Sexually transmitted infection prevention behaviours: health impact, prevalence, correlates, and interventions

Wit, John de; Adam, Philippe; Daas, Chantal den; Jonas, Kai J.

doi:10.1080/08870446.2022.2090560

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“…Papers about unprotected intercourse or composite measures including condoms were eligible. Eligible condom types included any type of equally effective condom (male/female condoms) [ 48 – 51 ]. Although any type of condom use reporting was allowed, condom use is most often self-reported [ 52 ].…”

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A systematic review of the association between history of sexually transmitted infections and subsequent condom use in adolescents

Tremblay,

Courtemanche,

Bélanger

et al. 2024

BMC Public Health

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Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are common among adolescents. According to the Health Belief Model, cues to action influence preventive behaviors. Cues to action can include health experiences such as being diagnosed with an STI. The impact of a history of STIs on subsequent condom use among adolescents remains largely unexamined, despite high rates of recurrence and their health impacts. This project aimed to systematically review the literature on the association between curable STIs and subsequent condom use among adolescents. The systematic review, reported following PRISMA guidelines, was conducted using the Joanna Briggs Institute method. Eligible studies, in the form of cohort studies, case-control studies, or cross-sectional studies, targeted adolescents aged 10 to 24, with or without a history of curable STIs; the outcome was subsequent condom use. MEDLINE (Ovid), Embase (Elsevier), and Web of Science were searched from January 2012 to December 2022 with the assistance of an information specialist. Two reviewers independently selected articles and extracted data. Risk of bias analysis was performed using ROBINS-E. The review explores results, with tables, based on population characteristics, exposure, and outcome, and addresses the influence of gender, ethnicity, and age. Of 3088 articles identified, seven studies were retained. Almost all the studies focused on African-American, Nigerian, or Rwandan adolescents, and several included only girls. Among girls, a history of STI increased subsequent condom use in combination with other contraceptive methods (n = 4). Among boys and older adolescents of both genders, a history of STI was associated with a decrease in condom use (n = 3). No study distinguished between different STIs. While all the studies (n = 7) presented a high risk of bias, six did not present a threat to conclusion validity. All the studies indicated that a history of STI could influence subsequent protective behaviors, possibly by acting as a cue to action, as posited by the Health Belief Model. This information enhances our understanding of factors leading to the adoption of preventive health measures among adolescents and could apply to other infectious experiences.Registration The protocol is registered in PROSPERO (CRD42023397443).

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A systematic review of the association between history of sexually transmitted infections and subsequent condom use in adolescents

Tremblay,

Courtemanche,

Bélanger

et al. 2024

BMC Public Health

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“…(i) Lifestyle modification and behavioral change (WHO, 2022); (ii) ABCD of prevention: A for Abstinence: Abstain from sex; B for Be faithful: Be faithful to your partner; C for Condom: Use a condom; D for Drugs: Use drugs called prophylactics (Aloni et al, 2019;De Wit et al, 2022). When used correctly and consistently, condoms offer one of the most effective methods of protection against STIs, including HIV.…”

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Sexually transmitted infections: a narrative review with a note on prevalence in Nigeria

Oduvwu

2024

JOHASAM

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Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a group of infections in which the principal way of transmission is sexual contact. This article is a narrative review on STIs. The aim is to synthesize information on various aspects of STIs with a note on current prevalence in Nigeria, in order to provide an update for public enlightenment and so stimulate appropriate actions both individually and collectively. Information from research articles written in English published in international peer-reviewed journals that investigated STIs as well as official publications and books related to the topic were included. Google search engine was used. It was found that STIs may be classified by causative organism or by type of lesion. Most risk factors for STIs emanate from lifestyle and personal behaviour. More than 1 million STIs are acquired everyday worldwide. Each year there are an estimated 374 million new infections with 1 of 4 curable STIs. A recent survey in Southern Nigeria found that the prevalence of STIs among a sexually active population is 27.7%. Signs and symptoms are many but vary depending on the particular STI. Effective treatment is available for several STIs. Methods of prevention and control are also available. The burden of STIs globally is enormous. The prevalence in Nigeria remains high. A gap in knowledge and practice of prevention exits. Therefore, there is need for more health education, including community sensitization, to improve the knowledge and practice of prevention and to reduce the prevalence of STIs in Nigeria and globally.

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“…STIs have remained a major public health threat, disproportionately affecting men who have sex with men. Specifically, HIV can adversely impact the mental health [ 22 ▪▪ ]. In a review including 26 literatures, the authors found MSM infected with chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis had twice or greater risk of HIV acquisition [ 23 ▪▪ ].…”

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“…In addition to the promotion of condom use, institutional testing and other routine preventive measures [ 22 ▪▪ ], different countries and regions have taken active measures to prevent STIs and STDs. The use of new media and other means (Internet, TV, mobile apps) to raise awareness of sexually transmitted diseases and health education is the most common measure.…”

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Advances and challenges in sexually transmitted infections prevention among men who have sex with men in Asia

Chen

Niu

2022

Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases

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Purpose of review This review summarizes recently published research on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Asia, covering four main areas: prevalence and consequences of STIs/STDs, factors associated with STI risk, strategies and measures of STI prevention, challenges in the prevention of SITs. Recent findings Studies show that STIs among Asian MSM are still prevalent, with the prevalence of STIs varying slightly from country to country. In addition to the number of sexual partners, frequency of condom use, high-risk sexual behaviors, the influence of Confucianism, law, and COVID-19 are also related to STI risk. Social stigma, weak health systems, lack of funding and policy support are the current challenges for STIs prevention. Summary In the future, new media technologies are encouraged to be used to enhance education and reduce stigma and discrimination against MSM and STIs. Expanding STI screening, strengthening STI knowledge propaganda and education among MSM population, and providing necessary counseling and medical services are main strategies in STI prevention. It is also important to strengthen STI awareness and policy support at the national level.

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Sexually transmitted infection prevention behaviours: health impact, prevalence, correlates, and interventions

Cited by 7 publications

References 128 publications

A systematic review of the association between history of sexually transmitted infections and subsequent condom use in adolescents

A systematic review of the association between history of sexually transmitted infections and subsequent condom use in adolescents

Sexually transmitted infections: a narrative review with a note on prevalence in Nigeria

Advances and challenges in sexually transmitted infections prevention among men who have sex with men in Asia

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