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16637401

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
1
pubmed:dateCreated
2006-4-26
pubmed:abstractText
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) among men not only jeopardize their own health but also increase sexual morbidities among their spouses. STDs are primarily attributed to high-risk sexual behavior. The study was carried out among male patients attending the OPD of a Government dispensary. Risk taking behavior was assessed using a structured, pre-tested questionnaire and STDs were diagnosed using syndromic approach supported by laboratory investigations. Three hundred two men were selected by systemic random sampling for inclusion in the study. 39% had pre-marital sexual relationship, 20% had sex with Commercial Sex Workers. 12% of the married men had extramarital sex mostly with CSWs. 27% had more than one sex partner ever. Only 3.6% used condoms consistently. Thirteen per cent respondents had history of symptoms suggestive of STDs. Prevalence of syphilis, gonorrhea and other STDs among study subjects were 3.6%, 0.7% and 0.7% respectively. High risk sexual behavior is widely prevalent and STDs are also common. Behavior change communication and early diagnosis and prompt treatment of STDs will reduce the burden significantly.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Mar
pubmed:issn
0019-5138
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
37
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
51-7
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2005
pubmed:articleTitle
Risk taking behavior and Sexually Transmitted Diseases: a study among men.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Community Medicine, University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article