High-risk sexual behaviours and genital infections during pregnancy

With the objective of investigating the characteristics influencing high-risk sexual behaviours in elderly men (60–74 years of age) in Chongqing, China, a total of 1433 healthy elderly men with sexual intercourse frequencies of one to six times/month who were willing to participate in the questionnaires were studied at four hospitals. We measured serum testosterone levels and performed follow-ups every six months, with a total of 1128 elderly men followed up after two years. We also investigated socio-economic and demographic characteristics (age, education, income, location, marital status and number of marriages), types of sexual partners, age differences with fixed sexual partners, frequency of sexual intercourse, combined basic age-related diseases, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) education, elderly self-care ability and high-risk sexual behaviours (frequency of sexual intercourse and number of sexual partners) using questionnaires. We analysed the influencing factors of high-risk sexual behaviours in elderly men using a univariate analysis, multivariate logistic regression analysis, BP neural network prediction and cluster analysis. Finally, we found that serum total testosterone, age, types of sexual partners, age differences with fixed partners and frequency of sexual intercourse are five factors that influence high-risk sexual behaviours in elderly men.

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Sexual behaviours and sexually transmitted infection outcomes in a cohort of HIV-negative men who have sex with men attending sexual health clinics in England

International Journal of STD & AIDS ◽

10.1177/0956462418789333 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 29 (14) ◽

pp. 1407-1416 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

S Desai ◽

F Burns ◽

G Schembri ◽

D Williams ◽

A Sullivan ◽

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Keyword(s):

High Risk ◽

Sexual Health ◽

Receptive Anal Intercourse ◽

Transmitted Infection ◽

Sexually Transmitted ◽

Sexual Behaviours ◽

Increased Risk ◽

Sex With Men ◽

Clinical Records ◽

Hiv Negative

Men who have sex with men (MSM) attending sexual health (SH) clinics are at high risk for HIV acquisition and are disproportionately affected by sexually transmitted infections (STIs). We collected standardised behavioural data from MSM attending clinics to characterise sexual behaviours and identify predictors for HIV and STIs. In 2012–2013, HIV-negative MSM attending five SH clinics in England reported sexual behaviours in the previous three months via a self-administered questionnaire. Behaviours were linked to the individual’s clinical records using national surveillance. The prevalence and incidence of bacterial STIs (gonorrhoea, Chlamydia, lymphogranuloma venereum and syphilis) and incidence of HIV were calculated. Adjusted odds ratios and hazard ratios with 95% confidence interval (CI) were reported for significant predictors. Of 1278 HIV-negative MSM, 54% were of white ethnicity and UK-born and 43% were 25–34 years old. Almost all men reported at least one partner in the last three months. Half reported condomless anal sex and 36% condomless receptive anal intercourse (CRAI). Incidence of bacterial STIs was 46/100 (95%CI 39–54) person years (py) and of HIV was 3.1/100 (95%CI 1.7–5.6) py. A STI at baseline and CRAI with increasing numbers of partners were associated with both incident infections. In this cohort of MSM high-risk behaviours and STIs were prevalent. Engagement in CRAI increased the likelihood of subsequent infection, while men diagnosed with a bacterial STI were at increased risk of a future STI. Clinical and behavioural risk assessments to determine an individual’s risk of infection could allow a more nuanced prevention approach that has greater success in reducing transmission.

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High-risk sexual behaviours and genital chlamydial infections in high school students in Southern Taiwan

International Journal of STD & AIDS ◽

10.1258/ijsa.2009.008512 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 21 (4) ◽

pp. 253-259 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Y-H Hsieh ◽

T-Y Shih ◽

H-W Lin ◽

T-C Hsieh ◽

M-J Kuo ◽

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Keyword(s):

High School ◽

High School Students ◽

High Risk ◽

School Students ◽

Sexual Behaviours ◽

Southern Taiwan ◽

Chlamydial Infections

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P115 Is genital herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) associated with high risk sexual behaviours?: Abstract P115 Table 1

Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽

10.1136/sextrans-2016-052718.169 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 92 (Suppl 1) ◽

pp. A59-A60

Author(s):

Rohilla Maarij ◽

Sogha Khawari ◽

Qiang Lu ◽

Tadiwanashe Chirawu ◽

Emily Clarke ◽

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Keyword(s):

Herpes Simplex Virus ◽

Herpes Simplex ◽

High Risk ◽

Genital Herpes ◽

Virus Type ◽

Herpes Simplex Virus Type ◽

Sexual Behaviours ◽

Simplex Virus ◽

Hsv 1

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Gang masculinity and high-risk sexual behaviours

Culture Health & Sexuality ◽

10.1080/13691058.2016.1213422 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 19 (2) ◽

pp. 165-178 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Julia Dickson-Gomez ◽

Katherine Quinn ◽

Michelle Broaddus ◽

Maria Pacella

Keyword(s):

High Risk ◽

Sexual Behaviours

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Sensation seeking and impulsivity as predictors of high-risk sexual behaviours among international travellers

Current Issues in Tourism ◽

10.1080/13683500.2019.1666808 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 23 (21) ◽

pp. 2716-2732 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Yok-Fong Paat ◽

Luis R. Torres ◽

Danielle Xiaodan Morales ◽

Satish M. Srinivasan ◽

Sheralyn Sanchez

Keyword(s):

High Risk ◽

Sensation Seeking ◽

Sexual Behaviours

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Self-identified sexual orientations and high-risk sexual behaviours among Chinese youth

BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health ◽

10.1136/bmjsrh-2018-200150 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 45 (4) ◽

pp. 255-262

Author(s):

Yuning Liu ◽

Minhui Yang ◽

Chunshan Zhao ◽

Shihui Tan ◽

Kun Tang

Keyword(s):

Sexual Orientation ◽

High Risk ◽

Sexual Intercourse ◽

Sexual Minority ◽

Minority Groups ◽

Sexual Debut ◽

Sexual Partners ◽

Regular Partner ◽

Chinese College Students ◽

Sexual Behaviours

PurposeHigh-risk sexual behaviour is a factor affecting the health of sexual minority students, yet few related studies have been completed among Chinese students. This article explores the distribution of sexual minority groups and its association with high-risk sexual behaviours and symptoms of sexually transmitted infections(STIs) among Chinese college students.MethodsAn internet-based questionnaire was applied, and a sample of 17 966 surveys from 130 Chinese colleges was collected. Based on their self-reports, participants were classified into the following groups: homosexual male or female, heterosexual, bisexual, and sexual orientation unknown. High-risk sexual behaviours were defined as having sexual intercourse before the age of 18 years, having one's sexual debut with a non-regular partner, having had more than four sexual partners before investigation, and having mostly had sexual intercourse without using condoms. Logistic regression models were constructed to analyse the associations.ResultsThe proportions of the homosexual males and females, and the bisexual groups were 1.62%, 0.88% and 5.07%, respectively. Homosexual males were more likely to have their sexual debut with a non-regular partner (OR 4.79, 95% CI 3.38 to 6.78), having more than four sexual partners (OR 5.81, 95% CI 4.06 to 8.32), having their sexual debut before the age of 18 years (OR 1.92, 95% CI 1.34 to 2.76), and not using condoms for most episodes of sexual intercourse (OR 1.47, 95% CI 1.00 to 2.17). Similar associations also existed among homosexual females. A positive association between sexual orientation and having symptoms of STIs (OR 1.49, 95% CI 1.02 to 2.18) was found among homosexual males.ConclusionsSexual minority groups among Chinese college students had a greater risk of engaging in high-risk sexual behaviours and having STI symptoms. Future studies and interventions should focus on this population.

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