ArticleInternational journal of molecular sciences2017
Sexually Transmitted Infections: A Novel Screening Strategy for Improving Women's Health in Vulnerable Populations.
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- What Works? Prevention and Control of Sexually Transmitted Infections and Blood-Borne Viruses in Migrants from Sub-Saharan Africa, Northeast Asia and Southeast Asia Living in High-Income Countries: A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2019Pooled it
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- Access to sexual and reproductive healthcare for refugees transiting through Europe: a scoping review.BMJ public health · 2026Article
- Impact of Displacement on Refugee Women's Sexual and Reproductive Health: A Participatory Study Using Photovoice.BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology · 2025Article
- Could APTIMA mRNA Assay Contribute to Predicting Cervical Bacterial Sexually Transmitted Co-Infections? A Colposcopy Population Study.International journal of molecular sciences · 2024Article
- Young, deprived women are more at risk of testing positive for Chlamydia trachomatis: Results from a cross-sectional multicentre study in French health examination centres.Public health in practice (Oxford, England) · 2024Article
- Epidemiology and determinants of reemerging bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and emerging STIs in Europe.The Lancet regional health. Europe · 2023Review
- Evaluation of BD Onclarity™ HPV Assay on Self-Collected Vaginal and First-Void Urine Samples as Compared to Clinician-Collected Cervical Samples: A Pilot Study.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- The genomic distribution map of human papillomavirus in Western China.Epidemiology and infection · 2021Article
- Socio-Demographic Characteristics and Sexual Behavioral Factors of Patients with Sexually Transmitted Infections Attending a Hospital in Southern Italy.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Maternal health care utilization and the obstetric outcomes of undocumented women in Finland - a retrospective register-based study.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2021Article
- Co-infection with trichomonas vaginalis increases the risk of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2-3 among HPV16 positive female: a large population-based study.BMC infectious diseases · 2020Article
- Prevalence of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Other Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) among Italian Women Referred for a Colposcopy.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2019Article
- Prevalence ofInternational journal of environmental research and public health · 2019Article
- Understanding condom use among unmarried female migrants: a psychological and personality factors modified information-motivation-behavioral skills model.BMC public health · 2019Article
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Abstract
backgroundMigrant women are one of the most vulnerable population to health problems and well-being. This study aimed at implementing a counseling and preventive strategy for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in undocumented migrant women in Milan, Italy.
methodsWomen (ages 18-65) were enrolled at the NAGA Centre (2012-2013) and asked for a urine sample in order to carry out molecular detection of Human papillomavirus (HPV),
results537/757 women participated in the study (acceptability rate: 70.9%). Most of the women were from Latin America (45.6%) and Eastern Europe (30.7%); >60% of them had stable partners, did not use contraception and had had at least one pregnancy. The prevalence rates of HPV,
conclusionsThis study shows an overall high prevalence of STIs in undocumented migrant women in Milan. The screening strategy based on counseling and urine testing contributed to the successfully high acceptability rate. More appropriate health services that adequately address all aspects of women's health are required.
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