STIs Flashcards
1
Q
By what degree can HSV and STS increase HIV acquisition?
A
3-fold increase
2
Q
In 2016, when 1 million pregnant were estimated to have active STS, what occurred in relation to birth outcomes?
A
350,000 adverse birth outcomes, of which 200,000 were stillbirths or neonatal deaths
3
Q
Why is it difficult to control the spread of STIs?
A
- Lack of education
- Asymptomatic nature
- Stigma
- Lack of access to diagnosis/treatment/prevention
- Reluctance to use condoms
- Difficulty in contact tracing
- Poor treatment/follow-up compliance
4
Q
What are the primary prevention methods for STIs?
A
- Safer sexual behaviours - monogamy, older age at sexual debut, abstinence
- Safer sexual practices - e.g. use of condoms, non-penetrative acts
5
Q
What are the secondary prevention methods for STIs?
A
- Promoting STI-seeking behaviour - availability/accessibility of condoms and treatment, public education campaign, de-stigmatisation of accessing such care
- Rapid effective treatment
- Asymptotic screening
- PN
- Education and focus on at risk groups
