Aims: Aim of this study was to better address a possible association of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection with penile lichen sclerosus (LS). Study Design: Paraffin-embedded penile biopsies obtained from adult patients with genital LS retrieved from institutional pathology file...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2014/7983
Aims: This study examined the extent to which youth who live on the streets and in the slums of Kampala experience more HIV risky behaviors than representative national and urban school-attending youth. Place and Duration of Study: Analyses were based on three cross-sectional sur...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2014/8579
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the virus that causes the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) has for many years devastated lives and still continues to do so in the present day. Reducing the spread of HIV/AIDS is a global concern, one that has been given vast reso...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2014/7605
Background: Research addressing knowledge on sexual health, particularly of STDs risk and perceived symptoms’ prevalence, among university students around the world, and particularly in Portugal, is scarce. Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the levels of knowledge about...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2014/6850
T. Decroo, J. Lara, F. Rasschaert, EH. Bermudez-Aza, A. Couto, B. Candrinho, M. Biot, J. Maїkéré & K Jobarteh·International STD Research & Reviews·2013
Aims: To describe the stepwise implementation and roll out of Community ART Groups (CAG) in Mozambique. Study Design: Descriptive study Place and Duration of Study: Mozambique, between February 2008 and December 2011. Methodology: Description of the stepwise implementation of a m...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2013/5867
Cervical cancer is a common disorder worldwide. Screening and treatment paradigms in highly developed countries have dramatically decreased disease prevalence and the implementation of preventive vaccination against high risk human papillomavirus (HPV) subtypes should decrease pr...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2013/5781
Background: Trichomonas vaginalis is a flagellated single cell protozoan parasite, which carries the distinction of being the only truly sexually transmitted parasitic infection in humans. Aim: To determine the prevalence of Trichomonas vaginalis among pregnant women and sexually...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2013/3343
Background: Suboptimal adherence to investigational products has been associated with ineffectual outcomes in clinical trials. This review provides a summary of factors that influenced adherence in HIV prevention trials. Method: Our search included user-dependent trials that focu...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2013/3531
Aims: In Ethiopia, AIDS has become the leading cause of mortality in the 15-49 years age group, accounting for an estimated 43% of all young adult deaths. Though the introduction of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), improved survival and quality of life, early data fr...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2013/1897