ArticleSexually transmitted infections2006
Barriers to effective STI screening in a post-Soviet society: results from a qualitative study.
Article in Sexually transmitted infections, 2006. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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- Sexually transmitted infections in the non-European Union and European Economic Area of the World Health Organization European Region 2021-2023.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Testing for sexually transmitted infections among students: a discrete choice experiment of service preferences.BMJ open · 2013Article
- What prompts young adults in Ireland to attend health services for STI testing?BMC public health · 2009Article
- Sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing among young oil and gas workers: the need for innovative, place-based approaches to STI control.Canadian journal of public health = Revue canadienne de sante publiqueArticle
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Abstract
objectiveThis qualitative study assesses knowledge about sexually transmitted infections (STI), identifies perceived barriers to STI testing, and recommends strategies to optimise participation in a home based STI testing programme.
methodsFive focus groups composed of 29 total participants were recruited using convenience sampling methods based on age (18-40 years), gender (male and female), and residency (Tartu region, Estonia).
resultsThe focus groups revealed significant knowledge deficits and a widespread attitude of denial. However, participants acknowledged that STIs are a serious problem and recommended strategies for increasing participation in an STI testing and treatment programme. Successful STI prevention programmes must address a number of challenges, including disease stigmatisation and privacy protection.
conclusionThe fear of enforced disease control methods coupled with the current stigmatisation of STIs creates a serious challenge for Estonian STI prevention and treatment efforts. This qualitative study provides a good contextual reference for STI control programmes in eastern Europe.
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