Increasing Men’s Engagement in HIV Testing and Treatment Programs Through Crowdsourcing: A Mixed-Methods Analysis in Eswatini
Conclusions
Crowdsourcing contest submissions provided insight on how to encourage men to engage in Eswatini HIV services. Crowdsourcing contests can be effective in collecting messages from men to create more locally relevant communication materials for HIV programs. (Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - September 23, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research
Gonococcal Infection of Penile Skin and Accessory Structures
No abstract available (Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - September 23, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Prevalence and Clinical Manifestations of Penile Gonococcal Cutaneous and Accessory Gland Infections in Men With Gonorrhea
Conclusions
Penile gonococcal cutaneous and accessory gland infections in men probably are more common than previously understood. They mainly involve the paraurethral duct, glans, Tyson's gland, and penile raphe. Lesions mainly present as sinus-like lesions, abscesses, and nodules. (Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - September 23, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research
Utility of Whole Genome Sequencing in Assessing and Enhancing Partner Notification of Neisseria gonorrhoeae Infection
Conclusions
Whole-genome sequencing could improve gonorrhea PN and control by identifying new links and clusters with significant gaps in partner finding. (Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - September 23, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research
A Pilot Evaluation of Expedited Partner Treatment and Partner Human Immunodeficiency Virus Self-Testing Among Adolescent Girls and Young Women Diagnosed With Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae in Kisumu, Kenya
Conclusions
Both EPT and partner HIVST were acceptable despite noted barriers among Kenyan AGYW with etiologic diagnosis of Chlamydia trachomatis/Neisseria gonorrhoeae and their partners. (Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - September 23, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research
Recurrent Bacterial Vaginosis: An Unmet Therapeutic Challenge. Experience With a Combination Pharmacotherapy Long-Term Suppressive Regimen
Conclusions
In the absence of new antimicrobials or proven probiotic regimens, women with RBV may benefit from a prolonged drug-intensive antimicrobial regimen incorporating antibiofilm activity until newer measures are available. Additional randomized, control studies are needed. (Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - September 23, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research
Characteristics and Population Size Estimation of Female Sex Workers in Bhutan
Background
Knowing the number of persons at risk for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and their risk behaviors are needed to allocate limited resources, set targets for prevention and care activities, gauge the reach of programs, and assess their impact. Female sex workers (FSWs) are a population at high risk for STD worldwide; little is known about FSW in Bhutan.
Methods
We conducted a community-based survey and population size exercise of FSW in Bhutan. The survey used a hybrid venue-based/peer-referral sampling method. Population size estimation methods were key informant mapping, census and enumeration, ...
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - September 23, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research
Tubal Factor Infertility, In Vitro Fertilization, and Racial Disparities: A Retrospective Cohort in Two US Clinics
Conclusions
Tubal factor infertility prevalence was 2-fold higher among Black than White women seeking care for infertility. Among women with TFI, data suggested a lower likelihood of Black women starting IVF than White women. Improved sexually transmitted disease prevention and treatment might ameliorate disparities in TFI. (Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - September 23, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research
The Availability of HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infection Testing and Treatment Services at Crisis Pregnancy Centers in the United States
Conclusions
A minority but substantial number of CPCs advertised and offered HIV/STI services. People at risk for pregnancy who seek CPC services likely have outstanding need for HIV/STI services. (Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - September 23, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research
The Performance of Pooled 3 Anatomic Site Testing for Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae Among Men Who Have Sex With Men and Transgender Women
Conclusions
Three-site pooled CT and NG testing performs similarly to single anatomic site testing among tests providing a valid result. Future cost analyses should evaluate the cost effectiveness of pooled 3-site testing to determine if such a strategy improves the feasibility and accessibility of molecular sexually transmitted infection testing. (Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - September 23, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research
Recurrent Sexually Transmitted Infections Among a Cohort of Men Who Have Sex With Men Using Preexposure Prophylaxis in Belgium Are Highly Associated With Sexualized Drug Use
Conclusions
Sexualized drug use was the greatest risk factor for having recurrent STIs. Tailoring prevention and care, including specialized services tackling problematic drug use in a sexual context, may help to curb the STI epidemic among MSM. (Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - September 23, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research
Multifactorial Correlates of Incident Bacterial Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Black Men Who Have Sex With Men Recruited in 6 US Cities (HIV Prevention Trials Network 061)
Conclusions
Younger participants had the highest STI incidence. Use of saliva as lubricant may be a driver of rectal infection, which deserves further study. (Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - September 23, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research
Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Trends and Disparities in the United States: Who Is Getting Left Behind?
This study seeks to assess trends and disparities of vaccination in the United States based on demographic characteristics.
Methods
Data were obtained from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey between 2007 and 2016. χ2 Analyses were used for statistical methods.
Results
Of 12,844 participants (median age, 22 years; range, 9–36 years), 2711 (21.3%) initiated HPV vaccination, of which 1358 (56.3%) completed the 3-dose vaccination series. Vaccination rates were higher in females compared with males (24.6% vs 13.0%; P (Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - September 23, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research
Sexual Positioning Practices and Anal Human Papillomavirus Infection Among Young Men Who Have Sex with Men and Transgender Women—Chicago, Illinois, 2016–2018
Conclusions
Adult men and transgender women who practice anal receptive sex have high prevalence of infection with any HPV. Routine vaccination of all adolescents is expected to reduce HPV-related disease incidence among adult MSM and transgender women as vaccinated cohorts age. (Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - September 23, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research
Workflow and Throughput of Commercial Assays to Detect Mycoplasma genitalium and Macrolide Resistance–Mediating Mutations
Aptima Mycoplasma genitalium (MG) required the shortest and STD6 the longest time to detect MG in clinical samples. ResistancePlus MG detected MG and macrolide resistance–mediating mutations simultaneously. Times were influenced by specimen numbers. M. genitalium positives from the other 2 assays required increased time for macrolide resistance–mediating mutation sequencing. (Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - August 19, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: Note Source Type: research
