Risk taking behavior and Sexually Transmitted Diseases: a study among men.
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em Inglês
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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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Assunto principal:
Comportamento Sexual
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Infecções Sexualmente Transmissíveis
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Prevalência
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Inquéritos e Questionários
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Fatores de Risco
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Adolescente
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Preservativos
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Adulto
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de etiologia
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Estudo de prevalência
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Pesquisa qualitativa
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Fatores de risco
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Estudo de rastreamento
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Ano de publicação:
2005
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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