TY - JOUR
T1 - Risk factors for sexually transmitted infections among men who have sex with men
AU - Malefo, Matshidiso A.
AU - Ayo-Yusuf, Olalekan
AU - Mokgatle, Mathildah M.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
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PY - 2023
Y1 - 2023
N2 - Background: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a global public health concern and sub-Saharan Africa, has limited data on STIs in the men who have sex with men (MSM) population. Syndromic management has controversies for treating asymptomatic STIs (ASTIs). Aim: The aim of this study was to describe the risk factors for STIs among MSM. Setting: This study was conducted in Tshwane North, Gauteng Province in South Africa. Methods: A cross-sectional quantitative design was employed using structured questionnaires, rapid plasma reagent test, from December 2021 to May 2022. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were used for statistical analysis. Results: A total of 200 MSM with the mean age of 27.6, standard deviations: 6.8 participated, and STIs prevalence was 66%, with 37% concurrent infections. Ureaplasma urealyticum was (24%), Mycoplasma hominis (23%), Chlamydia trachomatis (20%), Treponema pallidum (20%) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (9%). The risk factors for acquisition of STI include having a new partner in the last month (OR = 1.68; CI: 0.98-3.13). Conclusion: The prevalence of ASTIs is high. Serial and multiple sexual partners are the risk factors. Contribution: This study contributes to the body of knowledge of the burden of STIs among high-risk population.
AB - Background: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a global public health concern and sub-Saharan Africa, has limited data on STIs in the men who have sex with men (MSM) population. Syndromic management has controversies for treating asymptomatic STIs (ASTIs). Aim: The aim of this study was to describe the risk factors for STIs among MSM. Setting: This study was conducted in Tshwane North, Gauteng Province in South Africa. Methods: A cross-sectional quantitative design was employed using structured questionnaires, rapid plasma reagent test, from December 2021 to May 2022. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were used for statistical analysis. Results: A total of 200 MSM with the mean age of 27.6, standard deviations: 6.8 participated, and STIs prevalence was 66%, with 37% concurrent infections. Ureaplasma urealyticum was (24%), Mycoplasma hominis (23%), Chlamydia trachomatis (20%), Treponema pallidum (20%) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (9%). The risk factors for acquisition of STI include having a new partner in the last month (OR = 1.68; CI: 0.98-3.13). Conclusion: The prevalence of ASTIs is high. Serial and multiple sexual partners are the risk factors. Contribution: This study contributes to the body of knowledge of the burden of STIs among high-risk population.
KW - HIV
KW - alcohol use
KW - asymptomatic
KW - men who have sex with men
KW - risk factors
KW - sexual behaviour
KW - sexually transmitted infections
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U2 - 10.4102/PHCFM.V15I1.4080
DO - 10.4102/PHCFM.V15I1.4080
M3 - Article
C2 - 37916720
AN - SCOPUS:85175770483
SN - 2071-2928
VL - 15
JO - African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
JF - African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
IS - 1
M1 - a4080
ER -
