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ArticleBundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz2021

[Sexual behavior and prevention of sexually transmitted infections taking the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic into account. Data from a sexual healthcare and medicine center-WIR].

Norbert H Brockmeyer, Anja Potthoff, Wiltrud Knebel-Brockmeyer, Britta Köhler, Sandeep Nambiar, Janet Wach, Tobias Rodrigues Martins, Mona Uhrmacher, Ann-Kathrin Schuppe, Carsten Tiemann and 4 more

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Article in Bundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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2citing papers in PubMed
0.8field-weighted citation impact, top 19% of its field
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3 · Its place in the literature

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2 citing papers in PubMed, 2 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

14 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Norbert H BrockmeyerWIR - Walk In Ruhr, Zentrum für Sexuelle Gesundheit und Medizin, Große Beckstraße 12, 44787, Bochum, Deutschland. n.brockmeyer@derma.de.
Anja PotthoffWIR - Walk In Ruhr, Zentrum für Sexuelle Gesundheit und Medizin, Große Beckstraße 12, 44787, Bochum, Deutschland.
Wiltrud Knebel-BrockmeyerWIR - Walk In Ruhr, Zentrum für Sexuelle Gesundheit und Medizin, Große Beckstraße 12, 44787, Bochum, Deutschland.
Britta KöhlerWIR - Walk In Ruhr, Zentrum für Sexuelle Gesundheit und Medizin, Große Beckstraße 12, 44787, Bochum, Deutschland.
Sandeep NambiarWIR - Walk In Ruhr, Zentrum für Sexuelle Gesundheit und Medizin, Große Beckstraße 12, 44787, Bochum, Deutschland.
Janet WachWIR - Walk In Ruhr, Zentrum für Sexuelle Gesundheit und Medizin, Große Beckstraße 12, 44787, Bochum, Deutschland.
Tobias Rodrigues MartinsWIR - Walk In Ruhr, Zentrum für Sexuelle Gesundheit und Medizin, Große Beckstraße 12, 44787, Bochum, Deutschland.
Mona UhrmacherWIR - Walk In Ruhr, Zentrum für Sexuelle Gesundheit und Medizin, Große Beckstraße 12, 44787, Bochum, Deutschland.
Ann-Kathrin SchuppeLabor Krone/Labcon-OWL, Bad Salzuflen, Deutschland.
Carsten TiemannLabor Krone/Labcon-OWL, Bad Salzuflen, Deutschland.
Andre KasperWIR - Walk In Ruhr, Zentrum für Sexuelle Gesundheit und Medizin, Große Beckstraße 12, 44787, Bochum, Deutschland.
Miriam BasilowskiWIR - Walk In Ruhr, Zentrum für Sexuelle Gesundheit und Medizin, Große Beckstraße 12, 44787, Bochum, Deutschland.
Arne KayserWIR - Walk In Ruhr, Zentrum für Sexuelle Gesundheit und Medizin, Große Beckstraße 12, 44787, Bochum, Deutschland.
Adriane Skaletz-RorowskiWIR - Walk In Ruhr, Zentrum für Sexuelle Gesundheit und Medizin, Große Beckstraße 12, 44787, Bochum, Deutschland.
Ruhr University Bochum · DELaboratory Krone · DEHochschule für Gesundheit - University of Applied Sciences · DE

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundApplication-based data regarding sexual health and sexual behavior in various sexually active populations are scarce but at the same time relevant with regards to prevention and healthcare supply strategies. Given the structure of its attendees, the Walk In Ruhr (WIR) Center for Sexual Health and Medicine is able to obtain data from diverse living environments.

objectivesBased on the online HIV/STI risk test, questionnaires, and attendee data from the WIR, this study aims to deduce population-related findings with regards to age, gender, sexual orientation, and sexual and risk behavior as well as the respective needs for prevention. The influence of the SARS-CoV-19 pandemic on sexual behavior is examined by comparing various phases.

methodsThe analyzed data sources are the online HIV/STI risk test, the COWIR, and the PrEP study as well as the immunological outpatient clinic and the public health department at the WIR.

resultsNotwithstanding contact restrictions, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have increased from 2019 to 2020. Apart from men having sex with men and females having sex with females, young people also have an increased risk of STIs based on sexual practices and the number of sexual contacts. A large number of bisexual and transsexual contacts was found. SARS-CoV‑2 led to a decrease in sexual contacts; sexual practices continued. There was a growing proportion of STI tests and the treatment rate including partner treatment rose. DISCUSSION: Data from the WIR center show that young attendees with an active sexual life are being reached. The results from questionnaires and the online HIV/STI risk test are mirrored in increased positive STI test results. These results vary depending on sexual behavior and sexual preferences such that specific strategies for sexual education, prevention, testing, and therapy are required.

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COVID-19HIV InfectionsSexually Transmitted DiseasesAdolescentDelivery of Health CareFemaleGermanyHomosexuality, MaleHumansMalePandemicsSARS-CoV-2Sexual BehaviorHealthcare researchOnline HIV/STI risk testPrevention strategiesSexual healthSexual preferences

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PMID34665268
PMCPMC8523933
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