Study of risk factors associated with HIV seropositivity in STD patients at Mumbai, India

Pedhambkar, R. B.; Kura, Mahendra M

doi:10.1136/sti.77.5.388

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“…The emergence of genital herpes is a matter of concern because of its perceived link with the spread of HIV 7 8. As documented by other authors, STI prevalence was associated with older, married men2 3 having multiple non-marital partners 1 9…”

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confidence: 87%

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STI prevalence and associated factors among urban men in Pakistan

Mir¹,

Wajid²,

Reichenbach³

et al. 2009

Sexually Transmitted Infections

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confidence: 87%

“…Most regional studies have measured STI prevalence and risk factors in hospitals or high risk settings 1 – 4…”

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STI prevalence and associated factors among urban men in Pakistan

Mir¹,

Wajid²,

Reichenbach³

et al. 2009

Sexually Transmitted Infections

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“…These facts are alike with reports outside this subregion. [6,21,22,25,26] Majority of this study population did not use cotton pants and exchange of tights was common among students. Most study subjects preferred the aesthetic rather than the health value of inner wears, it is true to say that most appealing and affordable inner wears on the market in this environment are synthetic.…”

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confidence: 98%

“…Over the years, societal mishaps such as prostitution, infidelity, poverty, teenage sex, drug abuse, alcoholism, vandalism, and juvenile delinquency have been linked to STIs. [6][7][8] STIs remain prevalent worldwide and implicated pathogens can also be present in and be spread by patients who do not have symptoms or are not aware of their infection. [7,9,10] Genital infections present one of the most common reasons for gynecologic consultation in sexually active women.…”

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Prevalence and etiology of sexually transmitted infections in a gynecologic unit of a developing country

Kesah

Payne

Asakizi

2013

Ann Trop Med Public Health

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Background: Despite enormous sensitization and management options available for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the last 2 decades, these infections remain highly endemic in certain parts of Cameroon. This is a descriptive study of genital hygiene and predisposition to STIs in some women in Dschang, West Region, Cameroon. Materials and Methods: A total of 2172 consenting women seeking gynecological care at the Dschang District Hospital from 2009 to 2010 were interviewed, examined, cervical/blood specimens collected, and analyzed. Results: Inadequate healthcare systems; lack of reproductive health knowledge; vaginal washing with contaminated water or chemicals; contaminated sanitary towels or gynecologic equipment; unsterile sharps; dirty and damp lavatories; synthetic and tight underwear; multiple or concurrent sex partners; primitive traditions; myths; polygamous and inherited marriages; asymptomatic carriage of pathogens; self-medication; antibiotic abuse; traditional therapy; reinfections; poverty; poor sanitation; and illiteracy were related to genital conditions identi ied in 1466 (67%) study subjects, excluding 41 (2%) cases with human immunode iciency virus (HIV)/ acquired immunode iciency syndrome (AIDS) only. In total, 1353 (62%) patients were infectious cases, 113 (5%) had noninfectious vaginitis, 171 (8%) were positive for HIV/AIDS serology, with 6% having concurrent genital infections. Of the 1507 patients diagnosed with STIs, 62% were symptomatic and 7% asymptomatic comprising 5% convalescent and 2% healthy carriers. Bacterial vaginosis 24%, vaginal candidiasis 18%, chlamydia 15%, and active syphilis 11% predominated over trichomonas, gonorrhea, hepatitis B, herpes, and warts with rates ≤1%. Conclusion: In mitigation, hand washing, clean toilets, sexual behaviors that contribute to STIs, delay sexual debut, condom usage, rational employment of examination methods, improved medical diagnostics testing both men and women, attitude change and prevention education were emphasized on.

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“…According to the literature, the susceptibility for HIV infection is amplified in individuals with history of STIs, being aggravated in cases with repeated exposure and/or interrupted treatments [27,28]. One mechanism that increases this susceptibility the fact that some STIs, such as urethritis, damage epithelial surfaces in the genital tract, thus facilitating other…”

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Seroprevalence and associated factors of HIV and Hepatitis C in Brazilian high-security prisons: A state-wide epidemiological study

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The prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) and the acquired immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is much higher in prisons than in community settings. Some explanatory factors for this burden include putative aspects of the prison environment, such as unprotected sexual relations and sexual violence, use of injectable drugs and syringe sharing. Nonetheless, efforts in better understanding the dynamics of both HCV and HIV are scarce in developing countries such as Brazil, which poses a risk not only to the inmates but to the community as well. In this investigation, we sought to determine the seroprevalence and sociodemographic and behavioral risk factors associated with HIV and anti-HCV antibodies among men detained at high-security institutions. This is an epidemiological, proportionally stratified observational study including 1,132 inmates aged 18 to 79 years-old (Mage = 32.58±10.18) from eleven high-security prisons located in the State of Paraná, Brazil. We found that HIV and anti-HCV prevalence were 1.6% (95% CI: 1.0–2.5) and 2.7% (95% CI: 1.0–2.5), respectively. Risk factors associated with HIV included not receiving intimate visits (OR = 8.80, 95% CI: 1.15–66.88), already having another sexually transmitted infection (OR = 3.89, 95% CI: 1.47–10.29), and reporting attendance in HIV preventive campaigns (OR = 4.24, 95% CI: 1.58–11.36). Moreover, anti-HCV seroprevalence was associated with higher age (OR = 4.03, 95% CI: 1.61–10.07), criminal recidivism (OR = 2.58, 95% CI 1.02–6.52), and the use of injectable drugs (OR = 7.32, 95% CI 3.36–15.92). Although prisons might increase the risk for acquiring and transmitting HIV and HCV, the adoption of permanent epidemiological surveillance programs could help reducing the circulation of viruses, involving strategies focusing on screening, treating, and preventing infections to assure proper prisoner health. Moreover, these policies need to take place inside and outside the prison environment to offer continued assistance to former prisoners once they leave the institution.

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Study of risk factors associated with HIV seropositivity in STD patients at Mumbai, India

Cited by 5 publications

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STI prevalence and associated factors among urban men in Pakistan

STI prevalence and associated factors among urban men in Pakistan

Prevalence and etiology of sexually transmitted infections in a gynecologic unit of a developing country

Seroprevalence and associated factors of HIV and Hepatitis C in Brazilian high-security prisons: A state-wide epidemiological study

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