scholarly journals New Cases of Syphilis and Molluscum Contagiosum in the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Sign That Social Distancing Guidelines Are Not Being Adhered to?

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-36
Author(s):  
Haley Danielle Heibel ◽  
Parneet Dhaliwal ◽  
Clay J. Cockerell
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽  
Molluscum Contagiosum ◽  
Medical Providers ◽  
Cutaneous Manifestations ◽  
Health Care Resources ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Limited Health

Social distancing has played an important role in reducing the transmission of COVID-19, and, if the general public uniformly followed social distancing guidelines, we would theoretically expect no new diagnoses of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) during this time period.  However, during the COVID-19 era, we have diagnosed multiple cases of syphilis and molluscum contagiosum histopathologically with an increased incidence in our practice from the dates of March 1 to August 28, 2020, compared with these dates in 2019.  The vast majority of these cases were not suspected by referring clinicians.  Dermatologists are experts in the recognition of the cutaneous manifestations of venereal diseases which is critical to appropriate diagnosis and management, and they should continue to provide care during this pandemic.  Individuals who acquire STDs during this time may increase the strain on already limited health care resources by disregarding social distancing recommendations.  All medical providers must consider how we can better encourage individuals to abide by social distancing recommendations, optimize care for patients during the pandemic, and prevent the misallocation of valued health care resources.

Factors Influences the Screening and Counseling on Sexually Transmitted Infections among Adults in Maiduguri Metropolis of Borno State, North-Eastern, Nigeria

2002 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Suleiman Said Buba ◽  
Amina Kaidal
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Religious Beliefs ◽  
Educational Background ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
North Eastern

This study was aimed at determining the factors that influences the screening for sexually transmitted diseases among adults in Maiduguri metropolis of Borno State North-Eastern, Nigeria. In order to achieve this objective, one research objectives and one research question was formulated and three null hypotheses were tested. The theoretical frame work used for this study was theory of Reason and Action developed by Martin Fish-Being & Ajzen Icek, (1980). The theory of Reason and Action (TRA), suggest that behavior is determined by individual’s intentions, attitude and belief to perform the behavior. Related literature was reviewed under the following sub-headings: Concept of sexually transmitted infections, Causative Agents and Adults’ Knowledge of Screening for Sexually Transmitted Infections. Survey research design was used for this study. The populations for this study was made up of ten thousand and-ten (10,010), INEC, 2019, and five hundred (500) respondents were sampled for the study using simple random sampling. Data were collected using questionnaire on factors influencing the screening for sexually transmitted diseases among adult in Maiduguri metropolis (FISSTI). Five hundred respondents were sampled for this study and analyzed using descriptive statistics of frequency count and percentages to describe the demographic characteristics of the respondents and to answer research questions. While, inferential statistics of Chi-square test was used to test the research hypotheses at 0.05 alpha level of significant. The result of the findings revealed that screening for sexually transmitted infections among adult in Maiduguri metropolis, had greatly influenced by different factors. Some respondents believed that screening for sexually transmitted infections is against their religious beliefs. Also the result of the findings revealed statistically that Factors influencing the screening for sexually infections in Maiduguri metropolis among adult of different educational background did not differ significantly (p˃ 0.05). While, Factors influencing the screening for sexually transmitted infections between male and female in Maiduguri metropolis differed significantly (p˂ 0.05). and Factors influencing the screening for sexually transmitted infections in Maiduguri metropolis among adult of different ethnic background did not differ significantly (p˃ 0.05). It was concluded that several factors had influenced the behaviors of adult towards the screening for sexually transmitted infections in Maiduguri metropolis. For example some respondents believed that screening for sexually transmitted infections is against their cultural and religious beliefs. Furthermore, some respondents’ shows concerns about stigma, social isolation and discrimination from the society as factor deterred them from accepting the screening for sexually transmitted infection, while some respondents show their concerns about health care workers attitudes, lack of confidentiality and accuracy of the screening result as a factor militating them from going to sexually transmitted infections. It was also found some that respondents strongly agreed that lack of knowledge and support from their family and friends hindered them from accepting the screening for sexually transmitted infections like hepatitis B virus, human papilloma virus and HIV/AIDS. It was recommended that Government should embark on sensitizations workshops and public enlightenment campaigns to educate the general population of young adult on the sexually transmitted diseases and the importance of regular screening for sexually transmitted diseases. A well-organized health education campaigns and media (TV, radio and internet) are needed to improve public perceptions and understanding about sexually transmitted infections. Massive educational campaign that involves all stakeholders of society, including health care workers and community members, should be undertaking to make society more tolerant when it comes to issues of sexually transmitted diseases

Choosing Healthplans All Together: A Deliberative Exercise for Allocating Limited Health Care Resources

2005 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 563-602 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan Dorr Goold ◽  
Andrea K. Biddle ◽  
Glenn Klipp ◽  
Charles N. Hall ◽  
Marion Danis
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Resources ◽  
Limited Health

Nonsexual Transmission of Sexually Transmitted Diseases: An Infrequent Occurrence

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1984 ◽  
Vol 74 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lawrence S. Neinstein ◽  
John Goldenring ◽  
Sarah Carpenter
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽  
Trichomonas Vaginalis ◽  
The United States ◽  
Condyloma Acuminata ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
United States Today ◽  
Health Care Practitioners ◽  
Granuloma Inguinale ◽  
Mode Of Transmission

Sexually transmitted diseases occur in epidemic numbers in the United States today. Nonsexual transmission of these diseases is rarely an issue in adults. However, when the same diseases are found in children, the tendency of pediatricians and other health care practitioners has been to believe the mode of transmission is asexual. A review of gonorrhea, Chiamydia trachomatis, herpes genitalis, condyloma acuminata, Trichomonas vaginalis, syphilis, chancroid, and granuloma inguinale infections has been made to address the issue of nonsexual transmission of sexually transmitted diseases. Nonsexual transmission of these infections is an infrequent occurrence and when they affect the prepubertal child, sexual abuse must be highly suspected.

scholarly journals Guidelines to reduce sexually trasmitted infections at primary health care centres - Part 2

Curationis ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
S.T.J. Molapo ◽  
T.M.M. Maja ◽  
S.C.D. Wright
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽  
Health Clinic ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Care Clinic ◽  
Professional Nurse ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Primary Health

Sexually transmitted diseases are the second highest cause of death among women aged 15-44 years. The incidence and prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases is on the increase at many health care centres despite their dreadfulness and many preventative measures. According to the Scope of Practice of registered professional nurses working in a community health clinic, the registered professional nurse has a responsibility to prevent disease and promote health as well as do research. This paper aims to describe guidelines to reduce sexually transmitted infections at primary health care centres based on research done to investigate the community specific knowledge, attitudes and perceptions regarding sexually transmitted infections. Structured interviews were used to collect data from 1694 participants (males and females) who were consulted at a primary health care clinic in Mamelodi, Gauteng province. Existing patients’ records were also utilised to calculate the incidence rate of sexually transmitted infections. Data were computerised and analysed quantitatively to reflect the results in frequencies and percentages as reported in Part 1 of this research. Guidelines to direct the practice of registered professional nurse were developed based on the findings of the results. These guidelines must underpin community specific interventions to reduce the incidence of sexually.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Lithuania: Some Epidemiological and Social Aspects

1999 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 673-676 ◽  
Author(s):  
Genovaitè S Lapinskaitè ◽  
J S Bingham
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Soviet Union ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽  
Social Aspects ◽  
Social Changes ◽  
Soviet System ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
The Soviet Union

With political, economical and social changes in Lithuania following the break-up of the Soviet Union, the health-care system has changed. The old Soviet system has been abandoned and it has taken time to re-establish a system under the new government. Resources are limited in most aspects of health care, including sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This has, also limited the development of education packages on STIs which are so important when trying to combat the spread of HIV infection. Notifications of syphilis, in Lithuania, have increased 52 fold between 1990 and 1996 although, since then, the incidence has started to decrease. Syphilis has been more reliably notified than other STIs and serves as the most reliable indicator of STI trends.

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