Cross-sectional survey of the extent and indicators of hepatitis C virus infection in Houston Department of Health and Human Services' sexually transmitted disease clinics

Some dimensions such as stigmatization have been identified in the previous literature regarding experiences of living with a sexually transmitted disease (STD). However, relatively little is known about the generic experiences of those infected. The aim of this study was to describe the experiences of living with an STD, as evaluated by those infected. Data ( n = 213) were collected via an online questionnaire and analysed using statistical methods. The experiences of living with an STD varied overall. The immutability of everyday life, a thirst for knowledge, a responsible attitude towards treatment of an STD and the dilemma of disclosing the STD were considered to best describe the experiences of living with an STD. The most recently diagnosed STD and its phase were most often statistically significantly associated with the experiences. We conclude that the diversity of these experiences should be recognized in healthcare, and used in the prevention of STDs.

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Hepatitis C: a sexually transmitted disease?

The American Journal of Gastroenterology ◽

10.1111/j.1572-0241.2001.05252.x ◽

2001 ◽

Vol 96 (11) ◽

pp. 3051-3053 ◽

Cited By ~ 15

Author(s):

John B. Gross

Keyword(s):

Hepatitis C ◽

Sexually Transmitted Disease ◽

Transmitted Disease ◽

Sexually Transmitted

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Sexual Health Variables and the Human Papillomavirus Vaccine

Californian Journal of Health Promotion ◽

10.32398/cjhp.v7i2.2021 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 129-138

Author(s):

Victoria Barry ◽

Shannon B. Myers ◽

Amy E. Sgrenci ◽

Megan Lavery ◽

Deirdra Frum ◽

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Keyword(s):

Human Papillomavirus ◽

Pap Smear ◽

Hpv Vaccination ◽

Transmitted Disease ◽

The United States ◽

Human Papillomavirus Vaccine ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Sexually Transmitted ◽

Status Seeking

Recent strides have been made in developing vaccines to prevent contraction of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), which is currently the most prevalent sexually transmitted disease in the United States. This study looked to investigate seven sexually relevant variables hypothesized to be related to a young woman's choice to receive the Gardasil® vaccine in order to prevent HPV contraction via a cross sectional survey. In a sample of 77 undergraduate women, we investigated the relationship between receipt of Gardasil® and the following variables: knowledge regarding HPV, relationship status, seeking gynecological services, having received an abnormal PAP smear, sexual activity status, number of sexual partners, and concern about contracting HPV. Logistical regression analysis and independent groups t-test revealed that none of these factors were related to actual receipt of the HPV vaccine in this sample. These results suggest the need for more research regarding potential practical barriers to HPV vaccination.

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Prevalence of HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis-B, and Hepatitis-C among People with Injecting Drugs in Western Terai Highway districts, Nepal

Journal of Karnali Academy of Health Sciences ◽

10.3126/jkahs.v2i2.25168 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 98-106

Author(s):

Tarun Paudel ◽

Bir Rawal ◽

Keshab Deuba ◽

Sampurna Kakchapati ◽

Kapil Amgain ◽

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Keyword(s):

Hepatitis C ◽

Hepatitis B ◽

Sexual Partner ◽

Demographic Data ◽

Rapid Test ◽

Cluster Sampling ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Sexually Transmitted ◽

Female Sexual Partner

Introduction: HIV epidemic has become the major problems among people with injecting drugs (PWIDs) in Nepal. The study was carried out to assess the prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases including HIV/AIDS among PWIDs. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted in male PWIDs of age more than 16 years residing in Western to Far West Terai Districts of Nepal who had been injecting drugs for three months prior to the date of the survey" March-April 2017. A two-stage cluster sampling was used to recruit 300 PWIDs from seven Districts. HIV was diagnosed by using standard techniques approved by WHO. Similarly, Syphilis was tested using the "Rapid Plasma Reagin" and Hepatitis C as well as Hepatitis B was tested by using rapid test kits. Demographic data were collected by using structured questionnaire and the data obtained were entered in MS excel was transformed into the SPSS version 21 for the descriptive as well as inferential analysis. Results: Prevalence of HIV, HBV, HCV, and STI among PWIDs were 5.3%, 2.7%, 23.7%, and 2.0% respectively. Majority of the PWIDs were literate (93.7%) and their age was below 35 years. Among the married PWIDs, 32.4% had got married before the age of 19. Similarly, 53.7% of them were living with their female sexual partner, and 95.0% were living with their wife. Ninety six percent of the respondents reported to be ever involved in sexual activity, 77.1% of them initiated the sexual intercourse before the age of 20 years and 41.9% of them had more than one female sexual partner. The survey indicated that 36.3% had been injecting drugs for more than 5 years while 27.7% had been injecting for last 2-5 years and 55.0% of the respondents had injected for the first time at the age of 16-24 years. About one in 10 respondents had started injecting drugs recently. Conclusion: There is high prevalence of HIV, HCV, HBV and active syphilis among the PWIDs. Co-infection of HIV and HCV as well as Hepatitis B and C were also prevalent among PWIDs. Comprehensive education and awareness program is required to reduce the prevalence.

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