ArticleAfrican journal of primary health care & family medicine2023
Risk factors for sexually transmitted infections among men who have sex with men.
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- Prevalence of gonococcal and chlamydial infections among men who have sex with men in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Systematic reviews · 2024Pooled it
- Detection and antimicrobial susceptibility of genital mycoplasmas in women and men, with 23S rRNA and parC mutation analysis in Mycoplasma genitalium.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Assessing N. gonorrhoeae prevalence and testing capacity for new treatment rollout: a scoping review for Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam and South Africa.BMC infectious diseases · 2026Article
- Development of an mHealth App Prototype for LGBTQIA+ Individuals' Sexual and Reproductive Health in Gauteng Province, South Africa: Design Science Research Study.JMIR formative research · 2025Article
- Impact of COVID-19 on the HIV Treatment Outcomes Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in South Africa After the Implementation of a Differentiated Service Delivery Model: An Interrupted Time Series Analysis.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Article
- We are treated differently: Experiences of men who have sex with men in South African clinics.South African family practice : official journal of the South African Academy of Family Practice/Primary Care · 2025Article
- Development of an mHealth App by Experts for Queer Individuals' Sexual-Reproductive Health Care Services and Needs: Nominal Group Technique Study.JMIR formative research · 2024Article
- Curable Sexually Transmitted Infections Among a Population of South African Nonhealth Seeking Men Who Have Sex With Men Who Were Invited for Screening-A Brief Report.Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS CareArticle
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Abstract
backgroundSexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a global public health concern and sub-Saharan Africa, has limited data on STIs in the men who have sex with men (MSM) population. Syndromic management has controversies for treating asymptomatic STIs (ASTIs).
aimThe aim of this study was to describe the risk factors for STIs among MSM.
settingThis study was conducted in Tshwane North, Gauteng Province in South Africa.
methodsA cross-sectional quantitative design was employed using structured questionnaires, rapid plasma reagent test, from December 2021 to May 2022. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were used for statistical analysis.
resultsA total of 200 MSM with the mean age of 27.6, standard deviations: 6.8 participated, and STIs prevalence was 66%, with 37% concurrent infections. Ureaplasma urealyticum was (24%), Mycoplasma hominis (23%), Chlamydia trachomatis (20%), Treponema pallidum (20%) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (9%). The risk factors for acquisition of STI include having a new partner in the last month (OR = 1.68; CI: 0.98-3.13).
conclusionThe prevalence of ASTIs is high. Serial and multiple sexual partners are the risk factors.Contribution: This study contributes to the body of knowledge of the burden of STIs among high-risk population.
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