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Abstract
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are a major public health problem now compounded by the advent of AIDS and HIV infection. The size of the problem represented by STDs and HIV is unknown however it is estimated that there are 333 million new cases of STD per annum and currently 15-20 million people infected worldwide with HIV. Control programmes for STDs must prevent the acquisition of STDs, their complications and sequelae and interrupt and reduce transmission. They can also reduce the incidence of HIV infection. Such programmes must place emphasis on health education, condom usage, altering health seeking behaviour and providing case management. The syndromic approach currently offers the most realistic, and cost effective, way in which to treat patients.Entities:
Keywords: Barrier Methods; Behavior; Condom; Contraception; Contraceptive Methods; Developing Countries; Diseases; Education; Examinations And Diagnoses; Family Planning; Health Education; Hiv Infections--prevention and control; Infections; Integrated Programs--beneficial effects; Organization And Administration; Programs; Reproductive Tract Infections; Risk Reduction Behavior; Screening; Sexually Transmitted Diseases--prevention and control; Viral Diseases
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Year: 1996 PMID： 8698372 PMCID： PMC1195613 DOI： 10.1136/sti.72.2.83
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Genitourin Med ISSN： 0266-4348