Risk factors for sexually transmitted infections among men who have sex with men
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine
| Field | Value | |
| Title | Risk factors for sexually transmitted infections among men who have sex with men | |
| Creator | Malefo, Matshidiso A. Ayo-Yusuf, Olalekan Mokgatle, Mathildah M. | |
| Description | Background: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a global public health concern and sub-Saharan Africa, has limited data on STIs in the men who have sex with men (MSM) population. Syndromic management has controversies for treating asymptomatic STIs (ASTIs).Aim: The aim of this study was to describe the risk factors for STIs among MSM.Setting: This study was conducted in Tshwane North, Gauteng Province in South Africa.Methods: A cross-sectional quantitative design was employed using structured questionnaires, rapid plasma reagent test, from December 2021 to May 2022. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were used for statistical analysis.Results: A total of 200 MSM with the mean age of 27.6, standard deviations: 6.8 participated, and STIs prevalence was 66%, with 37% concurrent infections. Ureaplasma urealyticum was (24%), Mycoplasma hominis (23%), Chlamydia trachomatis (20%), Treponema pallidum (20%) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (9%). The risk factors for acquisition of STI include having a new partner in the last month (OR = 1.68; CI: 0.98–3.13).Conclusion: The prevalence of ASTIs is high. Serial and multiple sexual partners are the risk factors.Contribution: This study contributes to the body of knowledge of the burden of STIs among high-risk population. | |
| Publisher | AOSIS | |
| Date | 2023-10-17 | |
| Identifier | 10.4102/phcfm.v15i1.4080 | |
| Source | African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine; Vol 15, No 1 (2023); 7 pages 2071-2936 2071-2928 | |
| Language | eng | |
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