| Autor: |
A. Skaletz-Rorowski, A. Potthoff, S. Nambiar, J. Wach, A. Kayser, A. Kasper, N.H. Brockmeyer |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2020 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Journal of Infection and Public Health, Vol 13, Iss 8, Pp 1112-1117 (2020) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
1876-0341 |
| DOI: |
10.1016/j.jiph.2020.04.005 |
| Popis: |
Objectives: Adolescents and young adults account for 50% of new infections with sexually transmitted infection (STI), while representing only 25% of the sexually active population. An evaluation of sexual behavior, STI knowledge and infection among youth of different age groups is relevant to formulate effective sexual health strategies. Methods: In this monocentric, open, prospective cross-sectional study, 268 asymptomatic subjects (14–30 years) were partitioned into three cohorts I: 14–19 (n = 42), II: 20–25 (n = 147) and III: 25-30 (n = 79) years. A comparative analysis of their sexual behavior and STI knowledge was performed using a 21-item questionnaire at the WIR-Center for Sexual Health and Medicine. Prevalence of chlamydia and gonococcal infections were tested, using the Cepheid Xpert® CT/NG assay. Results: The three age-specific cohorts showed statistically significant differences in their relationship status, their sexual contacts and the number of life-time sexual partners. Independent of age, men who have sex with men had greater number of sexual partners across all age groups. Although >95% of participants were aware of HIV in all age groups, the corresponding awareness of non-HIV STI was consistently lower in cohort I. The awareness of trichomonas, mycoplasma and candida in particular was |
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