scholarly journals Condom use: still a sexual health staple

Sexual Health ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard A. Crosby ◽  
Willard Cates
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Health ◽  
Condom Use ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Unintended Pregnancy ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Special Edition ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Low Resource ◽  
Knowledge Practice

This article introduces and summarizes the contents of this special edition. Given the exceptional potential of condoms to avert epidemics of sexually transmitted infections and teen or unintended pregnancy – even in low-resource environments – this in-depth examination of current knowledge, practice, and issues with condoms and their use is an important asset for educators and practitioners worldwide.

Opportunities and Barriers of Sexual Health and Condom Use among Tea Plantation Workers

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 30-38
Author(s):  
Ranabir Pal ◽  
Samir Roy ◽  
Shrayan Pal
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Health ◽  
Condom Use ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
International Health ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Protective Behavior ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Tea Plantation ◽  
Sexually Transmitted

In the era of evidenced-based medicine, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a major international health issue; adolescents and young people are particularly vulnerable. The current study determines the perceptions of sexual health and condom use in sexual encounters among tea plantation workers of North Bengal in India. A population based cross-sectional study was undertaken with 973 adults of both sexes selected by a multi-stage random sampling using an anonymous pre-tested close-ended structured questionnaire. The majority of study participants were working class in the age range of 16 to 30 years. The gender distribution of the participants was almost equal. The majority of males were in the age group of 46-60 years, while the majority of the females were in the age group of 16-30 years. There was no statistical association between age and use of condoms. Significant statistical differences were seen in condom use in relation to marital status, religion, type of family, and number of living children. This study revealed inadequate protective behavior adopted by plantation workers. In this socio-demography with the acceptance of sexual relation outside marriage, non-use of condoms increases vulnerability to HIV/AIDS/ and other sexually-transmitted infections.

scholarly journals Prevalence of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections and their association with sexual practices and substance use among 2238 MSM in Lebanon

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayman Assi ◽  
Sara Abu Zaki ◽  
Jade Ghosn ◽  
Nizar Kinge ◽  
Jihane Naous ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Condom Use ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Sexual Practices ◽  
Health Clinic ◽  
Key Populations ◽  
Inconsistent Condom ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Inconsistent Condom Use

Abstract UNAIDS report documents 95% increase in new HIV infections among key populations in Eastern Europe and Middle East and North Africa region. Data on HIV and STIs among MSM in Lebanon is still scarce. Therefore, the aim was to assess prevalence of HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Lebanon and associations with sexual practices and substance-use. 2238 MSM attended a sexual health clinic in Lebanon between 2015–2018. Demographics, substance-use and sexual practices were collected. Attendees tested for HIV and other STIs. HIV infection was diagnosed in 5.6% of the sample. Only 19% received sexual health education from reliable sources (school/university/healthcare workers), 78% reported having multiple partners in the past three months (2–5 partners: 58%, 6+: 20%) and 67% reported inconsistent condom-use. Moreover, 40% of HIV + cases were returning attendees who already received information about condom-use. Additionally, having only a school level education (11%) increases the odds of having inconsistent condom-use with casual partners (adj.OR:1.9, p < 0.001). The results reflect the urgent need for: (1) accurate and comprehensive sexual health and harm reduction education and promotion in Lebanon; (2) making pre-exposure prophylaxis available for free to key populations to contain the epidemics at an early stage.

scholarly journals Increasing Awareness and Knowledge among Adult Latinos regarding Sexually Transmitted Infections

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ijeoma S. Eze ◽  
Margaret Brady ◽  
Beth Keely
Keyword(s):  
Condom Use ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Outpatient Clinic ◽  
The United States ◽  
Consistent Condom ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Consistent Condom Use ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Post Test

AbstractLatinos in the United States are disproportionately affected by Human Immunodeficiency Virus and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). They account for about 24 % of newly diagnosed AIDS cases each year and are two to three times more likely to develop STIs when compared with non-Latino whites. Limited knowledge of STIs has remained one of the contributing factors to the disparity. The purpose of this study was to implement an educational bundle and evaluate its effectiveness in increasing STI knowledge and consistent condom use among adult Latinos seen in an outpatient clinic that serves low income patients. A pre- and post-test design was used to evaluate changes in STI knowledge and consistency of condom use. The educational bundle consisted of YouTube STI-related videos, a pre-designed one to one educational session, provision of condoms and STI-related educational materials. Self-administered questionnaires were used to collect data at baseline and one week post implementation of the educational bundle. Forty-six Latinos (18 females and 28 males) ranging in ages 19 to 60 years participated in the project. The total mean STI knowledge and condom use frequency improved from pre-test (M = 1.67, M = 3.09) to post-test (M = 3.80, M = 5.33). Results of paired samples t-tests demonstrated statistically significant differences between total mean STI knowledge (t(45) = –15.48, p < 0.001) and condom use frequency (t(45) = –7.09, p < 0.001) at pre-test and post-testing. The educational bundle was effective in increasing STI knowledge and consistent condom use among adult Latinos in an outpatient clinic. Further study needs to be done to determine the long-term effect of this mode of education for this population.

scholarly journals Does online sexually transmitted infection screening compromise care? A service evaluation comparing the management of chlamydial infection diagnosed online and in clinic

2021 ◽  
Vol 32 (6) ◽  
pp. 528-532
Author(s):  
Nur Gasmelsid ◽  
Benjamin CB Moran ◽  
Tom Nadarzynski ◽  
Rajul Patel ◽  
Elizabeth Foley
Keyword(s):  
United Kingdom ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infection ◽  
Chlamydial Infection ◽  
Service Evaluation ◽  
Transmitted Infection ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
The United Kingdom

Patient demand on sexual health services in the United Kingdom is so high that many services have introduced online screening to accommodate more patients. There are concerns that these services may not be accessible to all. This service evaluation was undertaken to determine whether online screening is accessible by those patients most at need by comparing the demographics and number of asymptomatic chlamydial infections detected online and in clinic. No difference was found in the age nor level of deprivation, demonstrating that online services are an accessible way to screen for sexually transmitted infections without overburdening established services.

HIV and sexually transmitted infections at the borderlands: situational analysis of sexual health in the Brazilian Amazon

2012 ◽  
Vol 88 (4) ◽  
pp. 294-300 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adele Benzaken ◽  
Meritxell Sabidó ◽  
Enrique Galban ◽  
Daniel Lúcio Rodrigues Dutra ◽  
André Luiz Leturiondo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Health ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Brazilian Amazon ◽  
Situational Analysis ◽  
Sexually Transmitted

Patterns of Caribbean Masculinities and Condom Compliance Among Males in Grenada

2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 335-338 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cecilia Hegamin-Younger ◽  
Rohan Jeremiah ◽  
Nicole Bilbro
Keyword(s):  
Condom Use ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Teenage Pregnancy ◽  
Safe Sex ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Island States ◽  
Hiv Aids

The construction of Caribbean male identities based on ideas of masculinity has raised widespread concerns across the island states, and in a region with such high rates of teenage pregnancy (18%), stigmatizing safe sex, contraception, and HIV/AIDS prevalence can only exacerbate the problem. The purpose of this study was to examine the extent to which males use condoms and to explore the association of condom use with their concern with acquiring and transmission of sexually transmitted infections.

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