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Newest firstDyadic coping among sexual minority men (SMM) has been a focus of HIV prevention research for decades, but few studies have examined relationship quality as a covariate of HIV care cascade outcomes (ART adherence and an undetectable viral load (VL)). This study utilized a 5-category relationship status variable (single; non-monogamous, sero-discordant; non-monogamous, sero-concordant; monogamous, sero-discordant;…
Open article record in new tab ↗The objective of this study is to analyze spatial distribution of mortality due to congenital syphilis in Brazil from 2008 to 2022. This is an ecological study that considered congenital syphilis deaths reported in all Brazilian municipalities, from 2008 to 2022, available in the Brazilian governments information systems. We built a thematic map to describe the distribution of congenital syphilis mortality in the…
BackgroundLGBTQ+ individuals face significant barriers in accessing healthcare services, particularly in relation to HIV screening. This study investigates the prevalence of HIV testing among LGBTQ+ individuals and explores factors influencing healthcare-seeking behaviors at Ramathibodi Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand. MethodsA cross-sectional survey was conducted among 300 self-identified LGBTQ+ individuals aged 18…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundSame-day testing and treatment of curable sexually transmitted infections (STI) is a strategy to reduce infection duration and onward transmission. South African primary healthcare facilities often lack sufficient waiting spaces. This study aimed to assess the proportion of, and factors influencing, pregnant women waiting for on-site STI test results before and after the installation of clinic-based wait…
The high rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in young women in South Africa warrant the use of innovative interventions like self-sampling to diagnose both symptomatic and asymptomatic infections. Although proven as an effective measure in the fight against STIs, there is limited evidence on the preferred attributes of this intervention. We conducted a discrete choice experiment (DCE) to understand you…
Open article record in new tab ↗IntroductionUptake of voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) remains a challenge in many settings. Innovative implementation strategies are required to scale-up VMMC uptake. MethodologyRITe was a multi-faceted intervention comprising transport reimbursement (R), intensified health education (IHE) and SMS/Telephone tracing (Te), which increased the uptake of VMMC among uncircumcised men with sexually transmitte…
Sex-related drug consumption and its health-related consequences have gained relevance in the assessment of patients with sexually transmitted infections (STIs), which pose a significant challenge to public health. We aim to assess the prevalence and characteristics of drug consumption and chemsex practices, describe the associated risk factors among general individuals attending an STI clinic, and evaluate the ps…
ObjectiveTo assess accelerated partner therapy (APT) as a contact tracing intervention for people with chlamydia. DesignCross-over cluster-randomised controlled trial. Setting17 sexual health clinics (clusters) in the United Kingdom, 2018-2019. ParticipantsHeterosexual people aged over 16 years with a positive Chlamydia trachomatis test result and/or clinical diagnosis of pelvic inflammatory disease, cervicitis, n…