Sexually transmitted infections in Pakistan

Maan, Muhammad Arif; Hussain, Fatma; Iqbal, Javed; Akhtar, Shahid Javed

doi:10.4103/0256-4947.81541

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“…Furthermore, the awareness of STIs among sex-workers especially, and among nursing staff and interns in tertiary-care hospitals, in general [ 9 ] is almost zilch. The social demographics warrant wide spread epidemic of STIs in general population of Pakistan [ 10 , 11 ] as anticipated for Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) [ 12 , 13 ].…”

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Molecular diagnosis and phylogenetic analysis of human papillomavirus type-16 from suspected patients in Pakistan

Abdullah

Qasim

Shafiq

et al. 2016

Infect Agents Cancer

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BackgroundHuman Papillomavirus (HPV) is well known pathogen that can cause benign and malignant tumors in humans, yet there is very little information regarding HPV types prevalent in Pakistan.MethodsA total of 92 cervical secretions were collected from suspected married female patients and used for DNA isolation using a novel isolation method. The samples were tested through Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) using already reported primers MY09/MY11, GP5/GP6, GP5+/GP6+, CP65/CP70, CP66/CP69 and SPF1/SPF2 and with those developed in this study including HRT1 and HRT2 primer sets for typing HPV types and HACTB primer set for human beta actin gene as internal positive control. Sequencing and phylogenetic analyses were performed for two isolates to determine circulating HPV types.ResultsPCR with HRT1 and HRT2 indicated 2 (2.17 %) patients were positive for HPV type- 16 while 1 (1.08 %) with HPV type 18. Sequencing and phylogenetic analysis of isolates confirmed HPV type-16 in genus alpha 9 which have 99 % homology with already reported HPV from Japan and Costa Rica.ConclusionThis is the first report of HPV type-16 genus alpha 9 in Pakistan and the reported assay and sequence data will serve as valuable tools in further epidemiological studies for HPV surveillance to improve public health, especially of females in Pakistan.

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Molecular diagnosis and phylogenetic analysis of human papillomavirus type-16 from suspected patients in Pakistan

Abdullah

Qasim

Shafiq

et al. 2016

Infect Agents Cancer

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“…10,11 Similar results were seen in the studies from Pakistan. 14 Adolescents' employment status can be a risk factor for STDs as these young, enthusiastic generations will engage with more people in their jobs rather than in colleges and get higher chances of STIs, especially among females. 15 The majority of STDs in this study were observed among married ones, similar to other studies.…”

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Awareness and Pattern of Sexually Transmitted Diseases: A Hospital Based Study

Thapa,

Rana

2023

Nepal J Dermatol Venereol & Leprol

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Introduction: Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infections that occurs due to sexual contact. There are various pathogens contributing for STDs. There is a rising trend of STDs globally, but actual reported cases are low due to low screening and reporting. Materials and Methods: This study was a prospective hospital-based study. Patients were included in the study according to the inclusion criteria. All data were recorded in a preset proforma. Routine laboratory investigations along with STD workup was done in patients. Results: A total of 62 patients were included in the study according to the inclusion criteria. The age ranged from 17-52years. There were 63% males and 37% females. The majority of patients were employed (60%). Regarding awareness about symptoms of STDs, the patients responded as Infertility in 22%, ulcers in 17%, followed by swelling, genital discharge, dyspareunia, and 24% gave multiple response. Regarding attitude about awareness of prevention of STDs, maximum patients (43%) responded that, through condom use, prevention of the STDs was possible. Out of the total patients 58% Spouse were the commonest partner in 27%. The patients presented with symptoms like urethral discharge in 26%, followed by genital ulcers, genital growth, mixed infections and vaginal discharge. The commonest diagnosis was Syphilis followed by Gonococcal urethritis, non-gonococcal urethritis, warts, Genital herpes, vulvovaginal candidiasis, molluscum contagiosum, and mixed infections. Conclusion: Syphilis is the most prevalent STD, according to the current study. Due to the dearth of knowledge regarding STDs, the STD patients, who visit our facility may only be the tip of the iceberg. It is necessary to spread awareness about STDs among individuals through social media and educational institutions, starting at the local level and moving up to the national level.

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“…Twenty-two percent of the population is active economically, and more than 20% are unemployed. Almost 30% population of Pakistan earns less than US$1 [ 4 ]. The average income of the truck drivers was Rs.…”

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“…Three hundred and forty million cases of STIs have been reported worldwide approximately in males and females in the age range of 15 to 49 years [ 3 ]. A sexually transmitted infection may be benign, or it can become chronic with long-term consequences including infertility, cervical cancers, or pelvic inflammatory disease [ 4 ].…”

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Knowledge and Attitude About Sexually Transmitted Infections Amongst Truck Drivers in Southern Punjab, Pakistan

Ishtiaq

Asif

Jamil

et al. 2017

Cureus

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IntroductionThere is very limited knowledge about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) transmission and prevention present amongst high-risk groups such as truck drivers in Pakistan because of lack of awareness and understanding about barrier techniques.ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to collect and access the data gathered from truck drivers about symptoms of STIs, their attitude towards hazards of multiple sexual partners, homosexuality, transmission and consequences of STIs, and their perception about preventing it using condoms and other barrier methods.MethodsThis study was conducted at small roadside tea stalls and local rest areas on Karachi road, Lodhran near the city of Bahawalpur in Southern Punjab, Pakistan. A structured questionnaire was designed, and 50 willing truck drivers of the city of Bahawalpur were included and interviewed. It was a cross-sectional study. Data was collected on knowledge about the STIs and use of barrier methods like condoms. Quantitative data was assessed and analyzed using SPSS version 23.0 (IBM, NY, USA).ResultsFifty truck drivers of Bahawalpur were interviewed via standardized questionnaire in this study. All of them provided answers about their knowledge of STIs. Twenty drivers (40%) reported burning micturition, and only two (four percent) knew the real cause of it. Thirty-two (64%) of them were well aware of the use of condoms. Thirty-eight (76%) truck drivers had the knowledge about the adverse effects of multiple sex partners.ConclusionThe truck drivers of Bahawalpur city are quite vulnerable to STIs and this demonstrates the importance of prevention programs that can target this particular group. A significant number of the respondents had serious gaps in their knowledge about STIs like acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), especially its modes of transmission, signs, and symptoms. The knowledge of other routes of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission like needle sharing and blood transfusion, and precautionary steps should be given due respect in HIV/AIDS awareness programs.

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Sexually transmitted infections in Pakistan

Cited by 12 publications

References 32 publications

Molecular diagnosis and phylogenetic analysis of human papillomavirus type-16 from suspected patients in Pakistan

Molecular diagnosis and phylogenetic analysis of human papillomavirus type-16 from suspected patients in Pakistan

Awareness and Pattern of Sexually Transmitted Diseases: A Hospital Based Study

Knowledge and Attitude About Sexually Transmitted Infections Amongst Truck Drivers in Southern Punjab, Pakistan

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