Genital Human Papillomavirus Prevalence Over the Lifespan Among Females and Males in a National Cross-Sectional Survey, United States, 2013–2016
Conclusions
Sex differences in age-specific non–vaccine-type HPV prevalence may reflect natural history and sexual behavior. Differences in vaccine-type and non–vaccine-type modeling results suggest vaccine impact as joinpoints occur in mid-late 20s for vaccine-type HPV but early 20s for nonvaccine types. These data can assist in refining HPV vaccination models and inform HPV vaccination practices and policy. (Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - October 22, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research
Sexual Risk Behavior and Sexually Transmitted Infections Among College Students With Disabilities
Conclusions
Students with disabilities are not a monolithic population and there is cross-disability variability of engaging in health compromising and health promoting behavior. These findings highlight the need for college health promotion specialists and clinicians to advocate for accessible, sex positive, disability inclusive sexual health education. (Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - October 22, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research
Bacterial Vaginosis–Associated Bacteria and Uterine Fibroids: A Nested Case-Control Study
Conclusions
This is the first study of ultrasound-detected incident fibroids and molecular vaginal bacterial assessment. We found no evidence that BV-associated bacteria increase the risk of fibroid incidence or number. (Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - October 22, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research
Comparing the Ecological Niches of Chlamydial and Gonococcal Infections in Winnipeg, Canada: 2007–2016
Conclusions
We demonstrated that NG was experiencing a growth phase, confirming theoretical predictions of geographic dispersion during a growth phase. During this phase, NG occupied similar geographic spaces as CT. Knowledge of different ecological niches could lead to better targeting of resources for subpopulations vulnerable to STIs. (Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - October 22, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research
Return of Positive Test Results to Participants in Sexually Transmitted Infection Prevalence Studies: Research Ethics and Responsibilities
Conclusions
The absence of documentation of the provision of test results raises the possibility that in some instances, results may not have been communicated, with potential negative effects for participants, their sexual partners, and newborns. From an ethical perspective, clinically relevant results should be returned to study participants and treating clinicians in a timely fashion to ensure appropriate management of identified infections. Study authors should document if they returned test results to study participants and report on numbers lost to follow-up. (Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - October 22, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research
Expedited Partner Therapy in Female Adolescents: A Study of Acceptance and the Impact on Reinfection Rates
Conclusions
Despite the implementation of an EPT protocol, STI reinfection rates among female AYA remained high, and many declined EPT. Further research is needed to identify barriers to the provision and acceptance of EPT and ways to address these factors. (Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - October 22, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research
Facilitators and Barriers to Patient-Delivered Partner Therapy Acceptance for Chlamydia trachomatis Among Young African American Men Who Have Sex With Women in a Southern Urban Epicenter
Conclusions
Findings had similarities to other studies, indicating some universal messaging may be warranted alongside culturally tailored interventions for specific patient populations to increase PDPT acceptance. Implications for patient-provider communication are provided. (Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - October 22, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research
Finding the Gaps in Retesting for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea: Differences Across High-Volume Testing Departments in an Urban Health Care Setting
Conclusions
Forty-three percent of patients were retested within approximately 3 months of their initial positive CT/GC diagnosis, exceeding previously published rates. Nonetheless, in light of the growing STI epidemic, health care systems should prioritize retesting across high-volume testing specialties, rethink retesting models, and facilitate referrals to ensure that patients receive guideline-recommended, comprehensive STI care. (Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - October 22, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research
Predicting the Probability of Chlamydia Reinfection in African American Women Using Immunologic and Genetic Determinants in a Bayesian Model
Conclusions
Our model demonstrated that presence or absence of an HLA-DQB1*06 allele and CT-specific CD4+ IFN-γ response can have an impact on the predictive probability of CT reinfection in African American women. (Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - October 22, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research
Modeling the Cost-Effectiveness of Express Multisite Gonorrhea Screening Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in the United States
Conclusions
Express screening may be a cost-effective option for improving multisite anatomic screening among US MSM. (Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - October 22, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research
Routine Testing for Syphilis and Other Bacterial Sexually Transmissible Infections Is Required Among People in Prison
No abstract available (Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - September 23, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Attitudes and Perceived Barriers to Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening Among Graduate Medical Trainees
Graduate medical training is an opportune time to improve provider delivery of sexually transmitted infection (STI) screening. A survey of trainees found that the majority feel STI screening is their job but identified barriers to successful screening. Training that intentionally address service-specific barriers will be valuable in ending the STI epidemic. (Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - September 23, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: Note Source Type: research
Risk of HIV Acquisition Among Men Who Have Sex With Men Infected With Bacterial Sexually Transmitted Infections: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Conclusions
Men who have sex with men infected with TP, NG, or CT have twice or greater risk of HIV acquisition, although uncertainties exist because of data heterogeneity and risk of bias. (Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - September 23, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: Review Source Type: research
HIV Preexposure Prophylaxis and Sexual Satisfaction Among Men Who Have Sex With Men
In this large online survey of primarily men who have sex with men, those who used preexposure prophylaxis reported greater sexual satisfaction than did nonusers, including sexual sensations, sexual presence/awareness, and sexual exchange. Person-centered care and messaging may require acknowledging that some people use preexposure prophylaxis for reasons beyond HIV prevention. (Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - September 23, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: Note Source Type: research
Trends in Nationally Notifiable Sexually Transmitted Disease Case Reports During the US COVID-19 Pandemic, January to December 2020
Conclusions
During March–April 2020, national case reporting for STDs dramatically decreased compared with 2019. However, resurgence in reported gonorrhea and syphilis cases later in the year suggests STD reporting may have increased in 2020, underscoring the importance of continued STD prevention and care activities. (Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - September 23, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research
