Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Science topic

This document constitutes the final report of IntelComp Artificial Intelligence Living Lab (AI LL, hereinafter). The overall goals of the project driving the LL activities comprise the ambition to understand the challenges of STI policymaking and the development of a suite of AI models and tools for analysing STI and validating STI policies; the pr...

Background Web-based, testing for sexually transmitted infections (STI) is becoming increasingly available. However, treatment pathways from web-based services are often not well-coordinated, contributing to treatment delays and access gaps. This study investigated clinician perspectives on building service linkages with a new, web-based, STI testi...

Background/Objectives: One of the problematic situations dermatologists face with their patients is communicating dismal diagnoses. Examples are the diagnosis and prognosis of skin cancers like melanoma and Merkel cell carcinoma and the disclosure of the chronic nature of a disease that requires long-term therapies or can lead to scarring or disfig...

Despite its detrimental effects, transactional sex-for-fish is becoming more and more common in many African fishing states. The main objective of this study was to assess the dynamics of transactional sex among small-scale marine fisherfolk in the Axim, Apam, Dixcove, and Tema fishing communities along the coast of Ghana. Data were collected from...

Introduction Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is one of the most common genital tract infections among women of reproductive age. The existence of BV among pregnant women has momentously attracted the attention of both clinicians and the scientific community due to its potential link with adverse clinical outcomes in pregnancy. Methods To evaluate the pre...

Chemsex entails potential risks that may lead to medical emergencies. This cross-sectional study analyzed data from an anonymous, self-administered online survey on substance use among 1,203 sexual minority men (SMM) who engage in chemsex in Spain. The study aimed to determine the proportion of chemsex users that have sought emergency care followin...

Objectives Men who have sex with men (MSM) are disproportionally affected by HIV in the Netherlands. Partner notification (PN) is an important element in controlling the transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV. We investigated the effects of improving PN on the transmission of HIV and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) among MSM in t...

Saini N, Saimon R, Safii R, Minoi JL. Development and validation of a gamified sexual and reproductive health education module for adolescent boys in Malaysia. Malays Fam Physician. 2025;20:1. https://doi.org/10.51866/oa.645 Abstract Introduction: About one-third of Malaysian adolescents engage in sexual activities before the age of 14 years, putti...

The sexual health of female sex workers is of particular concern due to severe complications arising from multiple and unprotected sexual relationships. This qualitative study, the initial study conducted in Iran, explored the sexual health needs, barriers, and facilitators to accessing sexual health services among women at high risk of STIs in Ara...

Maritime students face unique health challenges during their rigorous training programs, particularly during the mandatory on-board training. This study investigates the health-related experiences of maritime students, focusing on physical, psychological, and social factors impacting their well-being. A descriptive-phenomenological approach was use...

In the diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections, there has been a demand for multiple molecular assays to rapidly and simultaneously detect not only pathogens but also drug resistance-associated mutations. In this study, we developed a new rapid simultaneous molecular assay for the detection of Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia trachomatis, Tric...

Background Female Condoms are 90–95% effective against HIV transmission when correctly and consistently used and are also cost-effective. In general, condoms prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unwanted pregnancies. Although the COVID-19 pandemic had the potential to undermine routine healthcare services delivery and utilisation, the...

Background In May 2022, after the suspension of the mobility restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the first outbreak of MPOX virus, transmitted from human to human, was detected outside of Africa, affecting mostly sexually active men who have sex with men. Our aim is to report the first outbreak of MPOX in Barcelona city in the period from 5/...

Background: Youth is a period with exposure to high risk of reproductive health (RH) problems. Despite, several strategies designed to solve these problems, youths are experiencing unsafe abortion, unintended pregnancy, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) so far. The utilization of Youth Friendly Services (YFS) and its determinants has not b...

Background This scoping review aimed to understand the extent and type of evidence in relation to sexual and reproductive health needs of women with severe mental illness (SMI) in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) and to summarise those needs. Methods Inclusion criteria were 1) focus on sexual and reproductive health needs 2) women or girls...

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The review of information-seeking behaviour in the prevention and management of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) has highlighted key themes that significantly impact public health strategies. The review has explored various information sources, such as healthcare providers, online platforms, and educational materials, to shape effective STD pre...

Background Serious games play a fundamental role in promoting safe sexual behaviors. This medium has great potential for promoting healthy behaviors that prevent potential risk factors, such as sexually transmitted infections, and promote adherence to sexual health treatments, such as antiretroviral therapy. The ubiquity of mobile devices enhances...

Men who have sex with men are a target group for HIV prevention and control. HIV testing is part of a broader combination prevention strategy. This study aimed to analyze the predictors for adherence to HIV infection testing among Brazilian men who have sex with men. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 1438 participants, online selected for...

Anogenital inflammation is a critical risk factor for HIV acquisition. The primary preventative HIV intervention, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), is ineffective in blocking transmission in anogenital inflammation. Pre-existing sexually transmitted diseases (STIs) and anogenital microbiota dysbiosis are the leading causes of inflammation, where inf...

Early diagnosis and treatment of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs) remain strategic priorities for health services in the UK. Reaching those at high risk, including people in contact with the justice system, remains a key challenge in the diagnosis and treatment of STIs and BBVs. One setting that is yet to be use...

A hepatite B é uma doença causada por um DNA vírus com transmissão predominantemente sexual, embora outras vias também se notabilizem por um relevante número de casos, como a via vertical e a parenteral - pelo uso de drogas injetáveis. A doença é bastante prevalente e tal exposição, muitas vezes assintomática, favorece o processo de cronificação, u...

Historical research on efforts to reduce the stigma associated with venereal disease (VD) generally dates these campaigns back to the 1930s. Within the United States, one of the earliest attempts to detach VD from its traditional association with sexual immorality occurred during the late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century, when the New York C...

Aim The capacity of cool refugia to protect cold‐adapted species against climate change may depend on both their initial climatic conditions and how quickly these change. We test how local climatic conditions influence mountain butterfly communities via their effects on colonisation and local extinction. Location Four mountain ranges in Central Sp...

Bridge foundation settlement monitoring is crucial for infrastructure safety management, as uneven settlement can lead to stress redistribution, structural damage, and potentially catastrophic collapse. While traditional contact sensors provide reliable measurements, their deployment is labor-intensive and costly, especially for long-span bridges....

Background Men who have sex with men (MSM) are disproportionately affected by sexually transmitted infections, a disparity that has only worsened in recent years. During the COVID-19 pandemic, an overall increasing trend remained. Methods We utilized data from the MSM cycle of the National HIV Behavioral Surveillance (NHBS) study in San Francisco,...

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Sexual abuse is any non-consensual sexual act or behavior using force, with significant concern in “men who have sex with men” (MSM), and younger individuals. The incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STI) is also prevalent in the cases of sexual abuse in this population, showing the need for comprehensive medical and psychological interven...

Many interventions have been studied to improve sexual and reproductive health (SRH) knowledge and attitudes. These interventions aim to prevent adolescents from the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), unwanted pregnancy, and abortion. The lack of comprehensive sex education contributes to adolescents’ limited understanding of SRH. This...

The widespread adoption of information and communication technologies has led to the emergence of new business models and increased competition among tourist destinations. In recent years, Smart Tourism Destinations (STDs) have started to leverage information and communication technologies to enhance the overall tourist experience, allegedly improv...

Scientific and Technological Initiation (STI) is essential for academic and professional training, promoting scientific skills and critical and ethical thinking. In the Brazilian Federal Network for Professional, Scientific, and Technological Education institutions, STI guidance benefits both students and mentors. However, the factors that motivate...

Purpose: Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH) is a global concern, with over 1.2 billion adolescents at risk due to limited access to essential health services. In Kenya, high rates of unintended pregnancies and STIs among adolescents highlight the need for effective sexual health education. In Kajiado County, cultural barriers limit AS...

HIV/AIDS remains a significant public health challenge in China, particularly among men who have sex with men (MSM). Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and non-occupational post-exposure Prophylaxis (nPEP) are effective interventions to reduce HIV transmission in high-risk populations. This study assessed awareness and utilization levels of PrEP and n...

Background With various infectious disease risks to passenger ship travellers, guidance for infectious disease prevention, mitigation and management (PMM) exists. Emerging infections and emergencies necessitate updated, context-specific guidelines and practices. New evidence for infection PMM must be translated into guidance for governmental author...

Background Amyloid related imaging abnormalities (ARIA), a group of neuropathological features seen in anti‐amyloid immunotherapy patients, arises partly from CAA (Aβ buildup in blood vessels). Squirrel monkeys (SQMs), developing prominent age‐related CAA exceeding brain Aβ, offer a unique NHP model for ARIA study. Evaluating edema‐related neurobio...

Background HIV continues to be a significant global health issue, particularly affecting sub-Saharan Africa, including Tanzania. Knowing one’s HIV status is a crucial first step in combating HIV/AIDS and achieving the targets set for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. However, despite ongoing efforts, HIV testing coverage remains low...

Background Early diagnosis of syphilis is vital for its effective control. This study aimed to develop an Artificial Intelligence (AI) diagnostic model based on radiomics technology to distinguish early syphilis from other clinical skin lesions. Methods The study collected 260 images of skin lesions caused by various skin infections, including 115...

The comprehensive adoption of Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) offers numerous benefits but also introduces risks of privacy leakage, particularly for patients with Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) who need protection from social secondary harm. Despite advancements in privacy protection research, the effectiveness of these strategies in real...

Girolamo Fracastoro (1476/78–1553), an Italian scholar, physician, and poet, has been celebrated throughout the ages as the author of "Syphilis sive morbus Gallicus", a hexametric poem discussing the symptoms and the origin of the epitomical venereal disease. The term was modelled on one of the poem’s fictional characters, a pastor called Syphilus....

In 1743 Francis Hauksbee the Younger published a proposal for an ‘Experimentum Crucis’ (‘decisive experiment’) to compare his own medication for venereal disease with other treatments. Previously he had sought to replicate the methods of James Jurin FRS, who published outcomes from inoculation against smallpox in the 1720s. By seeking to record out...

Home-based sexual health care (including self-sampling testing) could reduce barriers to clinic-based testing. This study systematically evaluated the implementation of home-based sexual health care (‘Limburg4Zero’) among men who have sex with men (MSM) in a mixed urban–rural region of the Netherlands. We systematically assessed implementation outc...

Background: The resurgence of syphilis in the USA and around the globe has hastened the need for widely available syphilis testing. Early and rapid detection of syphilis is crucial for prompt treatment, avoiding serious clinical complications, and preventing the spread of infection. Self administered rapid tests enhance access to testing and promot...

Background Domestic violence and abuse (DVA) is a violation of human rights that damages the health and well-being of—gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (gbMSM). Sexual health services provide a unique opportunity to assess for DVA and provide support. This study explores the feasibility and acceptability of Healthcare Responding to...

Methods: In this study, we analyzed a weighted sample of 5,810 young women from the 2022 Tanzania Demographic and Health Survey (TDHS). Given the hierarchical structure of the DHS data and the binary nature of the outcome variable 'ever tested for HIV,' we employed a multilevel mixed-effect logistic regression model. The best-fitting model was iden...

Study region: This study focuses on the Wuding River Basin, located in the middle reaches of the Yellow River Basin in China. Study focus: Event Synchronization (ES) and Event Coincidence Analysis (ECA) were used to investigate the spatiotemporal co-evolution of the multi type of meteorological variable drought (SIMVs) and SSMI in the basin, includ...

Objective This study aimed to update baseline data on monkeypox (mpox)-related knowledge and vaccination willingness among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) diagnosed and suspected males. Methods The cross-sectional survey was conducted in Changsha, a provincial capital in China, during 5 JULY to 5 SEPTEMBER 2023. Among the three study groups, th...

Introduction In the field of sexually transmitted infections (STI), high quality clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) have already been developed using rigorous methodology. To avoid duplicating effort, make cost-effective use of available resources, and facilitate customization to reflect local contexts, we adapted a CPG for prevention, care, and c...

The present study focuses on improving Cognitive Radio Networks (CRNs) based on applying machine learning to spectrum sensing in remote learning scenarios. Remote education requires connection dependability and continuity that can be affected by the scarcity of the amount of usable spectrum and suboptimal spectrum usage. The solution for the propos...

This document determines the causes of mortality (2008–2022) and calculate per capita health expenditure (2013–2021) in octogenarians, nonagenarians and centenarians in the Colombian population, considering year, gender and age group. For this nationwide retrospective descriptive observational study, epidemiological regions, urban/rural areas and m...

Introduction: infertility, although it does not constitute a risk for the life of the individual, has repercussions on population growth, as well as on the psyche of the individual. Objective: to characterize couples diagnosed with infertility.Method: observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study in 256 infertile couples attended at the Municip...

There are many health risks to consider as young adults explore sexual relationships. While sexual communication encourages healthy sexual behaviors, little is known about how sex education plays out in sexual discussions between young adult partners. The objectives of this study were to examine the motives and content of those sexual conversations...

Background Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a prevalent vaginal condition among reproductive-age women, characterized by off-white, thin vaginal discharge with a fishy odor. It increases susceptibility to sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). BV involves a shift in vaginal microbiota, with reduced lactobacilli and i...

Fast Fourier Transform-based Space-Time Image Velocimetry (FFT-STIV) has gained considerable attention due to its accuracy and efficiency. However, issues such as false detection of MOT and blind areas lead to significant errors in complex environments. This paper analyzes the causes of FFT-STIV gross errors and then proposes a method for validity...

A novel automatic framework is proposed for global sexually transmissible infections (STIs) and HIV risk prediction. Four machine learning methods, namely, Gradient Boosting Machine (GBM), Random Forest (RF), XG Boost, and Ensemble learning GBM-RF-XG Boost are applied and evaluated on the Demographic and Health Surveys Program (DHSP), with thirteen...

Introduction: To address the unmet sexual and reproductive health (SRH) needs of adolescents, the South African government introduced various policies and programs, including the recent Integrated School Health Policy (ISHP). This policy provides students with comprehensive health services, including screenings for pregnancy, STIs, and HIV, as well...

Introduction In Texas, the adolescent birth rate is higher than the national average and STIs have steadily increased over the last decade. Sex education is not mandated in Texas and the majority of public schools provide an abstinence-based sex education. Comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) programs are widely endorsed by national and global h...

Gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBM) are more likely to be diagnosed with HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared with the general population. Although newcomers generally experience a health advantage in Canada compared with non‐immigrants and more established immigrants (i.e., healthy immigrant effect), t...

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the prevalent condition of reproductive-age women in the general population. BV increases the risk of miscarriage, low birth weight, preterm birth, pelvic inflammation, sexually transmitted diseases, etc. Generally, antibiotics like metronidazole and clindamycin were used for the treatment of this recurrent infection. Th...

Introduction: Self-care refers to the set of actions that a person performs with their body and their environment, in order to regulate internal or external factors that are perceived to be related to one's own health.Objective: To learn about sexual health self-care in people with vulva who have sexual practices with other people with vulva in the...

This pediatric case report details the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges of secondary syphilis in a six-year-old child presenting with oral lesions and perianal condyloma lata. The diagnosis was confirmed through the Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL) test, and successful treatment was achieved with benzathine penicillin. The case pres...

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) is a significant public health concern with severe repercussions for reproductive health, including ectopic pregnancies, chronic pelvic pain, and tubal infertility. This study provides a comprehensive examination of PID, covering its clinical characteristics, risk factors, etiological agents, diagnostic methods, tr...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, sex workers (SW) were one of the vulnerable groups affected by lockdown measures. COVID-19 had also disrupted HIV/Sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing and treatment services for sex workers due to numerous restrictions in specialist medical care. This study aims to assess the seroprevalence of HIV, syphilis, HB...

Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) in Nepal faces significant challenges, including high rates of early marriage and motherhood, limited access to quality education, and low contraceptive utilization, with prevalent stigma surrounding sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV/AIDS. Despite high awareness of contraceptives among adolescents,...

Land use and land cover (LULC) changes are crucial in influencing regional climate patterns and environmental dynamics. However, the long-term impacts of these changes on climate variability in the Bilate River Basin remain poorly understood. This study examines the spatiotemporal changes in LULC and their influence on climate variability in the Bi...

A field trial was performed to identify the potential genotypes in 100 wheat lines (96 F7 fixed lines and 4 controls) for yield and yield-associated traits in an augmented design under irrigated and rainfed conditions. These lines/genotypes were analyzed for days to heading, days to maturity, plant height, grain per spike, thousand-grain weight and...

People typically attribute more responsibility to those individuals who are infected with sexually transmitted diseases (STD) than other diseases. This study tested how different routes (i.e., sexually transmitted or foodborne) of transmission have an impact on individuals’ general perception on stigma/shame and the attributions of responsibility,...

The purpose of the current study was to examine the skill-by-treatment interaction (STI) framework to intensify reading interventions. The effects were tested with a multiple-baseline across-participants single-case experimental design with a contraindicated phase. Four students in second through fourth grades were the participants for the study. A...