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Sexually transmitted infections knowledge in different populations attending a French University Hospital - A prospective observational study.
- Source :
- Epidemiology & Infection; Oct2021, Vol. 149, p1-5, 5p
- Publication Year :
- 2021
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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