Risk taking behavior and Sexually Transmitted Diseases: a study among men.
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in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-112407
ABSTRACT
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) among men not only jeopardize their own health but also increase sexual morbidities among their spouses. STDs are primarily attributed to high-risk sexual behavior. The study was carried out among male patients attending the OPD of a Government dispensary. Risk taking behavior was assessed using a structured, pre-tested questionnaire and STDs were diagnosed using syndromic approach supported by laboratory investigations. Three hundred two men were selected by systemic random sampling for inclusion in the study. 39% had pre-marital sexual relationship, 20% had sex with Commercial Sex Workers. 12% of the married men had extramarital sex mostly with CSWs. 27% had more than one sex partner ever. Only 3.6% used condoms consistently. Thirteen per cent respondents had history of symptoms suggestive of STDs. Prevalence of syphilis, gonorrhea and other STDs among study subjects were 3.6%, 0.7% and 0.7% respectively. High risk sexual behavior is widely prevalent and STDs are also common. Behavior change communication and early diagnosis and prompt treatment of STDs will reduce the burden significantly.
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Index:
IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Sexual Behavior
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Humans
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Male
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases
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Prevalence
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Risk Factors
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Adolescent
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Condoms
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Adult
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Prevalence study
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Qualitative research
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Risk factors
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Screening study
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Year:
2005
Type:
Article
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