Prevalence of HIV infection and risky sexual practices among adult males with travel-associated Entamoeba histolytica infection in Taiwan, 2006–2013

2015 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 104-105
Author(s):  
Yi-Chun Lo ◽  
Chien-Ching Hung
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Entamoeba Histolytica ◽  
Sexual Practices ◽  
Adult Males ◽  
Histolytica Infection ◽  
Risky Sexual Practices

scholarly journals Perceptions about sexual risk, HIV and HIV-testing in Cali, Colombia

2018 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 139-147
Author(s):  
Héctor Fabio Mueses Marín ◽  
Inés Constanza Tello Bolívar ◽  
María Isabel Galindo Orrego ◽  
Jaime Galindo Quintero
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Hiv Testing ◽  
Sexual Risk ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Risk Group ◽  
Sexual Practices ◽  
Transmitted Infection ◽  
Hiv Test ◽  
Risky Sexual Practices

Introduction: In Colombia, 20%-54% of the population with sexual practices at higher risk for HIV infection (men who have sex with men, transgender women, women sex workers) has sometime been tested. Objective: To describe perceptions of sexual risk, HIV and HIV testing in people with risky sexual practices and people who identify themselves as heterosexual. Methods: Between 2012 and 2014, it was carried a descriptive study using HIV screening out in Cali-Colombia with the voluntary participation of 940 people aged over 18 years. There were used: informed consent, structured questionnaire and HIV testing. Descriptive, bivariate and multivariate Poisson regression models were performed. Results: Average age 28.5 ±10.9 years; 50% men. 357 (38%) were people from the traditional risk group for HIV infection; and 583 (62%) corresponded to the non-traditional risk group (heterosexual men and women). Likewise, 62% and 41% respectively had HIV test. 51% to 53% reported having sex when they consumed liquor; commercial sex was higher in the group with risky sexual practices (32% vs 3%), as well as anal relations (77% vs 23%), consistent use of condom (32% vs 9%), and HIV positive test (14.3% vs 1.6%). The multivariate analysis showed for both groups that having HIV test was associated with being older than 25 years and a history of sexually transmitted infection. Conclusions: Differentiated education strategies are needed based on risky sexual behaviors and that consider the importance of regular HIV tests for early diagnosis and timely enrollment in care and treatment.

scholarly journals Entamoeba histolytica infection in men who have sex with men

2012 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. 729-736 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chien-Ching Hung ◽  
Sui-Yuan Chang ◽  
Dar-Der Ji
Keyword(s):  
Entamoeba Histolytica ◽  
Histolytica Infection ◽  
Sex With Men

scholarly journals Prevalence and risk factors associated with Entamoeba Histolytica infection among children in Sebha, Libya

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 48
Author(s):  
RugaiaMohammed Abdulgader ESalem ◽  
SehamAbobaker Ali Gahgah ◽  
AishaSalih Hamza Ali ◽  
SamahAbdaladhem Rahmma Al Shrief
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Entamoeba Histolytica ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Histolytica Infection

scholarly journals Mujeres con VIH-SIDA en el Hospital Nacional Cayetano Heredia en Lima, Perú.

2013 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 62
Author(s):  
Lely SOLARI ZERPA ◽  
Luis Miguel VALDEZ ◽  
Juan ECHEVARRIA ZARATE ◽  
Eduardo GOTUZZO HERENCIA
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Pneumocystis Carinii ◽  
Retrospective Chart Review ◽  
Sexual Practices ◽  
Heterosexual Transmission ◽  
Sexual Life ◽  
Heterosexual Intercourse ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Wasting Syndrome

Objective: The aim of this study is to describe the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of the women infected with the Human Inmunodefficiency Virus (HIV) who were seen at the Hospital Nacional Cayetano Heredia from January 1989 to December 1996. Material and Methods: We did a retrospective chart review of their demographic and medical registers. We used the Centres for Disease Control (CDC) classification for the HIV infection. (Stages I-IV). Results: We included 236 women, from 17 to 60 years old, with a mean age of 30.4 years. The number of diagnosed cases per year of infected women increased from 5 in 1989 to 63 in 1996. The probable means of acquisition of infection was heterosexual intercourse in 212 patients (90.2%). Only had one sexual partner in her life 113 (47.8%) of the patients seen. There were 4 (1.6%) sexual workers and there were no intravenous drug users. A percentage of 23.4% have had other Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD), and these were more prevalent in women who had risky sexual practices (p=0.005). Out of the 236, 69 women had diagnosis of Acquired Inmunodefficiency Syndrome (AIDS) The most frequent AIDS-defining condition was the Wasting Syndrome in 23 women (33.3%). There were 19 deaths within the study period. The mean survival time after the AIDS diagnosis was 10.6 months and the most frequent death cause was Tuberculosis and Pneumocystis carinii Pneumonia. Conclusion: The fact of having a predominantly heterosexual transmission and that there is a high percentage of monogamous women and women with few sexual partners make us suppose that it is probably their partners risk sexual behavior what exposes women to HIV infection. We must underline the importance of an adequate information to women who start their sexual life and of the risks these bring, and the diffusion of the use of condoms to prevent this infection.

scholarly journals Social Media and Risky Sexual Practices among Undergraduate Students in a Private University in Southern Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 11-21
Author(s):  
Chinomnso C. Nnebue ◽  
Chukwuma B. Duru ◽  
Kelechukwu C. Uzoh ◽  
Blessing E. Udozor ◽  
Sulyat T. Salaudeen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Private University ◽  
Sexual Practices ◽  
Southern Nigeria ◽  
Sexually Explicit ◽  
Explicit Content ◽  
Risky Sexual Practices ◽  
Use Of Social Media

Background: Social networking has become integral to the intellectual, emotional and social lives of the young. The often-unrestricted access to sexually explicit content on the social media and associated adverse sexual health among this group, constitute key outcomes in public health research. Aim: To determine social media use and the effect on sexual practices among undergraduate students in a private university in Southern Nigeria. Methodology: This descriptive cross-sectional survey among 300 undergraduate students of Madonna University Nigeria, Elele campus, was conducted between June and November, 2019. Respondents were selected using multistage sampling technique. Data were obtained using self-administered semi-structured questionnaires. Data analysis employed statistical package for social sciences version 22.0. Chi-square test was used to determine statistically significant associations between variables at p values < 0.05. Results:  Out of a sample size of 300, all were returned and analysed, giving a response rate of 100%, and a mean age of 21.85+ 2.63years. The awareness of social media was 97.9%, with commonest 237 (79%) from friends/peers. The reasons cited for its use include: 208 (72.7%) access to news, 182(63.6%) academics, while 173 (60.5%) accessed social media for sexually explicit content. The mean age at sexual debut was 17.44 + 2.63 years. There were associations between use of social media for sexually explicit content and [the sexually active (p=0.000); type of sexual acts practised (p=0.003) and number of sexual partnerships (p=0.000)] respectively. Conclusion: This study found an association between use of social media for sexually explicit content and risky sexual practices. No association was found between ever had sexual act and gender. We recommend behaviour-change interventions that control social media use for sexually explicit content and not compromise access to sexual health education among them.

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