Predictors for participation in mass-treatment and female genital schistosomiasis re-investigation, and the effect of praziquantel treatment in South African adolescents
ConclusionCompliance to treatment and gynaecological reinvestigation was very low. There is need to embark on large scale awareness and advocacy in schools and communities before implementing mass-treatment and investigation studies. Despite challenges in sample size and significant loss to follow-up, limiting the ability to fully understand the treatment ’s effect, multivariable analysis demonstrated a significant treatment effect on abnormal blood vessels. (Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases)
Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases - March 27, 2024 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Takalani Girly Nemungadi Source Type: research
Opportunities for cancer prevention at syringe services programs: acceptability of HPV self-sampling and vaccination among people who inject drugs
Despite having a high risk of acquiring sexually transmitted infections, people who inject drugs (PWID) often do not receive recommended HPV screenings due to barriers to healthcare. Guideline-based cervical H... (Source: Harm Reduction Journal)
Source: Harm Reduction Journal - March 27, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Samuel Hinkes, Katrina Ciraldo, Erin Kobetz, Tyler S. Bartholomew, Sarah Rinehart, Nicolette Siringo, Rebecca Barnett, Neha Godbole, Frantzia Jeanty, Morgan Frederick and Hansel E. Tookes Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research
Knowledge and perception of HPV vaccination among Lebanese mothers of children between nine and 17 years old
The human papillomavirus (HPV), a prevalent sexually transmitted infection, is linked to a wide range of diseases, with cervical cancer being the most common and serious one. HPV vaccination is crucial for pre... (Source: Reproductive Health)
Source: Reproductive Health - March 27, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Nassif Elissa, Hadchity Charbel, Azzi Marly, Nader Ingrid, Saleh Nadine and Abdo Rachel Tags: Research Source Type: research
