Patterns of uptake of treatment for self reported sexually transmitted infection symptoms in rural Zimbabwe

Objectives: To determine the extent of self reported symptoms perceived to be related to sexually transmitted infections and the patterns of subsequent treatment seeking behaviour in a predominantly rural population of Zimbabwe. Methods: A population based survey of 4331 men and 5149 women was condu...

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Published in:Sexually transmitted infections 2005-08, Vol.81 (4), p.326-332
Main Authors: Lewis, J J C, Garnett, G P, Nyamukapa, C A, Donnelly, C A, Mason, P R, Gregson, S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Age
Age Distribution
Biological and medical sciences
confidential voting interview
Data analysis
Female
General aspects
herpes simplex virus type 2
HIV
HSV-2
Human immunodeficiency virus
Human infectious diseases. Experimental studies and models
Humans
ICVI
In Practice
Infections
Infectious diseases
informal
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Patient Acceptance of Health Care - statistics & numerical data
Polls & surveys
Regression Analysis
Rural areas
Rural Health
Self Disclosure
Sex Distribution
Sexual Behavior
Sexually transmitted diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases - epidemiology
Sexually Transmitted Diseases - therapy
sexually transmitted infection
sexually transmitted infections
STD
STIs
Survival analysis
Urethral Diseases - epidemiology
Urethral Diseases - therapy
Vagina
Vaginal Discharge - epidemiology
Vaginal Discharge - therapy
Variables
Womens health
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe - epidemiology
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Summary:Objectives: To determine the extent of self reported symptoms perceived to be related to sexually transmitted infections and the patterns of subsequent treatment seeking behaviour in a predominantly rural population of Zimbabwe. Methods: A population based survey of 4331 men and 5149 women was conducted in rural Zimbabwe during 1998–2000. Structured confidential interviews collected data on self reported sexually transmitted infection symptoms, treatment seeking behaviour, sociodemographic characteristics, and sexual behaviour. Results: 25% of men aged 17–54 years report experiencing genital sores and 25% of men report experiencing urethral discharge; 30% of women aged 15–44 years report experiencing vaginal discharge. The lifetime number of sexual partners, age, and years of sexual activity were all significant predictors of symptoms for both men and women (all p values
ISSN:1368-4973
1472-3263
DOI:10.1136/sti.2004.012773