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Gender differences in sexual practices and sexually transmitted infections among adults in Lima, Peru
(American Public Health Association, 1996)
OBJECTIVES. This study examined the prevalences of antibodies to Treponema pallidum, Chlamydia trachomatis, and herpes simplex virus type 2 in a sample of Peruvian adults. METHODS. Among adults seeking health certification ...
Associations between Forced Sexual Initiation, HIV Status, Sexual Risk Behavior, Life Stressors, and Coping Strategies among Adolescents in Nigeria
(Public Library of Science, 2016)
OBJECTIVES: Some individuals experience their first sexual intercourse through physically forced sex, which affects the way they experience and cope with stress. We examined differences in sexual risk behavior, experience ...
Social support and at risk sexual behavior in adolescents of Lebrija-SantanderApoyo social y conductas sexuales de riesgo en adolescentes del municipio de Lebrija-Santander
(Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, 2012)
Human papillomavirus prevalence, cervical abnormalities and risk factors among female sex workers in Lima, Peru
(SAGE Publications, 2012)
Summary: Female sex workers (FSWs) are at high risk of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. Questionnaires were administered to 200 FSWs aged 18-26 years in Lima, Peru, to gather risk behaviours, and cervical swab samples ...
Factors associated with visible anogenital warts among HIV-uninfected Peruvian men who have sex with men and transwomen: A cross-sectional study
(Wolters Kluwer Health, 2015)
Background: Visible, anogenital warts may be associated with risk factors for HIV infection. This cross-sectional study examined the factors associated with visible anogenital warts among HIV-uninfected Peruvian men who ...
Male sex workers: Practices, contexts, and vulnerabilities for HIV acquisition and transmission
(Elsevier, 2015)
Male sex workers who sell or exchange sex for money or goods encompass a very diverse population across and within countries worldwide. Information characterising their practices, contexts where they live, and their needs ...
Sexual behavior in travelers visiting Cuzco
(Oxford University Press, 2003)
Background: In South America, little is known about sexual behavior and risk factors for acquiring sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among travelers and among local people sexually interacting with travelers. There is ...
Understanding STI Risk and Condom Use Patterns by Partner Type Among Female Sex Workers in Peru
(Bentham Science Publishers, 2014)
While brothel-based sex work is regulated by the Peruvian government, there is little data on STI risk factors reported by female sex workers (FSW). This study compared high risk behaviors among 120 Peruvian FSW from ...
Sexual health knowledge and practices and STI/HIV prevalence among long-distance truck drivers in Peru
(SAGE Publications, 2017)
Objectives: HIV and other sexually transmitted infections remain a challenge globally and many key groups have yet to be studied. Evidence shows that truck drivers may have high-risk behaviors and higher sexually transmitted ...
Risk behaviors and reasons for not getting tested for HIV among men who have sex with men: An online survey in Peru
(Public Library of Science, 2011)
Background: Men who have sex with men (MSM) account for the greatest burden of the HIV epidemic in Peru. Given that MSM are frequent users of the Internet, understanding the risk behaviors and the reasons for not getting ...