scholarly journals Sentinel surveillance of sexually transmitted diseases in Italy

1998 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
pp. 55-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Giuliani ◽  
B Suligoi ◽  
Collective the STD Surveillance Working Group
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Sentinel Surveillance ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
The Past

Statutory notifications suggest that the incidence of gonorrhoea and syphilis have fallen in the past 30 years in Italy, as in other developed countries. Nevertheless, during the 1980s, the annual notification rates in Italy were from 15 to 50 times lower

scholarly journals Estimating nationwide cases of sexually transmitted diseases in 2015 from sentinel surveillance data in Japan

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Miyuki Kawado ◽  
Shuji Hashimoto ◽  
Akiko Ohta ◽  
Mari S. Oba ◽  
Ritei Uehara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽  
Sentinel Surveillance ◽  
Surveillance Data ◽  
Sexually Transmitted

Global Oral Health Inequalities

2011 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 227-236 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Challacombe ◽  
M. Chidzonga ◽  
M. Glick ◽  
T. Hodgson ◽  
M. Magalhães ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽  
Fungal Infections ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Current Treatment ◽  
Health Priorities ◽  
Oral Manifestations ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Mucosal Involvement

Four oral mucosal infections were identified as Global Oral Health Priorities: (a) HIV and associated viral, bacterial, and fungal infections; (b) tuberculosis; (c) NOMA; and (d) sexually transmitted diseases. Huge global inequalities exist in all four. HIV-associated infections constitute the major challenge. Oral manifestations of AIDS can be specifically diagnostic, indicating a significant role for dentists within health teams. The World Workshops in Oral Health & Disease in AIDS have identified a research program, elements of which are being implemented. Data on oral mucosal involvement in tuberculosis, syphilis, and gonorrhea are incomplete in developed countries and virtually non-existent in low- and middle-income countries, indicating the need for further epidemiological studies. Oral manifestations of tuberculosis and sexually transmitted diseases are largely associated with general health, so action programs should be integrated with agencies treating the systemic diseases. NOMA is very much in the oral health domain. It is a preventable disease associated with malnutrition and unidentified bacterial factors. Prevalence is probably grossly overestimated at present; but nevertheless it constitutes a challenge to the profession, especially in the NOMA belt. Current treatment is surgical, but plans for its eradication should be achievable. The global oral health community, especially the IADR, has a major role to play.

scholarly journals Trend Analysis of Major Sexually Transmitted Infections in China, 1999-2018

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Han Chunxia ◽  
Ai Zisheng
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Temporal Trend ◽  
Sexual Contact ◽  
Annual Percentage Change ◽  
Annual Increase ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
The Past ◽  
And Control

Abstract Background Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are mainly transmitted by sexual contact or similar sexual contact, which can cause diseases of genitourinary organs ,accessory lymphatic system and major organs of the whole body. STIs include clinically symptomatic diseases and asymptomatic infections. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that More than 1 million sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are acquired every day worldwide.By analyzing the temporal trend of the sexually transmitted infections incidence in China in the past 20 years, we can provide a scientific basis for the further development of prevention and control measures related to sexually transmitted infections. Methods Joinpoint regression model is used to fit the incidence data of three sexually transmitted diseases in China from 1999 to 2018. Annual percentage change (APC) and Average annual percentage Change (AAPC) are calculated to evaluate the temporal trend changes of the incidence of three major sexually transmitted diseases. Results The overall incidence of AIDS/HIV has been on the rise for 20 years, rising by an average of 33.7% per year (P < 0.05). The most obvious increase is in 2002–2005, an average annual increase of 102.5%. The overall incidence of gonorrhea is on a downward trend, decreasing by 4.9% per year on average (P < 0.05).However, its incidence shows a slow rising trend from 2012 to 2018, with an average annual increase of 6.0%. The overall incidence of syphilis is also on the rise, increasing by an average of 9.1% per year (P < 0.05). Except 1999–2003, the incidence of syphilis shows a downward trend, and the other time stages shows a significant upward trend. Conclusions In the past 20 years, the corresponding measures have been taken in China for sexually transmitted infections and achieved remarkable results, but the three major sexually transmitted infections are still in the forefront of the reported notifiable infectious diseases incidence in China. At the same time, all sexually transmitted infections are beginning to shift from high-risk population to the general population, especially adolescents and the floating population.Therefore, China should still pay more attention to the prevention and control of STIs to hold back their further spread or epidemic.

scholarly journals Male Urethritis Caused by Trichomonas vaginalis

2021 ◽  
Vol 79 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-73
Author(s):  
Ângela Roda ◽  
João Borges-Costa
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽  
Trichomonas Vaginalis ◽  
Unusual Case ◽  
Parasitic Infection ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Molecular Assays ◽  
The Past ◽  
The Impact

Trichomoniasis is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections worldwide. In women, Trichomonas vaginalis infection may present with vaginitis, cervicitis, or pelvic inflammatory disease, while in men it is mainly asymptomatic or causes mild and transient symptoms of urethritis, epididymitis, or prostatitis. In the past, little importance had been given to the impact of T. vaginalis infection on men’s health, since it was believed to be a self-limited condition without sequelae. However, there is growing evidence it is associated with more serious disorders in both men and women and efforts to diagnose and treat this parasitic infection have increased. Recent advances in testing for sexually transmitted diseases using multiplex molecular assays have increased diagnostic opportunities for T. vaginalis infection, especially in men, as detection of the parasite by traditional methods is much more challenging. We describe an unusual case of male urethritis caused by T. vaginalis observed in our consultation of Sexually Transmitted Infections.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases among Adolescents in Developed Countries

2000 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Panchaud ◽  
Susheela Singh ◽  
Dina Feivelson ◽  
Jacqueline E. Darroch
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Sexually Transmitted

scholarly journals Behavior, knowledge and perception of risks about sexually transmitted diseases in a group of people over 50 years old

2008 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 679-685 ◽  
Author(s):  
Magali Olivi ◽  
Rosangela Getirana Santana ◽  
Thais Aidar de Freitas Mathias
Keyword(s):  
Risk Perception ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽  
Public Servants ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Mato Grosso ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
The Past ◽  
Elderly Populations ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Regression Tests

The goal was to analyze the behavior, knowledge and risk perception about sexually transmitted diseases / AIDS (STD/AIDS) in people over 50 years old. 165 public servants at a State Secretary in Mato Grosso, Brazil were interviewed. The chi-square test and logistic regression tests were used for the analysis of risk perception and the behavior and knowledge variables about STD/AIDS. Most of the respondents were female (60.6%), 63.2 had a fixed partner, 72.4% had sexual relations in the past six months, and only 13.3% always wore condoms, with 21.5% being male and 8% female. Perception of risk was associated with non-use of condoms in their last sexual relation (p<0.001) and answering that anyone may acquire a STD/AIDS (p=0.039). The challenge of public policies is to increase actions, directing them to promote the health of the adult and elderly populations, especially regarding sexuality and vulnerability to STD/AIDS.

scholarly journals Acceptability and accessibility of condom among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Imo state, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 024-030
Author(s):  
Udujih OG ◽  
Chibueze CV ◽  
Udujih HI ◽  
Emeruwaonu CN ◽  
Iwuala CC ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽  
Hot Spots ◽  
Anal Sex ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Imo State ◽  
The Past ◽  
Major Constraint ◽  
Key Population ◽  
High Risk Populations ◽  
Sex With Men

HIV prevalence among high risk populations globally is substantially higher than in the general population though men who have sex with men continue to bear a high burden of the infection. The aim of this study was to determine the acceptability and accessibility of condoms among men who have sex with men in Imo State, Nigeria. Hundred and ninety five respondents functional in key population (KP) hot spots in presumptively selected Local Government Areas in the state were randomly selected. Semi-structured questionnaires were used for data collection and data obtained was analyzed using SPSS statistical package version 21. The result showed that 101(51.8%) of MSM had used condom during a sexual intercourse. Majority 97(50.3%) indicated that they would not use a condom they love or are in partnership with whereas 69(35%) used condom occasionally during intercourse. Majority of the respondents 103(52.8%) have practiced unprotected anal sex within the past six months prior to survey. The major constraint to condom accessibility was reported to be cost (26.3%). Other constraints to accessibility include condom prejudice (25.0%) and setting of residence (24.5%). Statistically, the study revealed no association between condom uptake and acceptability (P=0.001) however, there was an association between condom uptake and accessibility (P=0.594). Interventions targeted at the key population to evaluate trends in sexually transmitted diseases especially HIV as well as improvement of condom accessibility cannot be over emphasized.

scholarly journals Parent-Teen Communication About Sexual Topics

1998 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 315-333 ◽  
Author(s):  
MARCELA RAFFAELLI ◽  
KAREN BOGENSCHNEIDER ◽  
MARY FRAN FLOOD
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽  
Program Development ◽  
Birth Control ◽  
Sexual Communication ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
The Past ◽  
12Th Grade

Parent-teen communication about sexual topics was examined in 666 mother-teen and 510 father-teen pairs. Parents and their 8th- through 12th-grade children completed parallel surveys that assessed demographic, relationship, and attitudinal variables hypothesized to be linked to sexual communication. Logistic regression analyses were used to determine which variables were linked to teens' reports of “one good talk” about each of three sexual topics (whether teen sex is okay, the dangers of AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases, and birth control) in the past year. Aside from gender of parents and teens, demographic variables were largely nonsignificant in the final models. Instead, relationship and attitudinal variables were linked to sexual discussions in both mother-teen and father-teen dyads. Discussion focused on implications for program development and directions for future research.

scholarly journals Sexualidade na terceira idade: conhecimento e comportamento de idosos residentes em um município de Minas Gerais

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (3/4) ◽  
pp. 187-190
Author(s):  
Luís Paulo Souza e Souza ◽  
Maria Cecília De Fátima Oliveira Paulino ◽  
Claudinéia Alves Bernardes ◽  
Carla Silvana de Oliveira Silva ◽  
Jansen Maxwell De Freitas Santana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Sexual Partnership ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
The Past ◽  
Uso Del Preservativo ◽  
And Behavior

Resumo: O estudo objetivou identificar comportamentos sexuais e conhecimento de idosos sobre doenças sexualmente transmissíveis. Pesquisa quantitativa e descritiva com idosos em Montes Claros, MG. Os dados foram coletados por meio de questionário. Dos 153 idosos pesquisados, 96 (63%) apresentaram parceria sexual fixa; 88 (57,5%) não tiveram relação sexual nos últimos seis meses; 120 (78,5%) não realizaram teste para HIV; 98 (64%) fizeram uso de preservativo na última relação sexual. O conhecimento dos idosos pesquisados sobre doenças sexualmente transmissíveis é deficiente, principalmente frente à baixa utilização de preservativos como forma de prevenção, estando com riscos aumentados às doenças sexualmente transmissíveis.Descritores: Idosos, Doenças Sexualmente Transmissíveis, Comportamento SexualSexuality in old age: knowledge and behavior of elderly residents in a municipality of Minas GeraisAbstract: The study aimed to identify sexual behaviors and knowledge of the elderly on sexually transmitted diseases. Quantitative and descriptive research with seniors in Montes Claros, MG. The data were collected through a questionnaire. Of the 153 seniors surveyed, 96 (63%) presented a fixed sexual partnership; 88 (57.5%) have not had sexual intercourse in the past six months; 120 (78.5%) not performed testing for HIV; 98 (64%) made use of a condom at last intercourse. Knowledge of seniors surveyed about sexually transmitted diseases is deficient, especially vis-à-vis the low use of condoms as a means of prevention, and with increased risks of sexually transmitted diseases.Descriptors: Aged, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Sexual BehaviorSexualidad en la vejez: conocimiento y comportamento de las personas mayores que viven en un municipio de Minas GeraisResumen: El estudio pretende identificar los comportamientos sexuales y el conocimiento de las personas mayores en enfermedades de transmisión sexual. Investigación cuantitativa y descriptiva con las personas mayores en Montes Claros, MG. Los datos fueron recogidos a través de un cuestionario. De las 153 personas mayores encuestados, 96 (63%) presentó una asociación sexual fija; 88 (57,5%) no ha tenido relaciones sexuales en los últimos seis meses; 120 (78.5%) no realizada pruebas del VIH; 98 (64%) hizo uso de un condón en el último coito. Conocimiento de los estudiantes encuestados sobre enfermedades de transmisión sexual es deficiente, especialmente à frente el bajo uso del preservativo como medio de prevención y aumentado los riesgos de enfermedades de transmisión sexual. Conclusión: Contribuye a la generalización del conocimiento, es importante para la práctica, la formación y la investigación en enfermería.Descriptores: Anciano, Enfermedades de Transmisión Sexual, Conducta Sexual

scholarly journals Sexually transmitted diseases among foreigners in Italy

1997 ◽  
Vol 118 (3) ◽  
pp. 235-241 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. SULIGOI ◽  
M. GIULIANI ◽  
THE MIGRATION MEDICINE STUDY GROUP
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽  
Surveillance System ◽  
Genital Warts ◽  
Sentinel Surveillance ◽  
Risk Behaviours ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Central South ◽  
Very High ◽  
Sentinel Surveillance System ◽  
Latent Syphilis

A sentinel surveillance system for the control of sexually transmitted diseases (STD) among foreigners was developed in Italy in 1991. From January 1991 to June 1995, 4030 foreigners with a new STD episode were reported. More than one-third of them were North-Africans. The most frequent STDs were non-specific urethritis and genital warts among men, and non-specific vaginitis and latent syphilis among women. The overall HIV prevalence was 5%, with large differences in rates in people from different continents. Very high HIV-positivity rates were observed among homosexuals and homosexual IDUs from Central–South America, with 39·1% and 77·8% seropositive individuals respectively.These data stress the need for increased knowledge of both the spread of and risk factors for STDs among immigrants. Particular attention should be paid to counselling procedures focused on the prevention of risk behaviours for acquiring STDs and HIV infection.

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