Systematic identification and replication of factors associated with human papillomavirus vaccine initiation among adolescents in the United States using an environment-wide association study approach
Conclusions
This is the first study to explore the association between all available factors in the NIS-Teen and HPV vaccine initiation in a systematic manner. Our study suggests that healthcare-seeking behaviours and interactions with the health system may be drivers of HPV vaccine initiation and warrant further study. Addressing these factors could improve the rate of HPV vaccine initiation among adolescents in the USA. (Source: Sexually Transmitted Infections)
Source: Sexually Transmitted Infections - April 12, 2022 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Nasserie, T., Bendavid, E. Tags: Epidemiology Source Type: research
Syphilis self-testing to expand test uptake among men who have sex with men: a theoretically informed mixed methods study in Zimbabwe
Conclusions
MSM in Zimbabwe were willing to use syphilis self-test kits and many of the barriers and facilitators were similar to those observed for HIVST. Syphilis self-testing may increase syphilis test uptake among sexual minorities in Zimbabwe and other low-income and middle-income countries. (Source: Sexually Transmitted Infections)
Source: Sexually Transmitted Infections - April 12, 2022 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Sri-Pathmanathan, C., Nhamo, D., Mamvuto, T., Chapwanya, G., Terris-Prestholt, F., Mahaka, I., Marks, M., Tucker, J. D. Tags: Open access Health services research Source Type: research
HIV and STI positivity rates among transgender people attending two large STI clinics in the Netherlands
Conclusion
Of all TGP, the majority were TGP-AMAB of whom more than half engaged in sex work. HIV prevalence and STI positivity rates were substantial among TGP-AMAB and much lower among TGP-AFAB. Studies should be performed to provide insight into whether the larger population of TGP-AMAB and TGP-AFAB are at risk of HIV and STI. (Source: Sexually Transmitted Infections)
Source: Sexually Transmitted Infections - April 12, 2022 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Drückler, S., Daans, C., Hoornenborg, E., De Vries, H., den Heijer, M., Prins, M., Kuizenga Wessel, S., van Rooijen, M. Tags: Open access Epidemiology Source Type: research
Cross-sectional assessment of determinants of STIs among men who have sex with men and transgender women in Kigali, Rwanda
Conclusion
MSM/TGW, especially those living with HIV, are at high risk of STIs in Rwanda with the vast majority being asymptomatic. These data suggest the potential utility of active STI surveillance strategies using highly sensitive laboratory methods among those at high risk given the anatomical distribution and limited symptomatology of STIs observed among Rwandan MSM/TGW. (Source: Sexually Transmitted Infections)
Source: Sexually Transmitted Infections - April 12, 2022 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Twahirwa Rwema, J. O., Herbst, S., Hamill, M. M., Liestman, B., Nyombayire, J., Lyons, C. E., Mugwaneza, P., Makuza, J. D., Sullivan, P. S., Allen, S., Karita, E., Baral, S. Tags: Epidemiology Source Type: research
Clinical efficacy and tolerability of 1.5 g/day oral amoxicillin therapy without probenecid for the treatment of syphilis
Conclusion
The regimen of 1.5 g/day amoxicillin without probenecid is highly effective with a low switch rate in patients with and without HIV. (Source: Sexually Transmitted Infections)
Source: Sexually Transmitted Infections - April 12, 2022 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Ikeuchi, K., Fukushima, K., Tanaka, M., Yajima, K., Imamura, A. Tags: Clinical Source Type: research
