239. Patient and Healthcare Factors Associated With HIV Test Non-Completion Among Adolescents with Incident Sexually Transmitted Infections

2020 ◽  
Vol 66 (2) ◽  
pp. S121
Author(s):  
Sarah Wood ◽  
Jungwon Min ◽  
Yuan-Shung Huang ◽  
Aletha Akers ◽  
Danielle Petsis
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Hiv Test

scholarly journals PREVALENCE OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS AND FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH HIV STATUS AMONG VULNERABLE WOMEN IN NORTHERN UGANDA: BASELINE RESULTS FROM PE ATYE KENA COHORT STUDY

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. e2021055
Author(s):  
Francesco Vladimiro Segala ◽  
Giulia Micheli ◽  
Cristina Seguiti ◽  
Andrea Pierantozzi ◽  
Robert Lukwiya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Northern Uganda ◽  
Hiv Diagnosis ◽  
High Risk Behaviors ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Hiv Test ◽  
Male Sexual Partner ◽  
The Impact

Background and Objectives: HIV infection among vulnerable women (VW) has been attributed to unfavourable power relations and limited access to sexual and reproductive health information and services. Aim of this work is to report sexually-transmitted infections (STI) prevalence and to assess the impact of HIV awareness, demographic and socio-behavioural factors in a rural area of northern Uganda. Methods: Pe Atye Kena is a longitudinal cohort, intervention study enrolling young women aged 18-49 years old living in the municipality of Gulu, Uganda. HIV, HBV, syphilis serologic tests and electronic comprehensive questionnaire on sexual high-risk behaviours were administered. Statistical analysis was performed by uni- and multivariable regression models. Results: 461 VW were enrolled (mean age: 29 (SD7.7)). 40 (8.5%) were found to be positive for HIV, 42 (9.1%) for syphilis and 29 (6.3%) for HBV. Older age (> 34 years vs < 24 years; OR 4.95, 95% CI: 1.7 to 14); having done the last HIV test > 12m before the interview (OR 5.21, 95% CI: 2.3 to 11); suspecting the male sexual partner to be HIV+ (OR 2.2; 95% CI: 1.1 to 4.3); not having used condom at first sexual intercourse (OR 2.6; 95% CI 1.3 to 5.15) were all factors associated with an incident HIV diagnosis. Conclusions: In this cohort, HIV prevalence is high and sexual high-risk behaviors are multifaced; future interventions will be aimed to reduce HIV/STIs misconceptions and to promote a sense of community, self-determination and female empowerment.

scholarly journals Risk Factors Associated with Sexually Transmitted Infections among Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Users in an Urban Multi-Clinic Healthcare System

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (suppl_1) ◽  
pp. S668-S669 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandra Abrams-Downey ◽  
Ana Ventuneac ◽  
Bianca Duah ◽  
Joaquin Aracena ◽  
Hansel Arroyo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Healthcare System ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Exposure Prophylaxis

scholarly journals Sexually transmitted infections in young people and factors associated with HIV coinfection: an observational study in a large city

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. e027245 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexis Sentís ◽  
Mario Martin-Sanchez ◽  
Maider Arando ◽  
Martí Vall ◽  
María Jesus Barbera ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Large City ◽  
Epidemiological Surveillance ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Hiv Coinfection ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Sex With Men ◽  
Epidemiological Characteristics

ObjectivesYoung people are a critical target group for sexually transmitted infections (STI) surveillance due to their particular behavioural and social related vulnerability. The aim of this study was to describe the epidemiological characteristics and trends in the incidence of gonorrhoea, syphilis, HIV and venereal lymphogranuloma (LGV) among 15–24-year-olds in Barcelona, and to determine factors associated with HIV coinfection.DesignWe performed a population-based incidence study covering the 2007–2015 period.ParticipantsAll new cases of STI—HIV, gonorrhoea, infectious syphilis and LGV—notified to the epidemiological surveillance system in Barcelona between 2007 and 2015. 1218 cases were studied: 84.6% were men, 19.3% were 15–19 years old and 50.6% were born in Spain. Among men, 73.7% were men who have sex with men (MSM); among women, 85.6% were women that have sex with men.Primary and secondary outcomesIncidence of HIV, gonorrhoea, infectious syphilis and LGV. HIV coinfection.ResultsThere was an increase in the incidence of gonorrhoea, from 1.9 cases per 10 000 people in 2007 to 7.6/10 000 in 2015 (p<0.01), in MSM from 27.1 to 228.8/10 000 (p<0.01). The incidence of syphilis increased from 0.4/10 000 in 2007 to 3.1/10 000 in 2015 (significant in men only, p<0.01), in MSM from 18.1 to 116.9/10 000 (p<0.01). The incidence of HIV showed a non-significant increase in men (p=0.27), and that of LGV remained stable (p=0.59). Factors associated with increased risk of HIV coinfection included being MSM (adjusted OR[ORa]=14.14, 95% CI 3.34 to 59.91) and having >10 sexual partners (ORa=4.11, 95% CI 1.53 to 11.01) or STI diagnosis during the previous 12 months (ORa=2.06; 95% CI 1.13 to 3.77).ConclusionsThe incidence of gonorrhoea and syphilis among 15–24-year-olds increased, while HIV infection remained stable but with a high incidence among MSM. Being MSM, having sex with multiple partners and having a diagnosis of an STI in the previous 12 months were factors associated with HIV coinfection.

scholarly journals Factors associated with screening for sexually transmitted infections

2012 ◽  
Vol 206 (4) ◽  
pp. 324.e1-324.e6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie L. Skala ◽  
Gina M. Secura ◽  
Jeffrey F. Peipert
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Factors Associated

scholarly journals Factors associated with partner referral among patients with sexually transmitted infections in Bangladesh

2010 ◽  
Vol 71 (11) ◽  
pp. 1921-1926 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nazmul Alam ◽  
Peter Kim Streatfield ◽  
Sharful Islam Khan ◽  
Dalia Momtaz ◽  
Sibylle Kristensen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Factors Associated

Determinants of condom use at sexual debut among young Vietnamese

2014 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 403-410 ◽  
Author(s):  
Trang H.T. Do ◽  
Linh C. Le ◽  
John A. Burgess ◽  
Dinh S. Bui
Keyword(s):  
Condom Use ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Sexual Partner ◽  
Sexual Debut ◽  
Peer Pressure ◽  
Premarital Sex ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
First Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Factors Associated

Abstract Background and aims: Condom use at sexual debut is associated with subsequent condom use and with decreased risk of sexually transmitted infections. There is a dearth of data on determinants of condom use at first sexual intercourse. We aimed to determine factors associated with condom use at first sexual intercourse before marriage among Vietnamese adolescents and youths. Methods: The study involved the analysis of data from the Survey Assessment of Vietnamese Youth, 2003, the first nationally representative survey of young people in Vietnam. The survey included 7584 adolescents and youths aged 14–25 years. In this study, data of 605 adolescents and youths who had engaged in premarital sex were analyzed for factors associated with condom use using descriptive analyses, and regression techniques, allowing for sampling weights, clustering and stratification. Results: Of 605 adolescents and youths who had engaged in premarital sex, 28.6% reported condom use at first sexual intercourse. Condom use at sexual debut was less common in females than males [odds ratio (OR)=0.15; 95% confidence interval (95% CI)=0.07–0.30] and less common in those who experienced peer pressure to engage in social higher risk behaviors (OR=0.57; 95% CI=0.32–0.99). Condom use was more common if a friend/acquaintance or a stranger/sex worker was the first sexual partner (OR=2.20; 95% CI=1.16–4.17 and OR=17.90; 95% CI=6.88–46.54) respectively, each compared with fiancé/boyfriend/girlfriend as first sexual partner. Conclusions: These data suggest that approximately one in three unmarried Vietnamese youths used a condom at first sexual intercourse. Gender, peer pressure and the nature of the relationship to the first sexual partner were independently associated with condom use. These results can inform programs directed at preventing HIV and other sexually transmitted infections among young Vietnamese.

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