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Sexually transmitted infections knowledge in different populations attending a French University Hospital - A prospective observational study.

Authors :
Alfaiate, Dulce
Giaché, Susanna
Pradat, Pierre
Cotte, Laurent
Chidiac, Christian
the Croix-Rousse STI Study Group
Ader, Florence
Adouard-Groslafeige, Carole
Becker, Agathe
Braun, Evelyne
Fernandez, Christine
Ferry, Tristan
Godinot, Matthieu
Lippman-Trotignon, Joanna
Pansu, Aymeric
Perpoint, Thomas
Roux, Sandrine
Schlienger, Isabelle
Triffault-Fillit, Claire
Valour, Florent
Source :
Epidemiology & Infection; Oct2021, Vol. 149, p1-5, 5p
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

We conducted a prospective study about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) knowledge in different populations attending Lyon's University Hospitals in order to estimate awareness on STIs. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)-users (PrEP group), persons living with HIV (PLWH group) and persons undergoing free STI screening (screening group) filled an anonymous questionnaire evaluating STI knowledge. A composite STI knowledge score was calculated and was correlated with patients' characteristics. A total of 756 patients were enrolled in three groups: screening (n = 509), PrEP (n = 103) and PLWH (n = 144). STI transmission knowledge was better for HIV than for other STIs. The median STI knowledge score was significantly higher in PrEP-users than in the screening and PLWH groups. PrEP use and a previous STI diagnosis were independently associated with a higher score. PrEP-users have better STI knowledge than PLWH and persons undergoing free STI screening. Sexual health promotion interventions routinely reserved to PrEP-users in France seem to be effective in raising the awareness of this group for STIs. Continuous efforts are justified for PLWH and the younger layers of the population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09502688
Volume :
149
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Epidemiology & Infection
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
153564433
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1017/S0950268821000881