scholarly journals A Junior Doctor-led Programme is Effective in Education Young People about Sexually Transmitted Infections and their Local Sexual Health Clinic

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Kearney
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Junior Doctor ◽  
Health Clinic ◽  
Sexually Transmitted

Prevalence of co-infections with other sexually transmitted infections in patients newly diagnosed with anogenital warts in Guangzhou, China

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (11) ◽  
pp. 1073-1081
Author(s):  
Liuyuan Wang ◽  
Bin Yang ◽  
Lai S Tso ◽  
Peizhen Zhao ◽  
Wujian Ke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Health ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Mycoplasma Genitalium ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Health Clinic ◽  
Surveillance Systems ◽  
Newly Diagnosed ◽  
Anogenital Warts ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Medical Histories

Prevalence of co-infecting sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among patients newly diagnosed with anogenital warts is under-reported. Our objective is to determine the prevalence of six common STIs, Chlamydia trachomatis (CT), Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG), Mycoplasma genitalium (MG), genital herpes (herpes simplex virus type 2 [HSV-2]), HIV, and syphilis for patients visiting a sexual health clinic in Guangzhou, China. Demographics, sexual health, and medical histories were collected at patient intake. Patients diagnosed with anogenital warts (N = 200) were invited to participate. We collected urine samples, and urethral, cervical, and rectal swabs to test for CT, NG, and MG, and blood samples for serological detection of HSV-2, syphilis, and HIV. Overall 49 (24.5%) had a co-infection (22.2% of men and 27.7% of women). All six STIs were observed among men: CT (6.8%), NG (3.4%), MG (5.1%), HIV (4.3%), HSV-2 (4.3%), and syphilis (1.7%). Women had fewer STIs, but at higher rates: CT (13.3%), MG (6.0%), and HSV-2 (8.4%). Individual men had up to two co-infections, while women had no more than one co-infection. Chlamydia was the most common STI. Patients aged 18–25 years (35.4%) had the highest prevalence. Although opportunistic screening is often applied for high-risk groups, expansion to patients with anogenital warts in all health-care settings would improve detection of problematic asymptomatic co-infections, thereby increasing China’s capacity to contribute toward global surveillance systems.

HIV, sexually transmitted infections and sexual practices among male sex workers attending a sexual health clinic in Melbourne, Australia, 2010-2018

2020 ◽  
Vol Publish Ahead of Print ◽  
Author(s):  
Evelyn M. Turek ◽  
Christopher K. Fairley ◽  
Marjan Tabesh ◽  
Tiffany R. Phillips ◽  
Catriona S. Bradshaw ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Health ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Sexual Practices ◽  
Health Clinic ◽  
Male Sex Workers ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Male Sex

Using video games to improve the sexual health of young people aged 15-25 years: A rapid review (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ignacio Franco Vega ◽  
Anastasia Eleftheriou ◽  
Cynthia Graham
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Video Game ◽  
Serious Games ◽  
Outcome Studies ◽  
Rapid Review ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Sexually Transmitted

BACKGROUND Sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancies among young people remain a public health concern in many countries. To date, interventions to address these concerns have had limited success. The use of serious games as educational tools is increasingly used in health and public professional education. Although acknowledged as having great potential, fewer studies have evaluated the use of serious games in sexual health education among young people and to date, there have been no published reviews of these studies. OBJECTIVE The aim was to assess the effects of video game-based sexual health interventions for risky sexual behavior in young people aged 15-25 years. METHODS A rapid review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and quasi-RCT trials. The search included these bibliographic databases: Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials; Embase; Medline; PsycINFO; Scopus. Two reviewers independently screened 50 percent of the articles retrieved at the full-text screening phase. RESULTS From a total of 459 citations identified, after removing duplicates, 327 articles were deemed eligible for title/abstract screening. Seventy full-texts were screened, leaving 10 articles (evaluating 11 different games) included in the review. The findings highlighted the considerable diversity in video game-based interventions and in the sexual health outcomes assessed. While there were some promising findings in outcome studies using game-based interventions, results across studies were mixed. CONCLUSIONS Although game interventions for sexual health have been in existence for almost three decades, there have been relatively few studies evaluating them and the results of previous outcome studies have been mixed. Moreover, there is little clarity about which specific elements of a game facilitate positive outcomes. We provide some recommendations for future researchers developing video game-based interventions to improve sexual health in young people.Sex education, serious games, sexually transmitted infections, rapid review

Standards for comprehensive sexual health services for young people under 25 years

2002 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 420-424 ◽  
Author(s):  
K E Rogstad ◽  
I H Ahmed-Jushuf ◽  
A J Robinson
Keyword(s):  
General Practice ◽  
Young People ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Sexual Health Service ◽  
Contraceptive Services ◽  
Level 2

This document is a first response to the need to develop sexual health services for young people on a single site whilst awaiting research from pilot studies of 'one stop shops' suggested in the Sexual Health and HIV strategy. It is a document which is intended to be a tool to use for those wishing to set up a service providing testing for sexually transmitted infections and provision of contraceptive services for those under 25 years. It is not intended that such a service would replace existing specialist or general practice care but complement it, allowing clients to choose the service most appropriate and acceptable to them, with close links and clear pathways of care for referral between services. This paper should be used as a template when initiating and monitoring a clinic but some of the standards may not be achievable without significant financial input. However, economic limitations should not detract from striving to achieve the best possible care for those most at risk from sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancies. For example, not all clinics will be able to provide the recommended tests for the diagnosis for gonorrhoea and chlamydia immediately, but should work towards achieving them. Although the upper age limit in this document is defined as 25 years, some providers may wish to limit clinics to those under 20 depending on local needs. Detailed information on specific issues such as consent and confidentiality, provision of contraception, investigation of non-sexually transmitted vaginal infections and sexually transmitted infection management and diagnosis are referenced and we recommend these are accessed by the users of this document. Many of the references themselves are live documents available on the worldwide web, and are constantly updated. The Sexual Health and HIV Strategy has now been published and these standards are aimed at those who wish to provide a level 2 sexual health service for young people wherever the setting e.g. genitourinary outreach clinic, contraceptive services, general practice. This document is a starting point to be reviewed and updated as new research becomes available, as the Sexual Health Strategy is implemented and with further input from providers of care (family planning, general practice, genitourinary medicine, gynaecology and paediatrics) and service users. All service providers must maintain a high quality of care and have networks both with those who provide more specialized services (Level 3) and Level 1 services. This document is an initial attempt to ensure that there is equity of clinical provision wherever a Level 2 sexual health service is provided and should be a useful tool for those setting up or monitoring services.

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.

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