Impact of advice given to travelers concerning the main infectious risks associated with traveling in the tropics

Lestelle, C.; Aymeric, S.; Maakaroun-Vermesse, Zoha; Pouliquen, A.; Bernard, Louis; Chandenier, J.; Grammatico‐Guillon, Leslie

doi:10.1016/j.medmal.2015.04.007

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“…Although pre-travel sexual health promotion is a recommended best practice for travel medicine [20], evaluation of the benefits of these interventions is complicated by inconsistent, non-standard programmes, heterogeneity of both providers and travellers and trip destinations [27,32]. Whereas some studies conclude that pre-travel sexual health promotion can be effective in reducing adverse outcomes [23,42], other studies consider that such pre-travel sexual health interventions may successfully increase sexual health knowledge and risk perception without necessarily reducing risk behaviours [43,44],…”

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“…Our health key informants seemed to realize this, however, they described very little time to establish patient rapport, with consultation time restricted to priority travel vaccinations. Once trust and rapport are established, provider-guided interventions that are sex-positive, individually-tailored could include condom negotiation, safer, alternative non-penetrative Gareau and Phillips BMC Health Services Research (2022) 22:145 sexual practices such as mutual masturbation [43,65]. Digital mechanisms to deliver sexual health information and recommendations should be used to complement classic provider-interventions.…”

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Key informant perspectives on sexual health services for travelling young adults: a qualitative study

Gareau

Phillips

2022

BMC Health Serv Res

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Background International travel has become increasingly popular among young adults. Young adults often engage in casual sexual relationships abroad, exhibit sexual risk behaviours and may thus be at risk of contracting sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections. Pre-travel interventions and consultations may mitigate this risk. At present, we know little about sexual health-related pre-travel interventions. The aim of this study was therefore to document key informants’ experiences, perceptions and recommendations in the context of sexual health of young adult travellers. Methods Key informants were professionals working in Ottawa, Canada travel clinics, travel organizations or sexual health clinics with a young adult clientele. This study used a qualitative approach and consisted of 13 in-person or Skype semi-structured interviews with key informants. Thematic content analysis was informed by a sexual health framework, with themes emerging both inductively and deductively. Results Sexual health was not common in pre-travel interventions described by key informants. Risk-assessment, and practical or purpose-driven pre-travel interventions were identified, resulting in risk mitigation strategies tailored to the destination region and/or mission/culture of the travel organization. Dissemination (e.g. limited time, lack of training) and uptake (e.g. young adults’ embarrassment, provider discomfort, financial constraints) barriers limited in-depth discussions of pre-travel interventions related to sexual health. Key informants acknowledged the importance of early sexual health education, and recommended ongoing, comprehensive sexual education for both youth and young adults. Conclusion The findings of this study suggest that more time and resources should be allocated to the topic of sexual health during pre-travel interventions with young adults. Professionals who guide and prepare young adults for travel must develop concomitant skills in sexual health promotion. Early, comprehensive sexual education is recommended to improve overall sexual health in young adults and mitigate risk behaviours during travel.

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Key informant perspectives on sexual health services for travelling young adults: a qualitative study

Gareau

Phillips

2022

BMC Health Serv Res

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“…Several studies have shown that sometimes the advice dispensed is incorrect, incomplete or even contradictory (7)(8)(9) . In addition, despite specialized consultations and in some cases the availability of decision-making tools (9) , the literature shows that such consultations are on the whole inefficient and that travelers do not always assimilate the recommendations or follow them (10)(11)(12) . In order to improve traveler adherence, some authors stress the importance of using pedagogical and health education-based concepts to tailor the content and form of the consultation to the type of travel and traveler (8,13) .…”

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A descriptive study of advising practices during travel health consultations in France

Merrina

Gagnayre

Bouchaud

2017

Journal of Travel Medicine

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Knowledge of the Sexual Transmission of Zika Virus and Preventive Practices Against Zika Virus Among U.S. Travelers

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Impact of advice given to travelers concerning the main infectious risks associated with traveling in the tropics

Cited by 10 publications

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Key informant perspectives on sexual health services for travelling young adults: a qualitative study

Key informant perspectives on sexual health services for travelling young adults: a qualitative study

A descriptive study of advising practices during travel health consultations in France

Knowledge of the Sexual Transmission of Zika Virus and Preventive Practices Against Zika Virus Among U.S. Travelers

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