Pattern of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Risk Factors Among Women Attending an STD Referral Clinic in Nairobi, Kenya

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Authors

K Fonck · University of Nairobi

Nancy Kidula · Kenyan Medical Women's Association

P Kirui

Jeconiah Ndinya-Achola · University of Nairobi

Job J. Bwayo · University of Nairobi

Patricia Claeys · Ghent University Hospital

Marleen Temmerman · Ghent University Hospital

Abstract

Most women reported low-risk sexual behavior and were likely to be infected by their regular partner. HIV and STD prevention campaigns will not have a significant impact if the transmission between partners is not addressed.

Topics & Keywords

Reproductive tract infections research Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Volume 27, Issue 7, pp. 417-423

DOI: 10.1097/00007435-200008000-00007

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