scholarly journals Utilization of HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections Prevention Services, and Associated Factors among the Long-Distance Truck Drivers along the Northern Corridor Highway, Kenya

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (03) ◽  
pp. 39-58
Author(s):  
Cyrus Mutie ◽  
Salome Kairu-Wanyoike ◽  
Susan Mambo ◽  
Reagan Ngoge ◽  
John Gachohi
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Truck Drivers ◽  
Long Distance ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Prevention Services

Risk behaviour, sexually transmitted infections and HIV among long-distance truck drivers: a cross-sectional survey along national highways in India

AIDS ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 22 (Suppl 5) ◽  
pp. S81-S90 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arvind Pandey ◽  
Sudhir Kumar Benara ◽  
Nandini Roy ◽  
Damodar Sahu ◽  
Mariamma Thomas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Risk Behaviour ◽  
Truck Drivers ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Long Distance ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted

Prevalence of sexually transmitted infections among long-distance truck drivers in Tongling, China

2006 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 304-308 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiang-Sheng Chen ◽  
Yue-Ping Yin ◽  
Xiang-Dong Gong ◽  
Guo-Jun Liang ◽  
Wen-Ying Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Bacterial Infections ◽  
Behavioural Change ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Truck Drivers ◽  
Long Distance ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Simplex Virus ◽  
Herpes Simplex Virus 2

Little is known about sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV, among truck drivers in China. A cross-sectional study was conducted among truck drivers in Tongling of Anhui Province. A total of 550 truck drivers were interviewed with a structured questionnaire, and blood samples were collected and tested for HIV, syphilis, and herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2), and urine specimens for Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis. Prevalence was 10.6% for C. trachomatis and 8.1% for N. gonorrhoeae. Antibodies for syphilis were found in 0.7% and for HSV-2 in 4.4%, and none was positive for HIV. About 92 (17.4%) truck drivers had at least one STI. There was no statistically significant association between sociodemographic, occupation or behavioural variables and the presence of a positive test for any STI. Our study suggests a high prevalence of STIs, particularly bacterial infections, among the truck drivers, indicating the need for health education, behavioural change interventions and STI care services in this population.

Human papillomavirus infection and associated factors for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia in women living with HIV in China: a cross-sectional study

2018 ◽  
Vol 95 (2) ◽  
pp. 140-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qian Wang ◽  
Xiaomeng Ma ◽  
Xiaosong Zhang ◽  
Jason J Ong ◽  
Jun Jing ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Intraepithelial Neoplasia ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Women Living With Hiv ◽  
Living With Hiv

ObjectiveWomen living with HIV (WLHIV) face disproportionately higher risks of acquiring human papillomavirus (HPV) compared with HIV negative counterparts. We aimed to investigate the prevalence of HPV in WLHIV in Chinese hospital setting and identify associated factors to the progression of late-stage cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN2+) in this population.MethodThis retrospective study collected data from 183 WLHIV on antiretroviral treatment (ART), based on reproductive health questionnaires. Gynaecological examination results including serum (for HIV viral load, CD4 T-cell count, hepatitis B infections, syphilis) and vaginal swabs for common bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Multivariate-logistic regression was applied to analyze the contributing factors to CIN2+.ResultsHIV coinfection with other Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) were observed in 99 participants (54.1%, (99/183)). HPV (43.7% (80/183)) was the most prevalent STI. The three most prevalent HPV subtypes were all high-risk HPV (HR-HPV), including HPV52 (33.8% (27/80)), HPV58 (21.3% (17/80)) and HPV33 (13.75% (11/80)). About a third (37.5%, 30/80) of women with HPV had HR-HPV. Multiple HPV coinfections were common in HIV-HPV coinfected women (41.3%, 33/80). Cytological examinations revealed that 77.5% (62/80) HPV+ women had detectable cervical lesions. In comparison, only 4.9% (5/103) HPV negative womenwith Atypia and 1.0% (1/103) with CIN1 were diagnosed. Multivariate logistic regression revealed that HPV16 (OR=19.04, 2.53 to 122.92; p=0.004) and HPV18 (OR=11.54, 1.45 to 91.64; p=0.021) infections were significantly associated with CIN2+ in HIV-HPV coinfected women.ConclusionA high prevalence of HPV was found in women on ART. HPV16/18 infection are strong associated factors to CIN2+ in HIV-HPV coinfected women.

scholarly journals Prevalence of sexually transmitted infections based on syndromic approach and associated factors among Iranian women

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fereshteh Rostami ◽  
◽  
Mostafa Shokoohi ◽  
Mary Aderayo Bamimore ◽  
Maryam Nasirian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Iranian Women ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Syndromic Approach

scholarly journals Sexual and reproductive health problems among Ugandan youth during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown: An online cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon Binezero Mambo ◽  
Franck K. Sikakulya ◽  
Robinson Ssebuufu ◽  
Yusuf Mulumba ◽  
Henry Wasswa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Reproductive Health Services ◽  
Long Distance ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted

Abstract BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic threatens access to sexual and reproductive health services. With global health emergencies, there is often a total reversal of priorities and access to sexual and reproductive health services may become challenging. The aim of this study was to establish the problems related to sexual and reproductive health among Ugandan youths during the COVID-19 lockdown. MethodsThis was an online cross-sectional study carried out from April 2020 to May 2020 in Uganda. An online questionnaire was used and participants aged 18years to 30 years recruited using the snowballing approach. The statistical analysis was done using STATA version 14.2.Results Out of 724 participants, 203 (28%) reported not having information and/or education concerning sexual and reproductive health (SRH). About a quarter of the participants (26.9%, n=195) reported not having testing and treatment services of sexually transmitted infections available during the lockdown. Lack of transport means was the commonest (68.7%) limiting factor to access to SRH services during the lockdown followed by the long distance from home to SRH facility (55.2%), high cost of services (42.2%) and curfew (39.1%). Sexually transmitted infections were the commonest (40.4%) problem related to SRH during the lockdown followed by unwanted pregnancy (32.4%) and sexual abuse (32.4%). The multivariate regression analysis shows that problems were more prevalent among the co-habiting youth [APR: 2.3 (1.6 - 3.29), p<0.001] followed by unemployed (volunteer or unpaid) [APR: 1.6 (1.03 - 2.64), p: 0.037] than in other participants. ConclusionsThe findings of this study show that Ugandan youths have accessing SRH information and services during the COVID-19 lockdown. Cohabiting and unemployed participants were the most affected. Lack of transport means and high cost of services were the major limiting factors to access SRH services among the youths. The findings call for concerted efforts from the Uganda government and international non-governmental organisations to ensure access and availability of SRH services for Ugandan youths during the COVID-19 lockdown.

scholarly journals Factors that influenced access and utilisation of sexual and reproductive health services among Ugandan youths during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown: An online cross-sectional survey

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon Binezero Mambo ◽  
Franck K. Sikakulya ◽  
Robinson Ssebuufu ◽  
Yusuf Mulumba ◽  
Henry Wasswa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Unwanted Pregnancy ◽  
Limiting Factors ◽  
Reproductive Health Services ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Long Distance ◽  
Sexually Transmitted

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted health care access in many countries. The aim of this study was to explore factors that influenced access and utilisation of sexual and reproductive health services among Ugandan youths during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. Methods This was across-sectional study carried out from April 2020 to May 2020 in Uganda. A questionnaire was administered online to participants aged 18 to 30 years. Subjects were recruited using a snowballing approach. STATA version 14.2 was used for statistical analysis.Results Of 724 participants, 203 (28%) reported that they did not have access to information and/or education concerning sexual and reproductive health (SRH). More than a quarter of the participants (26.9%, n=195) reported that testing and treatment services of sexually transmitted infections were not available during the lockdown. 27.2% could not obtain contraceptive supplies. Access to HIV services and menstrual supplies were also impaired. Lack of transportation was the commonest factor cited as limiting access to SRH services during the lockdown (68.7%), followed by the long distance from home to SRH facilities (55.2%), high cost of services (42.2%) and the curfew (39.1%). Sexually transmitted infections were the commonest SRH problems related to SRH during the lockdown (40.4%) followed by unwanted pregnancy (32.4%) and sexual abuse (32.4%). Marital, educational, and employment status were significantly correlated with the reported experiences of the participants. Conclusion Access to SRH information and services for Ugandan youths was restricted during the COVID-19 lockdown and may have increased the incidence of poor SRH outcomes. Lack of transportation, distance to health facilities, and high cost of services were important limiting factors. The Government and other stakeholders should incorporate SRH among the priority services to be preserved during future outbreaks.

Sexually transmitted diseases and sexual lifestyles of long-distance truck drivers: A clinico-epidemiologic study in south India

2002 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 612-617 ◽  
Author(s):  
J V Manjunath ◽  
D M Thappa ◽  
T J Jaisankar
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽  
South India ◽  
Previous History ◽  
Epidemiologic Study ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Truck Drivers ◽  
School Level ◽  
Long Distance ◽  
Study Objective ◽  
Sexually Transmitted

Our study objective was to determine the prevalence and pattern of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and to study sexual lifestyles of long-distance truck drivers and their assistants in south India. For this, a total of 263 truck drivers/assistants were recruited from the highway clinic from October 1999 to March 2001. All of them were sexually active and heterosexual contact was the predominant mode (99.2%). Two-thirds of them had contact with commercial sex workers (CSWs) and roughly 60% admitted alcohol consumption. One hundred and two participants (38.7%) had various STDs. The positivity rates of HIV, VDRL and HBsAg were 15.9%, 13.3% and 21.2% respectively. The higher median age, education less than primary school level, longer duration of occupation, longer duration of each trip and a previous history of genital ulcer disease were significant risk factors for the acquisition of HIV infection.

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