Factors influencing differences in sexual health and sexually transmitted disease (STD) outcomes in Central West Ontario

2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Colleen Van Berkel ◽  
Cate Bannan
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Health ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Disease ◽  
Transmitted Disease ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Factors Influencing

Sexual health

2021 ◽  
pp. 187-240
Author(s):  
Victoria Mckenzie ◽  
Leila Frodsham ◽  
Debra Holloway
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Disease ◽  
Vaginal Discharge ◽  
Transmitted Disease ◽  
Partner Notification ◽  
Mycoplasma Genitalium ◽  
Well Being ◽  
New Developments ◽  
Sexually Transmitted

This chapter covers problems that can occur with sexual health in women. It starts with the definition, assessment, diagnosis, investigations, and treatment of different sorts of vaginal discharge. It provides information about sexual health in context, including its links with other forms of disease and psychological well-being. Protocols for partner notification in the cases of diagnosis with a sexually transmitted disease are explained. The signs, symptoms, and treatment for gonorrhea, chlamydia, and Mycoplasma genitalium are all covered. It also covers the definition, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of pelvic inflammatory disease. Hepatitis B and C are described, along with anogenital warts, genital herpes, and genital lumps and ulcers. Finally HIV and new developments such as PrEP and PEP are covered.

scholarly journals Reaching Youth With Sexually Transmitted Disease Testing

2014 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 116-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allison L. Friedman ◽  
Allison Bozniak ◽  
Jessie Ford ◽  
Ashley Hill ◽  
Kristina Olson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Health ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Disease ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Transmitted Disease ◽  
The United States ◽  
Chlamydia Screening ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Disease Testing

Nine programs were funded across eight states in the United States to customize, implement, and evaluate local campaigns in support of the national Get Yourself Tested ( GYT) campaign. Each program promoted chlamydia screening and treatment/referral to sexually active young women (aged 15–25 years) and their partners through accessible, free, or low-cost services. This article documents the strategies and outcomes of these local GYT campaigns, highlighting the diversity in which a national sexual health campaign is implemented at the local level and identifying challenges and successes. Nearly all ( n = 7) programs involved target audience members in campaign development/implementation. Youth were linked to free or low-cost sexually transmitted disease testing through community centers, high schools and colleges, community and clinic events; online or text-based ordering of test kits; and community pickup locations. Sites used a combination of traditional and new media, on-the-ground activities, promotional products, and educational and social events to promote testing. With the exception of one site, all sites reported increases in the number of persons tested for chlamydia during campaign implementation, compared to baseline. Increases ranged from 0.5% to 128%. Successes included development of local partnerships, infrastructure, and capacity; use of peer leaders and involvement; and opportunities to explore new innovations. Challenges included use of social media/new technologies, timing constraints, limited organizational and evaluation capacity, and unforeseen delays/setbacks. Each of these issues is explored, along with lessons learned, with intent to inform future sexual health promotion efforts.

The Contraceptive Needs for STD Protection Among Women in Jail

2010 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 568-579 ◽  
Author(s):  
Krista Oswalt ◽  
Galen J. Hale ◽  
Karen L. Cropsey ◽  
Gabriella C. Villalobos ◽  
Sara E. Ivey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Racial Differences ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Disease ◽  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Transmitted Disease ◽  
Sexual Partners ◽  
Contraceptive Methods ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Effective Contraceptive

We assessed the contraceptive needs of women in jails and their sexually transmitted disease (STD) history and risk to determine effective contraceptive methods for this population. A survey of demographics, sexual health, contraceptive use, and preferred method of contraception was completed by participants recruited at jails in a medium-sized metropolitan area. Results from 188 women indicated high rates of STDs, inconsistent contraceptive use, and use of unreliable and user-dependent contraception methods. Intended contraceptive use following release varied depending on women’s ability to bear children. Women planning to use condoms after release were more likely to have had an STD and more sexual partners than were women not planning to use condoms. Racial differences were found for participants’ sexual health and contraception histories. These women were at high risk for STDs and appeared to need education about contraception methods. Therefore, they might benefit from education on safe sex practices provided prior to release.

Sexually transmitted disease/HIV health-care policy and service provision in Britain

2007 ◽  
Vol 18 (10) ◽  
pp. 655-661
Author(s):  
R G Cooper ◽  
P D Reid
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Health ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Disease ◽  
Health Care Policy ◽  
Venereal Disease ◽  
Transmitted Disease ◽  
Medical Knowledge ◽  
Unprotected Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Historical Developments ◽  
The 19Th Century

The objective of this paper was to discusses historical developments of sexually transmitted disease (STD)/HIV sexual health policies in Britain, principally from the 19th to the 21st century. Repeating trends were identified and a consideration of how history addresses today's urgent need for better management of sexual health is discussed. In January 1747, the first venereal disease (VD) treatment was established at Lock Hospital, London. As the 19th century passed, sexuality emerged from a conspiracy of silence and became part of social consciousness. In Victorian times, prostitution was regarded with revulsion. Renewed medical interest in VD was brought about by improvements in medical knowledge from 1900–10. In the period 1913–17, there was a significant change in sexual health policy. From 1918, treatment centres increasingly recognized the difficulties in persuading attendees to return for a complete course of treatment. AIDS in Britain wrecked havoc in the period 1981–86 with incidences of infection in several widely differing groups and public alarm fuelled by the media. In conclusion, education, advertising and public health counselling need to be moulded effectively so that the public recognize the real risks associated with unprotected sexual intercourse.

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