Lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) youths continue to experience more violence victimization suicide risk than heterosexual youths; however, few studies have examined whether the proportion of LGB affected by these outcomes has varied over time, no assessed such trends in a nationally representative sample. This report analyzes national among high school students self-reported sexual identity (LGB or heterosexual) evaluates differences sex (male female) race/ethnicity (non-Hispanic black,...

Abstract Background Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the upper genital tract that has important reproductive consequences to women. We describe burden and trends in PID among reproductive-aged women United States during 2006–2016. Methods used data from 2 nationally representative probability surveys collecting self-reported history (National Health Nutrition Examination Survey, National Survey Family Growth); 5 datasets containing International Classification Diseases,...

ABSTRACT Background The COVID-19 pandemic and associated changes in school learning model reshaped students’ lives may have impacted sexual behaviors healthcare access. Methods We used a difference-in-differences (DID) approach to compare behaviors, HIV/STI testing, STI diagnosis rates from 2019 2021 between jurisdictions where high was primarily virtual versus in-person for the 2020-2021 year. behavioral data local administering Youth Risk Behavior Survey reported chlamydia gonorrhea...

Little is known about national trends in sexual behavior among MSM the US. Data from 2002 and 2006–2010 National Survey of Family Growth were used to compare behaviors sexually active MSM. Mean number recent male partners significantly decreased 2.9 2.1 (P = 0.027), particularly young Other risk did not change or decrease over time. Our findings that as HIV syphilis increased suggest factors addition individual-level should also be examined relation disease increases.

Cervical cancer is the most prevalent among women in Kenya. Although cervical screening could reduce illness and death, rates remain low. Kenyan women's individual characteristics intimate partner factors may be associated with screening; however, a lack of nationally representative data has precluded study until recently. The objective our was to examine Kenya.We conducted secondary analysis responses by who completed domestic violence questions Kenya Demographic Health Survey, 2014 (N =...

In Brief Using data from the 2006–2010 National Survey of Family Growth, we found that lifetime number vaginal sex partners is positively associated with in past 12 months and negatively age at first intercourse among 15- to 44-year-old male female respondents. Recent sexual behavioral are examined by partners, age, for United States 2006 2010.

To determine whether sexual-risk and STI-testing behaviors differ by college student status.Sexually experienced 17- to 25-year-olds from a 2013 nationally representative panel survey that evaluated the "Get Yourself Tested" campaign. Non-students (n = 628), 2-yr 319), 4-yr students 587) were surveyed.Bivariate analyses multiple logistic regression used.Students less likely than non-students have had an early sexual debut not used condoms in their most recent relationship. partners....

In Brief Background To describe recent trends in the receipt of sexually transmitted disease (STD) services among women (age, 15–44 years) from 2002 to 2006–2010 using National Survey Family Growth. Methods We analyzed demographics, health insurance, and visit-related variables reporting STD (counseling, testing, or treatment) past 12 months. also source payment method used. Results Receipt reported by months increased (12.6%) (16.0%; P < 0.001). did not increase adolescents (P = 0.592)....

Objectives: Food insecurity is linked to poor sexual health outcomes, especially among persons engaged in behaviors that are associated with the risk of acquiring sexually transmitted infections (STIs). We examined this link using nationally representative data. Methods: used data on adolescents and adults aged 15-44 who reported activity past year from 6 years (September 2011–September 2017) cross-sectional, weighted public-use National Survey Family Growth. compared did not report food...

We examined mean chlamydia and gonorrhea case rates from 2014 to 2018 by categorizing US counties social vulnerability. Overall, these were approximately 1.0 2.4 times higher in high vulnerability than low counties. Percentage change varied sex, geographic region, urbanicity.

Abstract Rates of reported gonorrhea and chlamydial infections have increased substantially over the past decade in USA disparities persist across age race/ethnicity. We aimed to understand potential changes sexual behaviors, network attributes, sexually transmitted infection (STI) screening that may be contributing these trends. analyzed data from 29,423 female 24,605 male respondents ages 15–44 years National Survey Family Growth, 2008–2019. used survey-weighted linear or logistic...

We examined Hispanic men's recent risky and protective sexual behaviors with female partners by acculturation.Using the 2006-2010 National Survey of Family Growth, we performed bivariate analyses to compare acculturation groups (Hispanic Spanish-speaking immigrants, English-speaking US natives, non-Hispanic White men) demographics women. Multivariable logistic regression models for group were adjusted demographics.Compared men less likely report exchange money or drugs sex (adjusted odds...

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is expected to reduce the number of uninsured people in United States during next eight years, but more than 10% are remain uninsured. Uninsured one main populations using publicly funded safety net sexually transmitted disease (STD) prevention services. Estimating proportion population need STD services could help identify potential demand for improve program planning. In 2013, an estimated 8.27 million met criteria being 2023, 4.70 meet As...

Recent increases in high-risk substance use (HRSU; i.e., injection drug use, heroin, methamphetamine, crack/cocaine) have coincided with rising primary and secondary (P&S) syphilis rates. To further understand these trends, we examined sexual risk behaviors among women, men who sex women only (MSW), (MSM) were diagnosed P&S 2018 reported HRSU.Data on HRSU persons drawn from case reports the National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System. Persons asked about past 12 months including...

Studies of sexually transmitted disease (STD) clinics have been limited by the lack a national list for representative sampling. We sought to establish number, type, and distribution STD describe selected community characteristics associated with them.

Introduction Sexually transmissible infections (STIs) are increasing in the US. Pregnant women and infants susceptible to serious STI-related sequelae; however, some STIs can be cured during pregnancy with appropriate, timely screening.

Background Telehealth offers one approach to improving access sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention and care services. Therefore, we described recent telehealth use among those providing STI-related identified opportunities for STI service delivery. Materials Methods Using the DocStyles Web-based, panel survey conducted by Porter Novelli from September 14 November 10, 2021, 1500 healthcare providers were asked about their current usage, demographics, practice characteristics,...

ABSTRACT Background Oral and anal sex with opposite-sex partners are common associated STI transmission. Trends in these behaviors over the last decade, during which bacterial diagnoses have reached historic highs while HIV decreased, not well understood. We examined recent trends oral condom use among females males. Methods analyzed data from 16,926 female 13,533 male respondents ages 15-44 who reported an partner past 12 months National Survey of Family Growth, 2011-2019. used...