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APPRAISAL OF PARENTS ON PRE-MARITAL HIV SCREENING IN A RURAL, NORTHEAST COMMUNITY, NIGERIA [PDF]

Kanem Journal of Medical Sciences, 2014
Background: Sub-Saharan Africa has two-thirds of global HIV/AIDS burden. Nigeria has a prevalence of 4.1%, with transmission mainly through heterosexual intercourse. Sixty percent of new infections with HIV occur within the age group 15-29 years and most
YAHYA SJ, WUDIRI ZW, OMOTARA BA, MSHELIA H   +3 more
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Development of a mobile application for screening the risk of premarital sex among adolescents in Northern Thailand

BMC Public Health
Background Despite existing efforts, premarital sex among Thai adolescents remains a critical public health concern, exacerbated by nearly universal smartphone access and prolonged daily digital exposure.
Archin Songthap, Civilaiz Wanaratwichit, Sunsanee Mekrungrongwong   +2 more
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Comprehension of Premarital Screening and Genetic Disorders

International Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Research Studies
Introduction: In Saudi Arabia, thalassemias and hemoglobinopathies are prevalent hereditary genetic disorders that result in considerable morbidity and mortality, imposing a substantial financial burden on society. Premarital testing can diminish the incidence of infants afflicted with genetic or other bloodborne illnesses.
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Carrier screening for multiple complex monogenic diseases using long-read sequencing: a population-based study of premarital couples in Shanghai

Human Genomics
Background Carrier screening for severe recessive genetic diseases in couples undergoing premarital examinations is a crucial strategy for reducing the incidence of birth defects and promoting reproductive health.
Renyi Hua, Shuyuan Li, Di Cui, Yulin Lu, Yelin Li, Yiyu Lin, Li Gao, Shuping Lv, Ruiyu Ma, Aiping Mao, Xu Han, Jian Wang, Yanlin Wang   +12 more
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Cybersex activity, self-control, and premarital sexual behaviors among adolescents

Healthcare in Low-resource Settings
Rapidly growing internet use among adolescents had positive and negative effects. It offers benefits, such as facilitating communication, but it also has negative impacts, including premarital sexual behaviors. The purpose of this study was to determine
Puji Hastuti, Adellia Eka Kartikasari, Taufan Agung Prasetya, Astrida Budiarti   +3 more
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Frequency of Haemoglobinopathies in Premarital Screening in Nineveh Province [PDF]

Annals of the College of Medicine, Mosul, 2021
null Bassma adnan, null Muna Kashmoola, null Zainab Alhatem   +2 more
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Compulsory Premarital Screening for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus: Technical and Public Health Considerations

, 1987
The effectiveness of a mandatory premarital screening program was examined as a means of curtailing the spread of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in the United States.
Mayer, Kenneth, Cleary, Paul D., Fineberg, Harvey, Brandt, Allan, Barry, Michael, Gostin, Larry   +5 more
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Development of Educational Leaflet for Genetic Counseling and Premarital Screening of Thalassemia for Prospective Couples [PDF]

Introduction: Thalassemia is a common hereditary blood disorder with a significant impact on public health, particularly in high-prevalence areas. Genetic counseling and premarital screening are critical for educating couples at risk, helping to reduce ...
Marliany, Heni, Rahman, Irpan Ali, Hidayat, Nur, Setiawan, Henri, Rahayu, Yuyun   +4 more
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Premarital Sex – Lessons from American Experience [PDF]

All over the world and in most of the current society and culture, most people consider premarital sex acceptable and harmless, but the major problem of premarital is sex that it often leads to divorce. The behavior and emotional problems are much higher
Rena, Ravinder
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From policy to practice: premarital spinal muscular atrophy screening as a public health initiative in northern Türkiye

Frontiers in Public Health
BackgroundSpinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a severe autosomal recessive neuromuscular disease and a major cause of infant mortality. Türkiye implemented a nationwide premarital SMA carrier screening program in 2021 to reduce disease incidence through ...
Feyza Nur Topcu Yenercag, Sule Ozturk, Gunay Kaya Tarhan   +2 more
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