Sexually transmitted infection risk behaviors in rural thai adolescents and young adults: support for sex- and age-specific interventions.
Sexually transmitted infection risk behaviors in rural thai adolescents and young adults: support for sex- and age-specific interventions.
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泰国农村青少年和年轻人的性传播感染风险行为:支持针对性别和年龄的干预措施。
DOI:
10.1097/olq.0b013e31827c5a44
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发表时间:
2013
影响因子:
3.1
通讯作者:
Celentano,DavidD
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作者:
Latimore,AmandaD;Aramrattana,Apinun;Sherman,SusanG;Galai,Noya;Srirojn,Bangorn;Thompson,Nick;Ellen,JonathanM;Willard,Nancy;Celentano,DavidD
Sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevalence and risks in a sample of rural Thai adolescents and young adults (14Y29 years) were examined. Unprotected sex with a casual partner conferred the greatest risk for prevalent STIs, particularly for younger adolescents, and alcohol use increased the STI risk for women but not for men.Thailand has experienced a significant decrease in HIV infection over the past 2 decades, with the greatest reductions in prevalence observed among the most at-risk populations. 1Y3 Despite this notable prevention success in controlling a former HIV epidemic (due, in large part, to the adoption of a government-initiated nationwide education and prevention campaigns4, 5), Thailand’s HIV epidemic is thought to be poised for resurgence. HIV/AIDS is the leading cause of death for adolescent girls and second most common cause of death for adolescent boys and young adult men (15Y24 years). 6 Between 2000 and 2004, new sexually transmitted infection (STI) cases reported among Thai students increased from 3% to 10%. 6 Thailand is experiencing a cultural transition in sexual norms and practices, particularly among adolescents and young adults. 7, 8 An increase in the acceptance of premarital sex coupled with a decrease in condom use among youth and young adults9 has been identified as one of the threats to Thailand’s continued HIV prevention success. 1 This creates an emerging susceptible population, which will require new prevention strategies if Thailand is to maintain its goal of reducing its HIV epidemic. Limited information on the state of STIs in rural areas of Thailand