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Reasons for non- use of condoms and self-efficacy among female sex workers: A qualitative study in Nepal [PDF]

, 2011
Background Heterosexual contact is the most common mode of transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in Nepal and it is largely linked to sex work.
Ghimire, Laxmi, Smith W Cairns S, van Teijlingen Edwin R, Laxmi Ghimire, Nagendra P Luitel, Dahal, Rashmi, Edwin R van Teijlingen, Smith, W.C.S., Luitel, Nagendra, Ghimire Laxmi, Luitel Nagendra P, Dahal Rashmi, W Cairns S Smith, Rashmi Dahal, van Teijlingen, Edwin   +14 more
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Behavior, knowledge and perception of risks about sexually transmitted diseases in a group of people over 50 years old Comportamiento, conocimiento y percepción de riesgo sobre enfermedades sexualmente transmisibles en un grupo de personas con 50 o más años de edad Comportamento, conhecimento e percepção de risco sobre doenças sexualmente transmissíveis em um grupo de pessoas com 50 anos e mais de idade

Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem, 2008
The goal was to analyze the behavior, knowledge and risk perception about sexually transmitted diseases / AIDS (STD/AIDS) in people over 50 years old. 165 public servants at a State Secretary in Mato Grosso, Brazil were interviewed.
Magali Olivi, Rosangela Getirana Santana, Thais Aidar de Freitas Mathias   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

The story of the condom

Indian Journal of Urology, 2013
Condoms have been a subject of curiosity throughout history. The idea of safer sex has been explored in ancient and modern history, and has been used to prevent venereal diseases. We conducted a historical and medical review of condoms using primary and secondary sources as well as using the RSM library and the internet.
Fahd Khan, Saheel Mukhtar, Ian K Dickinson, Seshadri Sriprasad   +3 more
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Condom use as part of the wider HIV prevention strategy: Experiences from communities in the North West Province, South Africa

SAHARA-J, 2008
Correct and consistent condom usage remains a pivotal strategy in reaching the target set by the South African government to reduce new HIV infections by 50% in the next 5 years.
Marije Versteeg, Montagu Murray
doaj   +1 more source

Condoms are more effective when applied by males: a study of young black males in the United States

, 2014
PurposeTo determine, among a sample of young black male (YBM), whether female application of male condoms for penile–vaginal intercourse would be associated with higher or lower rates of breakage or slippage.
Crosby, Richard A., Sanders, Stephanie A., Yarber, William L., Milhausen, Robin R., Graham, Cynthia A.   +4 more
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Condoms and warts [PDF]

Sexually Transmitted Infections, 2000
Editor,—Wen et al 1 should be applauded for their attempt to address the key question of whether or not condoms protect people from genital warts. However, some of the major study variables need clarifying, as they did not match up with my knowledge of the Sydney Sexual Health Centre (SSHC) database.
openaire   +2 more sources

Venous Thromboembolism in Pediatric Bone Sarcoma Patients: A 10‐Year, Single‐Institution Experience Encompassing the COVID‐19 Pandemic

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Osteosarcoma (OS) and Ewing sarcoma (EWS) are the most common primary bone cancers in children, but acute thrombosis is poorly characterized in this population. Our study evaluated the rates of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and associated risk factors in pediatric patients with bone sarcomas treated over a 10‐year period encompassing
Sarah Kappa, Shou Xu, Mark Zobeck, Sarah E. Sartain, Nino Rainusso, Lisa Wang, Nicole Montgomery, Paige Wheaton, Sarah Whittle   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Role of Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation in Ataxia‐Telangiectasia

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Ataxia‐telangiectasia (A‐T) is a DNA repair disorder characterized by neurodegeneration, immunodeficiency, and cancer predisposition. Hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) is an established therapy in related disorders such as Fanconi anemia (FA) and Nijmegen breakage syndrome (NBS), but its role in A‐T is unclear.
Laila Alkhouli, Seth Rotz, Masatoshi Takagi, Richa Sharma   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comportamentos de risco quanto ao Vírus da Imunodeficiência Humana entre caminhoneiros [Human Immunodeficiency Virus risk behavior among truck drivers]

Revista Enfermagem UERJ, 2015
Os caminhoneiros formam uma categoria profissional que pode contribuir para a disseminação do Vírus daImunodeficiência Humana (HIV). O objetivo deste estudo foi identificar comportamentos de risco para a infecção pelo HIVem caminhoneiros que trafegavam ...
Krisna Reis Faria, Renata Letícia Pessoa de Ávila, Taciany Karine de Almeida Ferreira, Ering Júnior Barros Coelho, Martha Elisa Almeida, Helisamara Mota Guedes   +5 more
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Qualitative assessment of HIV prevention program on men who have sex with men in Padang, Indonesia

HIV & AIDS Review. International Journal of HIV-Related Problems
Introduction The emerging trend of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission among men who have sex with men (MSM) is a significant concern in almost all sub-urban cities in Indonesia.
Mahathir Mahathir, Bunga Permata Wenny, Rika Sabri, Agus Sri Banowo, Rika Sarfika, Okky Adelirandy, Serly Berlian, Teuku Ramadhani, Kintan Resqitha   +8 more
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