Healthcare-seeking behavior and sexual behavior of patients with sexually transmitted diseases in Nairobi, Kenya

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作者：
Fonck, K
Mwai, C
Rakwar, J
Kirui, P
Ndinya-Achola, JO
Temmerman, M
机构：
[1] Univ Ghent, Dept Obstet & Gynecol, Int Ctr Reprod Hlth, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium
[2] Univ Nairobi, Dept Med Microbiol, Nairobi, Kenya
[3] Nairobi City Council, Dept Publ Hlth, Nairobi, Kenya
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SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES | 2001年 / 28卷 / 07期
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D O I：
10.1097/00007435-200107000-00002
中图分类号：
R51 [传染病];
学科分类号：
100401 ;
摘要：
Background: Sexual and health-seeking behaviors are important components of sexually transmitted disease (STD) control. Goals: To generate data for improved STD prevention and care, and to assess sexual behavior and relevant health-seeking behavior. Study Design: A questionnaire to elicit social, demographic, healthcare-seeking, and sexual behavior information was administered to 471 patients attending the referral clinic for STDs in Nairobi, Kenya, Results: A large proportion of the patients had sought treatment in public and private sectors before attending the clinic for STDs, Women waited longer than men to seek medical care. In addition, women more than men engaged in sex while symptomatic, mostly with their regular partner. Condoms were used rarely during. illness. In their self-reports, 68% of the men admitted to having extramarital affairs, and 30% to paying for sex, yet they blamed their wives for their STDs, Conclusion: Health education messages in Kenya need adaptation to improve health seeking behavior and safe sex practices.
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