Improving second-generation surveillance: The biological measure of unprotected intercourse using prostate-specific antigen in vaginal secretions of West African Women

Article Abstract:

A study was conducted to determine whether the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) could be used as a biological marker of unprotected intercourse. The results showed that PSA could be measured as a marker of unprotected intercourse during surveys aiming to measure the prevalence of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections or those primarily interested in sexual behavior, as long as participants agree to provide a self-inserted vaginal swab.

Sex, Analysis, HIV (Viruses), HIV, Immune system, Sexual behaviour, Prostate-specific antigen test

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Nonnegligible increasing temporal trends in unprotected anal intercourse among men who have sexual relations with other men in Montreal

Article Abstract:

The temporal trends in unprotected anal intercourse (UAI) among men who have sex with men (MSM) are determined. The results concluded that continuous trend analysis is important as it allows to follow UAI closely and to implement intervention strategies that might help to stop or reduce the present trend.

Science & research, Public affairs, Quebec, Social aspects, Research, Risk factors, Men, Montreal, Quebec, Anal intercourse, Clinical report

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HIV infection among sex workers in Accra: need to target new recruits entering the trade

Article Abstract:

Many sex workers in Ghana, West Africa, become infected with HIV within six months of becoming a sex worker. In a study of 1,013 sex workers in Accra, half tested positive for HIV. This is considerably greater than the rate of 7% or less among the general population.

Ghana, Statistical Data Included, Statistics, HIV infection, HIV infections, Diseases, Prostitutes

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