Background: Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are one of the most disastrous events human health causing huge psychosocial and economic morbidity in young sexually active adults. Population explosion, migration from rural to urban areas, commercial sex lack awareness has all led enormous spread STIs community. Their epidemiological profile varies country region another within a country. Th...

It is estimated that every year there are 333 million new cases of sexually transmitted infections worldwide. The highest occurred at the age 20-24, followed by adolescent group, namely 15-19 years. This risk occurs because adolescents have a dangerous period, where vulnerable to various dangers, including sense wanting imitate something ends in imitating inappropriate things. After all, teenag...

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) cause considerable reproductive morbidity and poor health outcomes, including pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility, ectopic pregnancy, cervical cancer, neonatal disorders and death.1 They are often associated with significant social stigma and are a source of psychological stress, with adverse impacts on individuals and their relationships. Early diagn...

Peru is going through a pandemic originated by coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and we continue to maintain mandatory social isolation as preventive measure reduce infections.Due this event, many health establishments had suspend care, also affecting Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) services, especially external consultation services. Due their attention , Limited access those services would incr...

In this paper, we describe: (a) our experiences and accomplishments in the American Academy of Health Behavior (AAHB) Research Scholars Mentoring Program; (b) current state mentorship field sexually transmitted infections (STIs); (c) fundamental factors successful mentoring, including alignment with personal values, transparency, intentionality, respect, equity, empathy, emotional intelligence....

Prevalence rates of many sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are highest among adolescents. If nonviral STIs are detected early, they can be treated, transmission to others can be eliminated, and sequelae can be averted. The US Preventive Services Task Force and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have published chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis screening guidelines that recommen...

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remain a significant burden on public health in the United States. Primary prevention counseling with early diagnosis and treatment remain the best methods to decrease the incidence of STIs. Through significant public heath interventions, the incidence of gonorrhea, Chlamydia, and trichomoniasis is decreasing; however, the incidence of primary and secondar...

Transmission of the crab louse Phthirus pubis generally occurs by close body contact. Diagnosis is usually clinical and screening for other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is indicated. While most evidence is extrapolated from studies of head lice treatments, topical pediculicides are recommended and treatment of sexual contacts is indicated.

Abstract. The article presents data on the social characteristics of first sexual intercourse (FSI) among secondary school students in Slovenia, collected as part research project “Sexuality Secondary School Students Slovenia”. results show that for most respondents their FSI was a planned event occurring within an intimate partnership. Protective measures are used to considerable extent. There...

Objective. To determine the awareness and knowledge of sexually transmitted infections among adolescents in Ado, South Western Nigeria. Methods. The study was a descriptive cross-sectional design. Five hundred and fifty adolescents selected from public and private secondary schools in Ado Local Government Area of Ekiti State were recruited using a multistage sampling technique. Results. Four hu...