Utilization of HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections Prevention Services, and Associated Factors among the Long-Distance Truck Drivers along the Northern Corridor Highway, Kenya

Little is known about sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV, among truck drivers in China. A cross-sectional study was conducted among truck drivers in Tongling of Anhui Province. A total of 550 truck drivers were interviewed with a structured questionnaire, and blood samples were collected and tested for HIV, syphilis, and herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2), and urine specimens for Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis. Prevalence was 10.6% for C. trachomatis and 8.1% for N. gonorrhoeae. Antibodies for syphilis were found in 0.7% and for HSV-2 in 4.4%, and none was positive for HIV. About 92 (17.4%) truck drivers had at least one STI. There was no statistically significant association between sociodemographic, occupation or behavioural variables and the presence of a positive test for any STI. Our study suggests a high prevalence of STIs, particularly bacterial infections, among the truck drivers, indicating the need for health education, behavioural change interventions and STI care services in this population.

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Human papillomavirus infection and associated factors for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia in women living with HIV in China: a cross-sectional study

Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽

10.1136/sextrans-2018-053636 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 95 (2) ◽

pp. 140-144 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Qian Wang ◽

Xiaomeng Ma ◽

Xiaosong Zhang ◽

Jason J Ong ◽

Jun Jing ◽

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Keyword(s):

Logistic Regression ◽

Human Papillomavirus ◽

Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia ◽

Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Intraepithelial Neoplasia ◽

Multivariate Logistic Regression ◽

Sexually Transmitted ◽

Women Living With Hiv ◽

Living With Hiv

ObjectiveWomen living with HIV (WLHIV) face disproportionately higher risks of acquiring human papillomavirus (HPV) compared with HIV negative counterparts. We aimed to investigate the prevalence of HPV in WLHIV in Chinese hospital setting and identify associated factors to the progression of late-stage cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN2+) in this population.MethodThis retrospective study collected data from 183 WLHIV on antiretroviral treatment (ART), based on reproductive health questionnaires. Gynaecological examination results including serum (for HIV viral load, CD4 T-cell count, hepatitis B infections, syphilis) and vaginal swabs for common bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Multivariate-logistic regression was applied to analyze the contributing factors to CIN2+.ResultsHIV coinfection with other Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) were observed in 99 participants (54.1%, (99/183)). HPV (43.7% (80/183)) was the most prevalent STI. The three most prevalent HPV subtypes were all high-risk HPV (HR-HPV), including HPV52 (33.8% (27/80)), HPV58 (21.3% (17/80)) and HPV33 (13.75% (11/80)). About a third (37.5%, 30/80) of women with HPV had HR-HPV. Multiple HPV coinfections were common in HIV-HPV coinfected women (41.3%, 33/80). Cytological examinations revealed that 77.5% (62/80) HPV+ women had detectable cervical lesions. In comparison, only 4.9% (5/103) HPV negative womenwith Atypia and 1.0% (1/103) with CIN1 were diagnosed. Multivariate logistic regression revealed that HPV16 (OR=19.04, 2.53 to 122.92; p=0.004) and HPV18 (OR=11.54, 1.45 to 91.64; p=0.021) infections were significantly associated with CIN2+ in HIV-HPV coinfected women.ConclusionA high prevalence of HPV was found in women on ART. HPV16/18 infection are strong associated factors to CIN2+ in HIV-HPV coinfected women.

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Prevalence of sexually transmitted infections based on syndromic approach and associated factors among Iranian women

Iranian Journal Of Health Sciences ◽

10.18869/acadpub.jhs.5.1.1 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 1-12 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Fereshteh Rostami ◽

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Mostafa Shokoohi ◽

Mary Aderayo Bamimore ◽

Maryam Nasirian ◽

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Keyword(s):

Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Iranian Women ◽

Sexually Transmitted ◽

Syndromic Approach

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Frequency of sexual interactions and associated factors among long-distance truck drivers operating along the Northern Corridor Highway, Kenya

Pan African Medical Journal ◽

10.11604/pamj.2021.40.194.31122 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 40 ◽

Author(s):

Cyrus Mutie ◽

Salome Kairu-Wanyoike ◽

Susan Mambo ◽

Reagan Ngoge ◽

John Gachohi

Keyword(s):

Associated Factors ◽

Truck Drivers ◽

Long Distance

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Sexual and reproductive health problems among Ugandan youth during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown: An online cross-sectional study

10.21203/rs.3.rs-48529/v2 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Simon Binezero Mambo ◽

Franck K. Sikakulya ◽

Robinson Ssebuufu ◽

Yusuf Mulumba ◽

Henry Wasswa ◽

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Keyword(s):

Reproductive Health ◽

Health Services ◽

Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽

Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Reproductive Health Services ◽

Long Distance ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Sexually Transmitted

Abstract BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic threatens access to sexual and reproductive health services. With global health emergencies, there is often a total reversal of priorities and access to sexual and reproductive health services may become challenging. The aim of this study was to establish the problems related to sexual and reproductive health among Ugandan youths during the COVID-19 lockdown. MethodsThis was an online cross-sectional study carried out from April 2020 to May 2020 in Uganda. An online questionnaire was used and participants aged 18years to 30 years recruited using the snowballing approach. The statistical analysis was done using STATA version 14.2.Results Out of 724 participants, 203 (28%) reported not having information and/or education concerning sexual and reproductive health (SRH). About a quarter of the participants (26.9%, n=195) reported not having testing and treatment services of sexually transmitted infections available during the lockdown. Lack of transport means was the commonest (68.7%) limiting factor to access to SRH services during the lockdown followed by the long distance from home to SRH facility (55.2%), high cost of services (42.2%) and curfew (39.1%). Sexually transmitted infections were the commonest (40.4%) problem related to SRH during the lockdown followed by unwanted pregnancy (32.4%) and sexual abuse (32.4%). The multivariate regression analysis shows that problems were more prevalent among the co-habiting youth [APR: 2.3 (1.6 - 3.29), p<0.001] followed by unemployed (volunteer or unpaid) [APR: 1.6 (1.03 - 2.64), p: 0.037] than in other participants. ConclusionsThe findings of this study show that Ugandan youths have accessing SRH information and services during the COVID-19 lockdown. Cohabiting and unemployed participants were the most affected. Lack of transport means and high cost of services were the major limiting factors to access SRH services among the youths. The findings call for concerted efforts from the Uganda government and international non-governmental organisations to ensure access and availability of SRH services for Ugandan youths during the COVID-19 lockdown.

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Knowledge of sexually transmitted infections and its associated factors among polytechnic college students in southwest Ethiopia

Pan African Medical Journal ◽

10.11604/pamj.2020.37.68.22718 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 37 ◽

Author(s):

Tadesse Nigussie ◽

Tewodros Yosef

Keyword(s):

College Students ◽

Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Southwest Ethiopia ◽

Sexually Transmitted

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Sexually transmitted diseases and sexual lifestyles of long-distance truck drivers: A clinico-epidemiologic study in south India

International Journal of STD & AIDS ◽

10.1258/09564620260216317 ◽

2002 ◽

Vol 13 (9) ◽

pp. 612-617 ◽

Cited By ~ 38

Author(s):

J V Manjunath ◽

D M Thappa ◽

T J Jaisankar

Keyword(s):

Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽

South India ◽

Previous History ◽

Epidemiologic Study ◽

Significant Risk ◽

Truck Drivers ◽

School Level ◽

Long Distance ◽

Study Objective ◽

Sexually Transmitted

Our study objective was to determine the prevalence and pattern of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and to study sexual lifestyles of long-distance truck drivers and their assistants in south India. For this, a total of 263 truck drivers/assistants were recruited from the highway clinic from October 1999 to March 2001. All of them were sexually active and heterosexual contact was the predominant mode (99.2%). Two-thirds of them had contact with commercial sex workers (CSWs) and roughly 60% admitted alcohol consumption. One hundred and two participants (38.7%) had various STDs. The positivity rates of HIV, VDRL and HBsAg were 15.9%, 13.3% and 21.2% respectively. The higher median age, education less than primary school level, longer duration of occupation, longer duration of each trip and a previous history of genital ulcer disease were significant risk factors for the acquisition of HIV infection.

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Knowledge, Attitude, and Preventive Practices towards Sexually Transmitted Infections among Preparatory School Students in West Gojjam Zone, Ethiopia

Advances in Public Health ◽

10.1155/2020/6894394 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2020 ◽

pp. 1-9

Author(s):

Ayalnesh Asmamaw Kassie ◽

Temesgen Worku Gudayu ◽

Bilen Mekonnen Araya

Keyword(s):

Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Statistical Significance ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Good Knowledge ◽

School Students ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Sexually Transmitted ◽

Preventive Practice ◽

Preventive Practices

Background. Sexually transmitted infections are major public health concerns that mostly affect adolescents and young people. Hence, the aim of this study was to assess students’ knowledge, attitude, and preventive practice towards sexually transmitted infections and the associated factors. Methods. A school-based cross-sectional study was conducted from October 24 to November 4, 2018. A sample size of 845 was calculated and a 1-stage sampling technique was employed. Data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire. The data were entered into Epi-Info 7.2 and analyzed using IBM SPSS version 25 software. The descriptive result was presented in text, figure, and tables. Also, bivariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses were done to identify associated factors. Then the adjusted odds ratio and its 95% confidence interval were computed. And a p value of <0.05 was considered to assert statistical significance. Results. Half of the respondents (50.5%) had good knowledge on sexually transmitted infections. Also, 46.4% of students had a good preventive practice. However, only 38.4% of students had an appropriate attitude towards sexually transmitted infections. Being a male (AOR: 1.58 (95% CI: (1.19, 2.09)) and having employed father (AOR: 1.97 (95% CI: (1.18, 3.30)) predicted good knowledge. Similarly, secondary and above level of paternal education (AOR: 2.16 (95% CI: (1.28, 3.64)) and having a farmer father (AOR: 1.77 (95% CI: (1.04, 3.02)) predicted appropriate attitude. Predictors of preventive practices included elder age (AOR: 2.33 (95% CI: (1.27, 4.28)), never had sexual intercourse (AOR: 1.44 (95% CI: (1.07, 1.94)), and having good knowledge on STIs (AOR: 1.53 (95% CI: (1.16, 2.02)). Conclusion. The proportion of students that had good knowledge, appropriate attitude, and good preventive practice towards STIs were low. Personal and parental factors predicted students’ knowledge, attitude, and preventive practices. Hence, creating awareness need to be strengthened.

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