Sexually transmitted infection risk behaviors in rural thai adolescents and young adults: Support for sex-and age-specific interventions

Sexually transmitted infection risk behaviors in rural thai adolescents and young adults: Support for sex-and age-specific interventions

Sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevalence and risks in a sample of rural Thai adolescents and young adults (14-29 years) were examined. Unprotected sex with a casual partner conferred the greatest risk for prevalent STIs, particularly for younger adolescents, and alcohol use increased the STI...

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Main Authors: Amanda D. Latimore, Apinun Aramrattana, Susan G. Sherman, Noya Galai, Bangorn Srirojn, Nick Thompson, Jonathan M. Ellen, Nancy Willard, David D. Celentano
Format: Journal
Published: 2018
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Medicine
Online Access:https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=84874037509&origin=inward
http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/52895
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Institution: Chiang Mai University
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Summary:Sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevalence and risks in a sample of rural Thai adolescents and young adults (14-29 years) were examined. Unprotected sex with a casual partner conferred the greatest risk for prevalent STIs, particularly for younger adolescents, and alcohol use increased the STI risk for women but not for men. © 2013 American Sexually Transmitted Diseases Association All rights reserved.

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