Recent data on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and bacterial vaginosis (BV) in the general population of Madagascar is scarce. Our objective to estimate Chlamydia trachomatis (CT), Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG), Trichomonas vaginalis (TV), Mycoplasma genitalium (MG), BV prevalence among women determine associated risk factors. We recruited aged 18–45 years consulting at a hospital Antananarivo cross-sectional study. collected socio-demographic behavioral data. Vaginal swabs were for each individual. STIs detected by qPCR using Nugent score. explored factors with having an STI logistic regressions. Of 501 women, 242 (48%) married. Only one woman three ever used condoms. The CT was 11.8% (95% Confidence Interval: 9.0, 14.6), NG: 4.2% (2.4, 5.9), TV: 14.8% (11.7, 17.9), MG: 8.2% (5.8, 10.6), BV: 39.6% (35.3, 43.9). Factors sex exchange favors (adjusted Odds Ratio (aOR): 4.25, 95%CI: 1.27, 16.6), (aOR: 2.14, 1.34, 3.47) or intermediate vaginal microbiota 2.10, 1.19, 3.72), being non-marital relationship compared married 1.86, 1.16, 2.98). To address high STIs, prevention programs should target who are more likely engage empower them negotiation skills condom use. Given elevated dysbiosis its association it crucial prioritize research efforts toward comprehensive understanding this relationship.

Language: Английский

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Sexual Risk-Taking: STIs and the Presence of Amplified Sexual Stigma DOI

Gabriella Petruzzello,

Randall A. Renstrom,

Linda E. Laine

et al.

The Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 25, 2025

Despite the high prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in our society and their increasing rates over past decade, stigma continues to be harmful pervasive. This study examines perceptions STIs implications for risk social perceptions. Prolific participants ( N = 440) read one six vignettes involving a sexual encounter which target unknowingly either illness (STI) or non-sexual (H1N1) that varied severity (moderate, severe, fatal) another person. Targets who were rated as riskier, more negative overall, selfish, regardless severity. In line with flawed evaluations, did not distinguish between moderate severe both interpersonal All dependent variables demonstrated viewed negatively than illnesses an equal greater shows stigmatization is beyond degree severity, this produces damaging elevated assessments. Implications center around need continued reduction interventions improve evaluations risk.

Language: Английский

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Intravaginal Application of Linezolid-Infused Sol-Gel for Prophylaxis and Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Infections DOI
Ritu Thapa, Preeti Pandey, Marie‐Odile Parat

et al.

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Prevalence of genital and extragenital sexually transmitted infections among women of reproductive age with and without HIV in the Southern US: results from the study of treatment and reproductive outcomes DOI Creative Commons

Nicholas Fonseca Nogueira,

Laura Beauchamps,

Yue Pan

et al.

Frontiers in Medicine, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: March 26, 2025

Introduction Sexually transmitted infections (STI) are highly prevalent among women of reproductive age (WRA) and increase the risk HIV acquisition transmission. However, burden extragenital STIs is understudied WRA in US. Estimates disease urgently needed living with (WWH) without (WWOH), to inform sex-specific screening guidelines. Methods Cross-sectional data from cisgender WWH WWOH, ages 18–45 years, enrolled Study Treatment Reproductive Outcomes (STAR) March 2021 August 2023 at six Southern US sites was analyzed. Sociodemographic behavioral assessments were performed using structured interviewer-administered questionnaires. Nucleic-acid amplification tests performed, regardless symptoms, on self-collected urine, rectal, pharyngeal swabs detect trichomoniasis, chlamydia, gonorrhea. characteristics factors compared by STI status concordance between genital examined. Results Among 543 participants, 55.2% WWH, mean 34.0 (SD ± 7.14) years old, most (72.5%) non-Hispanic Black, 41.6% had multiple sexual partners, 85.6% engaged unprotected sex. Overall, 1.9% tested positive for 2.9% rectal 0.6% oropharyngeal 3.4% gonorrhea, 1.2% 1.3% 12.2% trichomoniasis. Genital chlamydia associated ( p < 0.001) but not chlamydia; gonorrhea = 0.0011) Eight (11.1%) pregnant participants diagnosed least one STI. Higher healthcare provider visits past year [RR 7.14, 95% CI (1.92, 25.00); 0.043]; while higher trichomoniasis lower educational attainment high school or below 2.94, (1.49, 5.88); 0.009] an average monthly income less than $1,500 USD 4.76, (1.82, 12.5); 0.011]. HIV-status STIs. Discussion Prevalence genital, oral (1.8%, 2.8%, 0.6%) (3.3%, 1.1%, 1.3%), (11.4%) HIV. The adverse impact women’s health transmission highlights importance testing areas prevalence

Language: Английский

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