Sexually Transmitted Infections and Associated Factors in Homosexuals and Bisexuals in Granada (Spain) during the Period 2000–2015

Llavero-Molino, Isabel; Sánchez-Ocón, María Teresa; Pérez-Morente, María Ángeles; Espadafor-López, Beatriz; Martín-Salvador, Adelina; Martínez-García, Encarnación; Hueso‐Montoro, César

doi:10.3390/ijerph16162958

Cited by 3 publications

(4 citation statements)

References 26 publications

(32 reference statements)

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…STI diagnosis was included as the dependent variable and coded as binary (yes/no), following the pattern established by other studies in this line of research [ 21 ]. Independent variables were classified in three groups: 1) Sociodemographic characteristics such as sex (female/male), age, nationality (Spanish, foreigner), occupation (sex worker/former worker/others), working status (active/non-active), education level (with no studies or primary/secondary/higher-level education); crisis period, with the year 2008 being considered the commencement of the financial crisis in Spain [ 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 ] (yes/no); 2) characteristics regarding the healthcare received, such as reason for consultation (HIV/another); previous treatment (yes/no), number of subsequent consultations, number of new subsequent episodes, and 3) STI risk indicators such as sexual behaviour (heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual); stable relationship (yes/no); stable relationship with symptoms (yes/no); days elapsed since the last contact without using a condom; number of partners in the last month; number of partners in the last year; sex life understood as the total number of partners in their whole life; drug use (yes/no); previous STI (yes/no) and age of first sexual intercourse.…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sexually Transmitted Infections and Associated Factors in Southeast Spain: A Retrospective Study from 2000 to 2014

Pérez-Morente

Gázquez-López

Álvarez-Serrano

et al. 2020

IJERPH

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The World Health Organization estimates that more than one million people acquire a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) every day, compromising quality of life, sexual and reproductive health, and the health of newborns and children. It is an objective of this study to identify the factors related to a Sexually Transmitted Infection diagnosis in the province of Granada (Spain), as well as those better predicting the risk of acquiring such infections. In this study, 678 cases were analyzed on a retrospective basis, which were treated at the Centre for Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Sexual Orientation in Granada, between 2000–2014. Descriptive statistics were applied, and by means of binary logistic regression, employing the forward stepwise-likelihood ratio, a predictive model was estimated for the risk of acquiring an STI. Sex, age, occupation, economic crisis period, drug use, number of days in which no condoms were used, number of sexual partners in the last month and in the last year, and number of subsequent visits and new subsequent episodes were associated with an STI diagnosis (p < 0.05). The risk of being diagnosed with an STI increased during the economic crisis period (OR: 1.88; 95%-CI: 1.28–2.76); during the economic crisis and if they were women (OR:2.35, 95%- CI: 1.24–4.44); and if they were women and immigrants (OR: 2.09; 95%- CI:1.22–3.57), while it decreased with age (OR: 0.97, 95%-CI: 0.95–0.98). Identification of the group comprised of immigrant women as an especially vulnerable group regarding the acquisition of an STI in our province reflects the need to incorporate the gender perspective into preventive strategies and STI primary health care.

show abstract

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sexually Transmitted Infections and Associated Factors in Southeast Spain: A Retrospective Study from 2000 to 2014

Pérez-Morente

Gázquez-López

Álvarez-Serrano

et al. 2020

IJERPH

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…As a consequence, infectious diseases have negative effects, including economic ones, making recovery even more difficult [ 2 ]. In Spain, between 2008 and 2014, coinciding with the period of crisis, some STIs that were thought to have been suppressed, such as gonorrhoea and syphilis, reappeared [ 8 ], together with an increase in the incidence of other infections such as hepatitis, HIV, and Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), when it was believed that there was detailed control of the latter [ 9 ].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sexually Transmitted Infections in 2000–2018 in a Specialised Centre: Comparison between Pre-Crisis, Crisis, and Post-Crisis Period

Sánchez-Torres,

Espadafor-López,

Llavero-Molino

et al. 2023

JCM

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

(1) Background: Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are a major public health problem due to their consequences in sexual and reproductive health. There is a close link between the crisis and the increase in communicable diseases. The objective of this study was to analyse the evolution of Sexually Transmitted Infections during the period 2000–2018 in the population attending the Centre for Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Sexual Orientation in Granada (Spain), specifically comparing the pre-crisis, crisis, and post-crisis periods. (2) Methods: A retrospective, observational, and analytical study was conducted by reviewing medical records. The sample analysed comprised 1666 cases. (3) Results: During the pre-crisis period (2000–2007), the percentage of diagnoses was 41.6% (n = 126) compared to 58.4% (n = 177) of negative results; during the crisis, the percentages were 63.5% (n = 183) and 36.5% (n = 105), respectively; and during the post-crisis period, the percentages were 42.9% (n = 157) and 57.1% (n = 209), respectively. The variables that were significantly associated with STI diagnosis were the time periods analysed, sexual orientation, occupation, and age at first intercourse. The evolution of the number of positive diagnoses during the entire study period showed a trend of progressive increase in Sexually Transmitted Infections from 2000 to 2018. (4) Conclusions: The period of economic crisis presented a higher risk of infection, although this is a finding with certain limitations due to the lack of homogeneity between the periods analysed.

show abstract

“…There is increased risk of HIV acquisition and transmission in the context of STI infection [ 15 , 16 ]. They therefore require a robust public health response [ 17 ]. Indeed, STI management is a critical component of successful HIV control programs [ 15 ].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…These are significant barriers to high quality care. Key populations are therefore important targets for an effective public health response [ 17 ]. There is paucity of evidence on the high-risk behaviors for HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among key populations in Botswana.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

High-risk behaviors and factors for HIV and sexually transmitted infections among transgender people in Gaborone, Botswana: results from a national survey

Siamisang¹,

Nkomo²,

Kusi³

et al. 2022

Pan Afr Med J

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Introduction key populations and transgender people in particular are at a high risk of HIV infection. However, very little is known about risk behaviors of transgender people in Botswana. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of high-risk behaviors for HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among transgender people in Botswana. Methods data from the Botswana 2017 Biological and Behavioral Surveillance Survey of HIV/STIs among select key populations (BBSS-2) was used. The cross sectional survey documented behavioral risk factors for these infections. This paper only focused on the analysis of the transgender data. Descriptive analysis was done with IBM Statistical Software for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 24. Results there were 56 transgender people identified of which 12 (21.4%) were transgender women. The median age was 24 (interquartile range (IQR) 22-28). Among transgender women, 2 (16.7%) reported concurrent sexual partners and 9 (75%) reported condom use at last intercourse. However, only 7 (58.3%) reported consistent lubricant use. About 45% of the respondents did not know the HIV status of their last male partner. Only one of the transgender women reported intercourse with at least 1 female in the last month. About a third reported that they had STI symptoms in the past year. Alcohol use was reported in 50% of respondents while 83% had disclosed gender identity and had been accepted by their families. However, 25% reported discrimination by a healthcare worker. Conclusion the high-risk behaviors were frequent among transgender women. This study underlines the need for sustained efforts to reach this key population.

show abstract

Sexually Transmitted Infections and Associated Factors in Homosexuals and Bisexuals in Granada (Spain) during the Period 2000–2015

Cited by 3 publications

References 26 publications

Sexually Transmitted Infections and Associated Factors in Southeast Spain: A Retrospective Study from 2000 to 2014

Sexually Transmitted Infections and Associated Factors in Southeast Spain: A Retrospective Study from 2000 to 2014

Sexually Transmitted Infections in 2000–2018 in a Specialised Centre: Comparison between Pre-Crisis, Crisis, and Post-Crisis Period

High-risk behaviors and factors for HIV and sexually transmitted infections among transgender people in Gaborone, Botswana: results from a national survey

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About