Levels and Determinants of Self-Reported STIs among Men in India: Evidence from National Family Health Surveys

Self-reported STI symptoms remain a notable public health concern among sexually active men in India, with nearly one in ten men reporting such symptoms. Interventions should prioritize younger less educated men and those engaging in high-risk sexual behaviours, strengthen condom promotion and risk-reduction counselling, and improve access to confidential STI screening and treatment services. Targeted, male-centered and region-specific strategies are essential to reducing STI burden and improving sexual health outcomes.