In:
Public Health Forum, Walter de Gruyter GmbH, Vol. 22, No. 3 ( 2014-10-1), p. 7-8
Abstract:
Despite the fact that they are largely preventable and curable, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) present a major global public health problem disproportionally affecting young persons aged 15-25 years. Several STIs can occur without, or only with mild and passing symptoms over long periods of time, leading to delayed diagnosis and treatment, and also increasing the chance of the infections being passed on during unprotected sexual intercourse. According to reports, many adolescents get information on STIs such as chlamydia and human papillomavirus only after getting infected.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1876-4851
,
0944-5587
DOI:
10.1016/j.phf.2014.07.017
Language:
English
Publisher:
Walter de Gruyter GmbH
Publication Date:
2014
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