Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jhosuny Perez-Fernandez, Diego O. Arroyo-Velasco, Mariella R. Huaman, Sarai G. Chavez-Bustamante, Anita P. Llamo-Vilcherrez, Carolina J. Delgado-Flores, Carlos J. Toro-Huamanchumo
Summary: This study found an association between early sexual onset of intercourse and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in reproductive-age women from Peru, especially in women living in urban areas, with no history of multiple sexual partners, and belonging to the middle to higher wealth index.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Slobodan Subotic, Vladimir Vukomanovic, Svetlana Djukic, Svetlana Radevic, Snezana Radovanovic, Danijela Radulovic, Katarina Boricic, Jelena Andjelkovic, Jelena Tosic Pajic, Ivana Simic Vukomanovic
Summary: This study assessed the knowledge of STIs, sexual habits, and behavior among medical and nonmedical students in Serbia. The results showed significant differences between the two groups in terms of knowledge of STIs, vaccines, and related health information.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Noura Alomair, Samah Alageel, Nathan Davies, Julia V. Bailey
Summary: Muslim women face multiple barriers to STI testing and diagnosis at personal, socio-cultural, religious, and healthcare service levels. Lack of knowledge, denial, and underestimation of the seriousness of infections and symptoms are some individual barriers. Religious views on extramarital sex and negative perceptions of people with STIs are significant barriers. Lack of patient confidentiality and providers' judgement and mistreatment also hinder seeking healthcare.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Joy D. Scheidell, Typhanye V. Dyer, Andrea K. Knittel, Ellen C. Caniglia, Lorna E. Thorpe, Andrea B. Troxel, Carl W. Lejuez, Maria R. Khan
Summary: Incarceration is associated with a history of STI, with differences in risks between Black and White women. While the association between incarceration and PID is elevated among Black women, it is null among White women. Pregnancy loss may be higher among Black women who have been incarcerated, with STI potentially mediating this association.
JOURNAL OF WOMENS HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Virology
Alberto Rizzo, Giacomo Pozza, Federica Salari, Andrea Giacomelli, Davide Mileto, Maria Vittoria Cossu, Alessandro Mancon, Gloria Gagliardi, Bianchi Micol, Valeria Micheli, Amedeo Capetti, Spinello Antinori, Maria Rita Gismondo, Pietro Olivieri, Alessandra Lombardi
Summary: In 2022, there were several monkeypox outbreaks in countries where the disease was not previously endemic, particularly in the European Union and United States. While monkeypox is typically transmitted through close contact with lesions, there is a hypothesis of possible sexual transmission. This study found evidence suggesting that monkeypox and sexually transmitted infections may share the same route of transmission, supporting the idea of sexual transmission for this emerging poxvirus. Monkeypox, like any other STI, should be considered without stigma.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL VIROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ikenna Unigwe, Seonkyeong Yang, Hyun Jin Song, Wei-Hsuan Lo-Ciganic, Juan Hincapie-Castillo, Robert L. Cook, Haesuk Park
Summary: The prevalence of non-HIV sexually transmitted infections (STIs) has increased over the years in U.S. ambulatory-care settings, mainly driven by HPV-related infections, syphilis, and gonorrhea. Younger age, Black race, and HIV diagnosis were associated with higher odds of having STI-related visits.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ellinor Anna Wolf, Hannah Clara Rettig, Mariia Lupatsii, Britta Schlueter, Kathrin Schaefer, Dirk Friedrich, Simon Graspeuntner, Jan Rupp
Summary: STIs are a major health concern, with the genital tract microbiota playing a crucial role. While current culture methods have limitations, a detailed characterization of microbiota-associated factors is essential for understanding the impact of bacteria on reproductive health and STIs.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Pavankumar Mulgund, Raj Sharman, Sandeep Purao, Sagarika Suresh Thimmanayakanapalya, Peter Winkelstein
Summary: This study examines the information needs of individuals with or suspected STIs through analysis of 549 online forum queries. Three main categories of information needs were identified: clinical, logistical, and psychosocial, with psychosocial needs being particularly significant, accounting for about 59% of instances. The study highlights the importance of addressing psychosocial concerns in addition to clinical and logistical information to effectively support individuals with or suspected STIs.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Infectious Diseases
S. Vargas, G. Calvo, J. Qquellon, F. Vasquez, K. Blondeel, R. Ballard, I Toskin
Summary: The global incidence and prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continue to increase, particularly in low-to middle-income countries. Syndromic management is commonly used in resource-limited settings. With the development of point-of-care (POC) tests, laboratories need to adapt to new roles in supporting testing by peripheral clinical staff.
CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTION
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Akaninyene Noah, Ashley Hill, Maria J. Perez-Patron, Abbey B. Berenson, Camilla R. Comeaux, Brandie D. Taylor
Summary: This study examined the association between foreign-born status and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in a cohort of expecting mothers. The findings showed that foreign-born women had a lower risk of STI diagnosis. Stratified analysis by race/ethnicity revealed that foreign-born status did not reduce the risk of STIs among Hispanic women, but it did reduce the risk among Black women. Furthermore, STIs increased the risk of adverse birth outcomes among US-born Black women, but not among US-born Hispanic women.
REPRODUCTIVE SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Isaiane da Silva Carvalho, Ryanne Carolynne Marques Gomes Mendes, Lais Helena de Souza Soares Lima, Gabrielle Pessoa da Silva, Moniquede Freitas Goncalves Lima, Tatiane Gomes Guedes, Francisca Marcia Pereira Linhares
Summary: This research assessed the effect of a board game on imprisoned women's knowledge about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and found that the game significantly increased participants' knowledge about STIs, with this increase remaining significant during the follow-up period.
Review
Immunology
Anne C. Spaulding, Zainab Rabeeah, Myrna del Mar Gonzalez-Montalvo, Matthew J. Akiyama, Brenda J. Baker, Heidi M. Bauer, Brent R. Gibson, Ank E. Nijhawan, Farah Parvez, Zoon Wangu, Philip A. Chan
Summary: 10 million people enter jails and prisons in the United States every year, with a high prevalence of STIs. These individuals are largely from communities of color and have lower access to healthcare and prevention compared to the general population. A systematic review of literature published since 2012 on STIs in various correctional facilities contributed to new recommendations in the CDC's treatment guidelines for STIs, including screening for Trichomonas in women entering correctional facilities.
CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Demography
Lauren Newmyer, Megan Evans, Corina Graif
Summary: STI rates are increasing in the United States and showing spatial disparities among urban populations and neighborhoods. The role of socially connected contexts, such as commuting and public transit networks, in the spread of STIs has been largely overlooked. Our study demonstrates how commuting and public transit networks contribute to the social spill-over of STIs in Chicago.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ricardo Rubio-Sanchez, Cristina Ubeda, Rocio Rios-Reina
Summary: This study aimed to detect volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted by highly prevalent STIs-causing bacteria in vaginal swabs and urine samples, in order to identify potential biomarkers for the early diagnosis of these STIs.
APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Lao-Tzu Allan-Blitz, Monica Gandhi, Paul Adamson, Ina Park, Gail Bolan, Jeffrey D. Klausner
Summary: The global outbreak of Mpox virus is a significant public health emergency, primarily transmitted through sexual activities. Strong evidence indicates temporal associations, specific sexual practices, high frequency of risk behaviors, and presence of infectious virus in sexual fluids. Labeling Mpox as a sexually transmitted disease will enable effective public health interventions and control measures to be implemented.
CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Angelina R. Sutin, Yannick Stephan, Mary A. Gerend, Eric Robinson, Michael Daly, Antonio Terracciano
JOURNAL OF PSYCHOSOMATIC RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Angelina R. Sutin, Eric Robinson, Michael Daly, Mary A. Gerend, Yannick Stephan, Martina Luchetti, Damaris Aschwanden, Jason E. Strickhouser, Ji Hyun Lee, Amanda A. Sesker, Antonio Terracciano
Article
Infectious Diseases
Victoria Diamond, Jeffrey Harman, Mary A. Gerend
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES
(2020)
Letter
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Minjee Lee, Mary A. Gerend, Eric Adjei Boakye
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Mary A. Gerend, Russell Bradbury, Jeffrey S. Harman, George Rust
Summary: It was found in the study that thousands of cervical, breast, and colorectal cancer screenings are conducted each year in the USA among individuals older than the age thresholds recommended by routine screening guidelines. Factors such as patients' age, race/ethnicity, and physicians' specialty may influence the value of cancer screening.
JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Anastasia Makhanova, Melissa A. Shepherd, E. Ashby Plant, Mary A. Gerend, Jon K. Maner
Summary: Trait differences in pathogen avoidance affect various social phenomena. This study found that childhood experiences with illness sensitize individuals to the threats posed by pathogens in adulthood.
EVOLUTIONARY BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mary A. Gerend, Cylena Stewart, Karen Wetzel
Summary: This study investigated the experiences of weight discrimination among Black, Latina, and sexual minority women and identified factors associated with vulnerability or resilience to the harmful health consequences of weight discrimination. The findings revealed the intersectional nature of women's experiences with weight discrimination. The study highlights new research questions for future studies.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Mary A. Gerend, Schemide Zetrenne, Angelina R. Sutin, Sylvie Naar, Jon K. Maner
Summary: People with obesity face discrimination and it is associated with poor health outcomes. This study examines the relationship between weight discrimination and health risk behaviors, and assesses the moderating effect of gender, race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation. The findings show that weight discrimination is associated with emotional eating, binge eating, unhealthy weight control behaviors, smoking, alcohol use, and sleep disturbance. Gender moderates the association between weight discrimination and binge eating, alcohol use, and physical activity.
ANNALS OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Sou Hyun Jang, Mary A. A. Gerend, Sangpil Youm, Yong J. Yi
Summary: This study analyzed questions and answers about COVID-19 vaccination posted on the social question-and-answer website Quora to examine the threshold of vaccine hesitancy and public discourse around it. The findings revealed that as positive sentiment towards vaccination increased, the number of new vaccinations in the United States also increased until reaching a peak. The vaccine hesitancy phase was identified by a decrease in positive sentiment from its peak. Factors associated with positive perceptions towards vaccines included safety, planning, best choices, ability, and help, while factors associated with vaccine hesitancy included early stages, variants, scientists, mutations, and effectiveness. Additionally, a period of vaccine resistance was identified, where individuals who decided not to be vaccinated were unlikely to change their minds without further enforcement or incentive. The study highlights the importance of addressing concerns about vaccine safety and rebuilding public trust in healthcare authorities to encourage vaccination efforts.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mary A. Gerend, Shefali Patel, Nicholas Ott, Karen Wetzel, Angelina R. Sutin, Antonio Terracciano, Jon K. Maner
Summary: The study examines coping strategies for weight discrimination and identifies seeking support, using distraction, engaging in cognitive restructuring, and ignoring stigmatizing encounters as the most effective methods, while eating and rumination are perceived as less effective.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Michael Bass, Kristen D. Rosen, Mary A. Gerend, Lauren S. Wakschlag, Krystal Madkins, Shariell T. Crosby, Nabil Alshurafa, Zachary Doyle King, Roozbeh Ghaffari, J. D. Smith
Summary: Short message service (SMS) plays a vital role in health informatics, but the lack of standardization in SMS delivery platforms presents challenges for implementing SMS-based interventions. The proposal of CAMPI aims to simplify implementation of SMS interventions, optimize health data capture, and enhance patient-provider communication.
FAMILIES SYSTEMS & HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Mary A. Gerend, Krystal Madkins, Shariell Crosby, Aaron K. Korpak, Gregory L. Phillips, Michael Bass, Magda Houlberg, Brian Mustanski
Summary: This study aimed to increase HPV vaccine initiation among young sexual minority men through a text messaging intervention. Results showed a significantly higher number of participants in the intervention group initiated the HPV vaccine compared to the control group. Overall, the findings suggest that text messaging interventions could be an effective and promising strategy for increasing HPV vaccine uptake among young sexual minority men.
ANNALS OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mary A. Gerend, Yesenia P. Stephens, Michelle M. Kazmer, Elizabeth H. Slate, Elena Reyes
Summary: This study examined the interactive effects of acculturation and enculturation on Latina/o caregivers' beliefs about completing the human papillomavirus vaccine series. Findings suggest that caregivers with low acculturation scores who retain more of their heritage culture are more knowledgeable and hold more favorable beliefs about series completion. It highlights the importance of independently assessing acculturation and enculturation in Latina/o immigrant populations.
JOURNAL OF IMMIGRANT AND MINORITY HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Social
Angelina R. Sutin, Mary A. Gerend, Jon K. Maner, Yannick Stephan, Antonio Terracciano
JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN PERSONALITY
(2020)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Mary A. Gerend, Angelina R. Sutin, Antonio Terracciano, Jon K. Maner
OBESITY SCIENCE & PRACTICE
(2020)