Magnitude of Self-Reported Syndromes of Sexually Transmitted Infections and Its Associated Factors Among Young Incarcerated Persons (18–29 Years) in Correctional Facilities of Gamo Gofa Zone, Southern Ethiopia

Getachew, Muluken; Haile, Dereje; Churko, Chuchu; Gube, Addisu Alemayehu

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“…In total, 23 studies, reported alcohol or illicit drugs abuse in their study population. 3 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 23 , 25 , 26 , 27 , 29 , 30 , 31 , 32 , 33 , 34 , 35 , 39 , 41 , 42 , 50 In regard to alcohol, nine studies reported different rates of alcohol consumption among their incarcerated participants with rates ranging from 20.7% to 81.8%. 14 , 16 , 19 , 23 , 26 , 27 , 29 , 34 , 42 In addition, 22 studies indicated illicit drug abuse in their study population ranging from 6.3% to 78.3%, 3 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 23 , 25 , 27 , 29 , 30 , 31 , 32 , 33 , 34 , 35 , …”

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“…Among these studies, three cross‐sectional studies and one RCT only used clinical questionnaires and sign and symptoms self‐reports to assess the prevalence of STDs in their inmate population. 19 , 21 , 26 , 44 While the remaining 28 studies utilized at least one laboratory diagnostic test or more to confirm and evaluate the STIs among their participants. Among these studies, four mentioned only “blood sample” in their published full‐text article and did not note the specific diagnostic test used.…”

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“…Among these studies, four mentioned only “blood sample” in their published full‐text article and did not note the specific diagnostic test used. 26 , 27 , 30 , 31 , 44 The remaining 24 studies' diagnostic methods are reported below.…”

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“…3,14,16,18,24,25,27,39,43 In addition, eight articles reported that their sample participants had only completed high school education, with a percentage ranging from 9.32% to 60%. 3,15,16,19,24,26,31,34,44 Finally, only eight studies reported higher educational levels among their participants, and reported university/college education from a low of 2.5% to a peak of 16.7%. 14,16,17,21,24,34,43,44 One study reported that, more than 58% had of their participants' high education.…”

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Retracted: Prevalence of sexually transmitted infections and associated risk behaviors in prisoners: A systematic review

SeyedAlinaghi

Pashaei

Rahimi

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Background and Aims: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are one of the major health concerns globally. Generally, prisoners are at higher risks for STIs due to risk factors including; drug-use, high-risk sexual behaviors, densely populated prisons, and poor living conditions. Therefore, we aimed to conduct a systematic review to evaluate the existing data on STI prevalence, and its associated risk factors among prisoners.Methods: We conducted a systematic search of the literature using the keywords in Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar online databases. We selected all the relevant original studies in English through title/abstract and full-text screening process.Results: Based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria, we selected and reviewed 32 studies out of 96 identified papers. The most important STI-associated risk factors among prisoners were drug use, low educational levels, and unsafe sex. The prevalence of STIs was heterogenous in selected studies and was reported as follows; Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) (0%−14.5%), hepatitis B viruses (HBV) (0.04%−27.23%), hepatitis C viruses (HCV) (0.17%−49.7%), Syphilis (0.2%−22.1%), Chlamydia Trachomatis (CT) (1.02%−6.7%), Gonorrhea (0.6%−7.8%), and herpes simplex virus-2 (HSV-2) 22.4%. Conclusion:This systematic review indicates that the prevalence of STIs (HIV, HBV, HCV, Syphilis, Chlamydia Trachomatis, Gonorrhea, and HSV-2) among prisoners appears to be higher than the general population, with drug abuse, low educational levels, and unsafe sex as major risk factors.

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“…Women are more vulnerable to sexually transmitted infections due to social, economic, and biological reasons than men [ 7 ]. Self-reported syndromes of STI in Sub Saharan Africa among men, 3.8% [ 8 ], and in Ethiopia 8.7%–13.1% [ 9 , 10 ].…”

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Self-reported syndromes of sexually transmitted infections and its associated factors among reproductive (15–49 years) age women in Ethiopia

Birhane

Simegn

Bayih

et al. 2021

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Background: Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are among the most important causes of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. It remains a significant public health problem and disproportionately affects women posing a large public health burden in low and middle-income countries. However, there is little information on the magnitude of self-reported syndromes of STIs among reproductive-age women in Ethiopia. Aim: This study aimed to determine the magnitude of self-reported syndromes of sexual transmitted infections and its associated factors among women of reproductive age in Ethiopia. Methods: The study was based on the data from the Ethiopian Demographic Health Survey of 2016. The data on the status of self-reported STIs were extracted from the individual women dataset, and a total of 15,683 reproductive-age women were involved in the study. Since the data has a hierarchical and cluster nature sampling weight was applied for all analysis procedures to account for complex survey design. Rao-scot chi-square test that adjusts for complex sample design was used to examine the association of outcome and independent variables. In, multivariable analysis, the level of statistical significance was declared at P-value 0.05. Findings and conclusions: The magnitude of self-reported STIs was 3.0 % (95% CI: 2.92-3.08). Among self-reported syndromes of STIs only, 33.3 % (158) seek care for sexually transmitted infections. Age (Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR ¼ 2.15; 95%CI:1.4, 3.4)), marital status (AOR ¼ 1.72; 95%CI:1.02, 2.90), women attending higher education and above (AOR ¼ 2.67; 95%CI:1.57,4.57), history of termination of pregnancy (AOR ¼ 2.85; 95% CI:2.0,4.08), and risky sexual behavior (AOR ¼ 1.72; 95%CI:1.02,2.90) were found to be associated with selfreported syndrome of sexually transmitted infections. The magnitude of self-reported syndromes of STI and health care seeking behaviors among reproductive-age women was found low. Therefore, the government should enhance the awareness of women for sexually transmitted syndromes, and increase accessibility of STI services. Moreover, qualitative studies should be done to identify the demand, supply, and barriers related to STI among women of reproductive age women in Ethiopia.

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Magnitude of Self-Reported Syndromes of Sexually Transmitted Infections and Its Associated Factors Among Young Incarcerated Persons (18–29 Years) in Correctional Facilities of Gamo Gofa Zone, Southern Ethiopia

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Retracted: Prevalence of sexually transmitted infections and associated risk behaviors in prisoners: A systematic review

Retracted: Prevalence of sexually transmitted infections and associated risk behaviors in prisoners: A systematic review

Self-reported syndromes of sexually transmitted infections and its associated factors among reproductive (15–49 years) age women in Ethiopia

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