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Midwifery continuity models are growing worldwide, but few such alternatives are available in Sweden. There is sparse knowledge about Swedish midwives' attitudes about midwifery continuity models.

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Swedish midwives' attitudes towards continuity models-a cross-sectional survey.

Author(s):
Hildingsson I; Fahlbeck H; Larsson B; Johansson M

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Sweden doesn't have many midwifery continuity models, which are becoming popular in other countries. There isn't much information about what Swedish midwives think about these models.

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pubmed id: 38430672 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Men who have sex with men (MSM) are at increased risk for human papillomavirus-associated oropharyngeal cancer (HPV-OPC). The objective of this analysis was to create a psychometrically validated scale to measure perception of risk for HPV-OPC.

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Sexual Behavior and Perceived Risk for Oropharyngeal Cancer Among Men Who Have Sex With Men: A Psychometric Scale Validation.

Author(s):
Bennis SL; Rohloff CT; Zhang Z; Kohli N; Zoschke IN; Rosser BRS; Nyitray AG; Wilkerson JM; Stull CL; Khariwala SS; Ross MW

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Men who have sex with men can get a type of cancer in their throat caused by a virus. The study made a tool to help understand how much these men think they might get this cancer.

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pubmed id: 38430512 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Home-based self-collected dried blood spot (DBS) sampling could simplify sexual health and preexposure prophylaxis care and reduce sexually transmitted infections (STIs) clinic visits for men who have sex with men (MSM). We compared the performance of DBS to venipuncture collected blood samples to test four STIs and creatinine concentration.

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Use of Home-Based Self-Collected Dried Blood Spots to Test for Syphilis, Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Hepatitis C and B Virus Infections and Measuring Creatinine Concentration.

Author(s):
Nieuwenburg SA; Bruisten SM; Heijman T; Vermeulen W; van Dam AP; Schim van der Loeff MF; de Vries HJC

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This study looked at using dried blood spot samples that people can collect at home to make it easier to manage sexual health and prevention care. The researchers compared these at-home samples to the usual blood samples taken at a clinic to see how well they worked for checking four different infections and a chemical in the blood called creatinine.

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pubmed id: 38430511 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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To explore experiences of pain in the context of early medical abortion (EMA) in the UK and to guide best practice around anticipatory guidance on pain.

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Foregrounding pain in self-managed early medication abortion: a qualitative study.

Author(s):
Purcell C; Newton VL; Bloomer F; Hoggart L

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The research looks at what pain feels like for people having an early medical abortion in the UK. It aims to help doctors and nurses give better advice and care about what pain to expect.

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pubmed id: 38429082 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Knowledge regarding the effects and side effects of gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) in adults is rapidly growing, partly through international research networks such as the European Network for the Investigation of Gender Incongruence (ENIGI). However, data on the effects of puberty suppression (PS) and GAHT in transgender and gender diverse (TGD) youth are limited, although these data are of crucial importance, given the controversies surrounding this treatment.

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A European Network for the Investigation of Gender Incongruence in adolescents.

Author(s):
Boogers LS; Wiepjes CM; Staphorsius AS; Klink DT; Ciancia S; Romani A; Stolk THR; van den Boogaard E; Steensma TD; de Vries ALC; van Trotsenburg ASP; den Heijer M; Fisher AD; Cools M; Hannema SE

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Scientists have learned more about how hormone treatment helps adults, thanks to international research. But they still need more information to understand how this treatment affects young people.

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pubmed id: 38427555 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Family members often cite broader societal discourses and norms when forcing Chinese queer people to engage in heterosexual marriage (referred to as HMQ; heterosexual marriage undertaken by Chinese queer people). It is unclear what these social norms entail and how the norms are maintained. This paper examines 89 Chinese newspaper articles to uncover the societal discourses driving families to pressure queer people into heterosexual marriage. We identified three framings: (1) Highlighting problems of formality marriage (the marriage between two queer people) and gay's wife marriage (the marriage between a queer man and a heterosexual woman); (2) portraying people involved in formality marriage and gay's wife marriage as suffering from heteronormative pressure to engage in marriage; and (3) presenting formality marriage in a collaboration frame and gay's wife marriage in a deception frame. These framings suggest heteronormativity in marriage is upheld in societal discourses about HMQ and sustained by two hierarchies created in Chinese newspaper articles: one degrading queer marriage practices, which made heterosexual marriage undertaken by queer people inferior to ideal heterosexual marriage; another stratifying queer marriage practices, which made the marriage between a queer man and a heterosexual woman less acceptable than the marriage between two queer people.

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Sustaining Heteronormativity in Marriage: How Chinese Newspapers Frame Heterosexual Marriage Undertaken by Chinese Queer People.

Author(s):
Zhu J; Bal M; Zhou X; Stok M; de Wit J

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The paper looks at how family members push Chinese queer people to marry someone of the opposite gender because of what society expects. It studied Chinese newspapers to see why families do this and found that society prefers certain types of marriages, which makes queer people feel pressured to have these marriages even if they don't want to. The newspapers showed that society sees regular marriages as better than queer marriages and that queer marriages are not treated equally.

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pubmed id: 38421301 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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The needs and concerns of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning (LGBTQ+) patients with cancer remain poorly understood. This is important as LGBTQ+ patients have an elevated risk of developing certain cancers and have poorer oncologic outcomes compared to non-LGBTQ+ patients. The lack of research may be linked to the complexity of studying the needs and concerns of this patient population. This review aimed to describe the evidence that sought to identify the needs and concerns of LGBTQ+ cancer patients. Studies were extracted using keywords such as "LGBTQ" and "Oncology." Patient participants were excluded if they did not identify as LGBTQ+ and if they did not have cancer or were not cancer survivors. Healthcare professionals were excluded if they were not oncology specific. A total of 22 studies met our inclusion criteria. LGBTQ+ cancer patients expressed concerns surrounding heteronormative assumptions made by healthcare professionals, a lack of LGBTQ±specific cancer support groups, and psychosexual concerns such as erectile dysfunction following cancer treatment. Oncology healthcare professionals lacked the knowledge and education that are required to manage this patient cohort. Further research is required to investigate the needs and concerns of LGBTQ+ cancer patients specifically in the radiation oncology setting.

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Investigating the Needs and Concerns of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, or Questioning Cancer Patients.

Author(s):
Zazzera SK; Poole C; Marignol L

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LGBTQ+ people with cancer face unique challenges, like doctors not understanding their needs and lack of support groups. Research on this topic is limited and more studies are needed, especially about treatment like radiation therapy.

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pubmed id: 38421298 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Previous studies on same-sex attractions and sexualities in general have explored various dimensions and the social and psychological implications of its existence in societies where they are rejected or accepted. While existing studies have addressed these phenomena in the broader context, this research focuses specifically on Nigeria. Recent investigations indicate that same-sex attraction is vehemently rejected in Nigerian society, both in physical and online spaces, reinforced by the enactment of the Same-Sex Marriage Prohibition Act (SSMPA 2014) and prevalent homophobia. This implies that queer Nigerians put in efforts to ensure networking and sociality amidst these impediments. The current study examines the presence of queer Nigerians and the visibility of their sexualities as sex panic in Nigeria. It also examines the formation of queer publics and counterpublics in the country, and shedding light on the ways queer Nigerians navigate societal constraints through traditional and geosocial networking options.

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Sex Panics: Queer (Counter)publics, Networking, and Sociality in Nigeria.

Author(s):
Amodu AD

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The study looks at how people in Nigeria who are attracted to the same gender deal with challenges, since many in Nigeria do not accept same-sex relationships. It shows how these people find ways to connect and support each other despite the difficulties they face.

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pubmed id: 38421284 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Patient-doctor communication is an important component of patient-centered care and should be adapted to the target group. Adapting communication to transgender and gender-diverse individuals is particularly difficult, as little is known about the preferences of this group. Thus, the aim of the study was to develop a questionnaire to assess the communication preferences of the target group. Based on a qualitative study, an item pool was created, which was tested in a survey in September 2022. An item analysis was conducted and items with unacceptable characteristics were removed. The remaining item pool was examined with an explorative factor analysis. The sample consisted of  = 264 individuals. Of the initial k = 43 items, k = 9 items remained in the final factor analysis. The final two factor solution explained 60.7% of the variance. The factors describe the emotional resonance in communication (Cronbach's α = .74; e.g. "My medical doctors should be happy for me when my treatment progresses positively.") as well as gender-related communication (Cronbach's α = .85; e.g. "My medical doctors should introduce themselves with pronouns."). Overall, the questionnaire captures the communication preferences of transgender and gender-diverse individuals in medical conversations. It covers two important topics for the target group, but further validation is necessary.

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Health Communication Preferences of Transgender and Gender-Diverse Individuals - Development and First Psychometric Evaluation of the CommTrans Questionnaire.

Author(s):
von der Warth R; Horstmeier LM; Körner M; Farin-Glattacker E

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This study made a questionnaire to help doctors talk better with transgender and gender-diverse patients. They started with 43 questions and narrowed it down to 9 that were most important. The questions focus on how doctors show they care and respect patients' gender identities.

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pubmed id: 38421283 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Schools play a key role in supporting, protecting, and advocating for LGBTQ students. However, educational programs worldwide tend to exclude and marginalize LGBTQ issues, especially when it comes to ethnic and racial minorities. In the current study, we examined Arab school counselors' experiences of working with Arab-Muslim LGBTQ youth. After 100 counselors declined to participate, the study included semi-structured interviews with 60 female counselors in Arab-Muslim schools in Israel. Data were analyzed using interpretive phenomenological analysis. Four main themes emerged: religious considerations, causal explanations of LGBTQ orientation, working practices, and supportive resources. Our findings point to the unique challenges facing Arab school counselors who are torn between their professional values and traditional norms. Among the strategies counselors used for managing this tension were separating LGBTQ orientation from LGBTQ adolescents, passive listening while avoiding proactive inquiry, and referring to LBGTQ orientation as a transient phase. Our findings emphasize the need to develop culturally relevant programs that address LGBTQ orientation for students, teachers, and families.

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"God Did Not Create Us This Way": An Investigation into the Experiences of School Counselors Working with Arab-Muslim LGBTQ Youth.

Author(s):
Da'as R; Slobodin O

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This study looked at how school counselors in Arab-Muslim schools in Israel help LGBTQ students. It found that counselors face challenges because of different beliefs and sometimes think being LGBTQ is just a phase. The study suggests making programs that better support LGBTQ students.

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pubmed id: 38421282 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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An emerging body of evidence suggests that a significant number of HIV-positive migrants to Europe acquire HIV after arriving in their host country. There is an urgent need to rethink HIV and AIDS prevention for migrant populations and to acknowledge the specific vulnerability to HIV and AIDS that migrants face. This article uses empirical data collected in a qualitative sociological study conducted in Switzerland. We provide evidence for the heuristic value of articulating an intersectional approach within a multilevel (biographical, interactional and contextual) framework to capture the complexity of the vulnerability to HIV and AIDS. We show that migrants' specific vulnerability to HIV and AIDS results from social vulnerabilities related to many social and cultural dimensions, including migration status, socioeconomic conditions, gender and sexual identity, sexual norms, the relational context in which sex occurs, power relations and sociocultural structures of the receiving country. The three case studies presented illustrate how HIV-related processes of intersectional vulnerability are embedded in sexism, cisgenderism, and racism, and how they are closely linked to social inequalities in health. Effective HIV and AIDS prevention for migrants must take greater account of these power relations and sociocultural structures.

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Migrants facing intersectional vulnerability to HIV and AIDS in Switzerland: an exploratory study.

Author(s):
Mellini L; Poglia Mileti F; Tadorian M

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Many people who move to Europe get HIV after they arrive. Migrants face special risks because of things like where they come from, their job, gender, and the new country’s culture. To help them better, we should think about these things.

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pubmed id: 38415354 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Adolescence is an important period for the development of gender identity. We studied the development of gender non-contentedness, i.e., unhappiness with being the gender aligned with one's sex, from early adolescence to young adulthood, and its association with self-concept, behavioral and emotional problems, and adult sexual orientation. Participants were 2772 adolescents (53% male) from the Tracking Adolescents' Individual Lives Survey population and clinical cohort. Data from six waves were included (ages 11-26). Gender non-contentedness was assessed with the item "I wish to be of the opposite sex" from the Youth and Adult Self-Report at all six waves. Behavioral and emotional problems were measured by total scores of these scales at all six waves. Self-concept was assessed at age 11 using the Global Self-Worth and Physical Appearance subscales of the Self-Perception Profile for Children. Sexual orientation was assessed at age 22 by self-report. In early adolescence, 11% of participants reported gender non-contentedness. The prevalence decreased with age and was 4% at the last follow-up (around age 26). Three developmental trajectories of gender non-contentedness were identified: no gender non-contentedness (78%), decreasing gender non-contentedness (19%), and increasing gender non-contentedness (2%). Individuals with an increasing gender non-contentedness more often were female and both an increasing and decreasing trajectory were associated with a lower global self-worth, more behavioral and emotional problems, and a non-heterosexual sexual orientation. Gender non-contentedness, while being relatively common during early adolescence, in general decreases with age and appears to be associated with a poorer self-concept and mental health throughout development.

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Title:
Development of Gender Non-Contentedness During Adolescence and Early Adulthood.

Author(s):
Rawee P; Rosmalen JGM; Kalverdijk L; Burke SM

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The study looked at how teens feel about their gender and found that some kids wish they were the opposite gender. As they grow up, fewer kids feel this way, but those who do often have more emotional and behavior problems. This feeling is also linked to how they see themselves and their sexual orientation when they are older.

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pubmed id: 38413534 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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This article relies on quantitative data collected in Switzerland as part of a research study on sexual transactions among youth. Building on an analytical framework that defines sexual transactions in terms of negotiated exchanges rooted in social representations, we explored how they were perceived by the Swiss young people included in our sample at a cognitive, ethical, and political level. We found that research participants who reported having experienced sexual transactions viewed them much more positively than those who reported never having engaged in such exchanges. While this was especially true among young women, we also found that the tendency of respondents to perceive sexual transactions negatively increased with age. When analyzed in light of the qualitative results of our study, these quantitative findings suggest that negative representations of sexual transactions are less likely to be based on lived experience than on an ideal-type of sexual behavior. In other words, our research highlights how young people interpret sexuality according to norms developed within a heteronormative matrix.

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Title:
Social Representations and Experiences of Sexual Transactions Among Swiss Youth.

Author(s):
Colombo A; Carbajal M; Milani R

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This study from Switzerland looked at how young people see sexual transactions. It found that those who had experienced them viewed them more positively, especially young women, but negative views increased with age. The research suggests these views are shaped by social norms rather than personal experiences.

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pubmed id: 38413533 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Assisted partner notification services (APS) are widely implemented throughout sub-Saharan Africa. The effectiveness of APS among persons with previously diagnosed human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is uncertain, and there are few published data on the success of integrating referrals for HIV preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) into APS.

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Assisted Partner Notification Services in Namibia: Comparison of Case-Finding in Persons With New and Previously Diagnosed Human Immunodeficiency Virus, and Success as a Platform for PrEP Referral.

Author(s):
O'Bryan G; Chirairo H; Munyayi F; Ensminger A; Barnabee G; Dzinotyiweyi E; Mwandingi L; Ashipala L; Forster N; O'Malley G; Golden M

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APS helps notify partners about HIV infections in sub-Saharan Africa. It's unclear how well it works for those already diagnosed with HIV, and there's not much information on adding HIV prevention advice.

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pubmed id: 38412468 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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In settings without etiologic testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), programs rely on STI symptom data to inform priorities. To evaluate whether self-reported STI symptoms in household surveys consistently represent the STI burden, we compared symptomatic infection rates between survey self-reporting and health facility case reporting in Malawi.

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Burden and Trends of Symptomatic Sexually Transmitted Infections in Malawi From 2000 to 2021: Comparative Analysis of Survey and Case Report Data.

Author(s):
Michalow J; Jahn A; Cori A; Boily MC; Chimpandule T; Mbiriyawanda S; Ozituosauka W; Nyirenda R; Imai-Eaton JW

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In places where doctors can't test for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), they use people’s reports of STI symptoms to make decisions. This study checked if people's own reports of their symptoms in surveys match with the reports from health facilities in Malawi.

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pubmed id: 38412467 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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As the incidence of syphilis continues to increase, examining benzathine penicillin G (BPG) treatment data provides valuable insight for public health strategies. This study analyzed the trends of where BPG is administered relative to the initial clinical site of syphilis diagnosis. Our findings are timely in the context of recent national BPG shortages.

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Access to Benzathine Penicillin G Treatment for Persons With Syphilis, Maricopa County, Arizona, 2021.

Author(s):
Mangone E; Bell J; Devlin S; Khurana R; Taylor MM

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This study looked at how a medicine called benzathine penicillin G is given to people with syphilis. Researchers checked where people first went to the doctor and where they got the medicine. This is important because there have been shortages of the medicine recently.

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pubmed id: 38412466 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) has acquired significant resistance, primarily due to extensive and unwarranted antibiotic utilization over several decades. This resistance has largely been associated with the syndromic management of sexually transmitted infections, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where affordable point of care tests are unavailable. To address this diagnostic gap, FIND has developed a low-cost lateral flow assay for the detection of NG at the point of care.

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Development of a Novel Fluorescent-Based Lateral Flow Assay for the Detection of Neisseria gonorrhoeae at the Point of Care.

Author(s):
Gleeson B; Piton J; Mazzola L; McHugh S; Bender J; Lear M; Gavrikova T; Van Der Pol B; Daniels B; Osborn J; Dailey P; Ferreyra C

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Neisseria gonorrhoeae has become resistant to many antibiotics because they've been used too much for many years. This is especially a problem in places where tests are too expensive. FIND has made a low-cost test that can be used easily to detect this infection.

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pubmed id: 38412465 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Positive attitudes toward human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) treatment, such as reduced concern about HIV transmissibility, are associated with sexual behaviors that may increase the risk of bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBM). We examined associations between HIV treatment attitudes and bacterial STI diagnoses among GBM in Canada's three largest cities.

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Human Immunodeficiency Virus Treatment Attitudes and Bacterial Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Gay and Bisexual Men.

Author(s):
Hart TA; Noor SW; Tavangar F; Zahran A; Skakoon-Sparling S; Tan DHS; Lambert G; Grace D; Lachowsky N; Sang JM; Palma PA; Zhang T; Dvorakova M; Cox J; Moore DM

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Some people think that HIV treatment makes HIV less of a worry. This might lead to behaviors that increase the chance of getting other infections. The study looked at this connection among men in Canada's biggest cities.

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pubmed id: 38412464 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Internationally, HIV-related stigma and crystal methamphetamine (meth) use have been described as barriers to treatment adherence among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (gbMSM). Crystal meth use has been increasing among gbMSM in the Metropolitan Area of Mexico City (MAMC). Therefore, this study aimed to determine the association between HIV-related stigma and HIV treatment adherence among gbMSM who use crystal meth in the MAMC. This study was undertaken as part of an exploratory study of crystal meth use in the MAMC. The data were collected from September to December 2021 through an encrypted online survey. Participants (n = 89) were gbMSM adults living with HIV who reported crystal meth use in the past month that were recruited through an online snowball sampling. The online survey included questions about HIV treatment adherence, sexual behaviors, the Alcohol, Smoking, and Substance Involved Screening Test, and the HIV-Related Stigma Mechanisms Scale. Logistic regression analyses assessed the association between HIV-related stigma and HIV treatment adherence. The multivariate logistic regression model showed that, controlling for health insurance [adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 0.13; 95% confidence intervals (CI)  = 0.02-0.59] and educational level (AOR = 0.16; 95% CI = 0.02-0.88), non-adherence to HIV treatment was independently associated with higher HIV-related stigma (AOR = 1.06; 95% CI = 1.01-1.12). Public health policies must include HIV-related stigma and substance use in treating gbMSM with HIV.

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HIV-Related Stigma and Treatment Adherence Among Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men Who Use Crystal Meth in the Metropolitan Area of Mexico City.

Author(s):
Jiménez-Rivagorza L; Orozco R; Medina-Mora ME; Rafful C

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This study looked at how feeling bad about having HIV and using meth affect taking medicine for HIV among men in Mexico City. The researchers found that people who felt more stigma didn't take their medicine as well. It's important for health programs to think about these issues to help people with HIV.

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pubmed id: 38409457 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Partner notification (PN) is key to controlling sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Digital PN options (e.g. social media, short message service (SMS), emails) are promising in increasing PN behaviour. However, their implementation is often challenging and studies report varied levels of acceptability and uptake of PN, highlighting the need to optimise digital PN interventions.

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Improving digital partner notification for sexually transmitted infections and HIV through a systematic review and application of the Behaviour Change Wheel approach.

Author(s):
Kocur W; McLeod J; Bloch SCM; MacDonald JJ; Woodward C; McInnes-Dean A; Gibbs JJ; Saunders JJ; Blandford AA; Estcourt C; Flowers P

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Telling partners about STIs and HIV infection helps stop the spread. Using phones and the internet for this is a good idea but can be hard to do. We need to make these digital methods better because not everyone uses or likes them.

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pubmed id: 38402852 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Risky sexual behaviour (RSB) is a serious public health problem for adolescents. We examined whether a contingency management intervention implemented by juvenile probation officers (JPOs) targeting substance use also impacted RSB.

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Juvenile probation officers delivering an intervention for substance use significantly reduces adolescents' risky sexual behaviours.

Author(s):
Fix RL; Walsh CS; Sheidow AJ; McCart MR; Chapman JE; Drazdowski TK

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The study looked at a plan to help kids on probation avoid drugs and risky sexual behavior. Probation officers used this plan to see if it would help kids make safer choices.

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pubmed id: 38402850 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Increasing rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) over the past decade underscore the need for early testing and treatment. Communicating HIV/STI risk effectively can promote individuals' intention to test, which is critical for the prevention and control of HIV/STIs. We aimed to determine which visual displays of risk would be the most likely to increase testing or use of prevention strategies.

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Assessing the effectiveness of HIV/STI risk communication displays among Melbourne Sexual Health Centre attendees: a cross-sectional, observational and vignette-based study.

Author(s):
Latt PM; Soe NN; Fairley C; Xu X; King A; Rahman R; Ong JJ; Phillips TR; Zhang L

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By showing the risk of getting diseases like HIV in different ways, scientists want to find the best way to get people to test early. Early testing can help stop the spread of these diseases.

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pubmed id: 38395609 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Gonorrhea is the second most common bacterial sexually transmitted infection in the United States, with rising rates. Emerging antimicrobial resistance threatens public health, and vaccines are in development. This study documents patient-reported gonorrhea symptoms and health-related quality-of-life (HRQoL) impact in women who have sex with men (WSM), men who have sex with women (MSW), and men who have sex with men (MSM).

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A Qualitative Concept Elicitation Study to Understand Patient-Reported Symptoms and Impacts of Neisseria gonorrhoeae Infections in the United States.

Author(s):
Kocaata Z; Currie B; Beck E; Zaiser E; Cutts K; Barnes N; Meszaros K

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Gonorrhea is a common infection that is getting harder to treat because some medicines don't work as well anymore. Scientists are working on vaccines to help. This study looked at how gonorrhea affects the health and daily lives of different groups of people.

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pubmed id: 38395028 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Since the outbreak of COVID-19 disease, the environment, families, individuals, and their ways of living have been affected. Social distancing was one of the strategies for the prevention of SARS-CoV-2 infection. It led to limited social interactions for fear of contracting the infection, which ultimately affected relationships, among which is sexual health.

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Effect of COVID-19 on sexual function and activities among reproductive-age women in Ibadan, South-West Nigeria.

Author(s):
Abdus-Salam RA; Idowu OC; Akinlusi FM; Bello Y; Morhason-Bello IO

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The COVID-19 outbreak changed many things for people and how they live. To stop the virus, people had to stay away from each other, which made it hard to meet and talk to friends and family. This also affected how people felt about their close relationships and their health.

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pubmed id: 38390285 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Gender dysphoria and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) co-occur at high rates. Yet, it is unknown whether gender dysphoria and ASD are associated with common or distinct neurobiological correlates or how they relate to experiences of gender-related body incongruence. Using the Social Responsiveness Scale, we assessed autistic traits in 99 transgender and 99 cisgender individuals and investigated their associations with gender-related body incongruence, measured via a visually based "Body Morph" test, and with cortical thickness in the brain. Autistic traits were significantly higher among transgender individuals, and those with higher autistic traits had higher body incongruence scoring. Among transgender individuals, higher autistic traits were linked with a thinner cortex bilaterally in the temporal pole and the superior and inferior temporal gyri. Autistic traits were only partly associated with cortical morphology patterns previously reported in transgender individuals; instead, they were primarily linked to temporal lobe areas mediating social cognition. While replicating the previous literature on the increased prevalence of autistic traits among transgender individuals, this study reports specific regions in the brains of transgender individuals where cortical thickness is associated with autistic traits.

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Title:
Gender Incongruence and Autistic Traits: Cerebral and Behavioral Underpinnings.

Author(s):
Khorashad BS; Wang Y; Holmberg M; Dhejne C; Savic I

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Some people have both autism and gender dysphoria. This study found that transgender people often have more autistic traits, and these traits relate to certain brain areas being thinner. The study helps us understand how being transgender and having autism affects the brain.

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pubmed id: 38388763 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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We introduce internalized heterosexist racism (IHR), or the internalization of damaging stereotypes, harmful beliefs, and negative attitudes about being a sexual minority person of color. We also present the initial development and validation of the Brief Internalized Heterosexist Racism Scale for gay and bisexual Black men (IHR-GBBM), a unidimensional, 10-item measure of IHR. Exploratory factor analyses on an internet-obtained sample of gay and bisexual Black men (N = 312; Mean age = 30.36 years) show that the IHR-GBBM had evidence of good internal consistency, and good convergent, discriminant, concurrent, and incremental validity. The IHR-GBBM was positively correlated with internalized racism, internalized heterosexism, and discrimination (racist, heterosexist). IHR was also negatively correlated with race stigma consciousness, weakly positively correlated with sexual identity stigma consciousness, but not correlated with either race identity, sexual identity, or social desirability. Hierarchical regressions showed that the IHR-GBBM explained an additional variance of 2.8% and 3.1% in anxiety symptoms and substance use coping, respectively, after accounting for (1) sociodemographics, (2) internalized racism and internalized heterosexism, and (3) an interaction of internalized racism and internalized heterosexism. Older participants and those who were "out" about their sexual identity reported lower IHR. Those who did not know/want to report their HIV status reported greater IHR. Results revealed no sexual identity, sexual position, relationship status, income, education, or employment status differences in IHR. We hope the development of the IHR-GBBM spurs future research on predictors and consequences of IHR. We discuss limitations and implications for the future study of internalized heterosexist racism.

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Initial Development and Validation of the Brief Internalized Heterosexist Racism Scale for Gay and Bisexual Black Men: A Measure of Internalized Heterosexist Racism.

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James D

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The researchers studied how some Black gay and bisexual men feel bad about themselves because of stereotypes and other negative ideas they have learned. They made a test called the IHR-GBBM to measure these feelings and found that it works well. People who are older or open about their identity felt less bad, while not knowing or not wanting to share their HIV status made some feel worse.

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pubmed id: 38388762 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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The traditional gender binary constitutes an integral aspect of Islamic social ethics, which has a pivotal role in shaping religious obligations, legal proceedings, and interpersonal judgments within Muslim communities. Within the familial sphere, this gender binary underscores fundamental responsibilities encompassing parenthood, filial duties, and inheritance rights. Recent years have witnessed a growing challenge to the traditional concept of the gender binary within Islamic societies. This shift is driven by increasing social libertarianism that emphasizes gender fluidity and individual choice. Hence, this article aims to critically scrutinize evolving discussions and controversies about the rights of intersex and transgender individuals, particularly issues relating to sex reassignment or gender-affirming surgery, marriage, and reproduction, from the perspective of the Sunni tradition of Islam. To support the various interpretations and insights presented here, a comprehensive and rigorous analysis is carried out on various religious texts and scholarly sources to elucidate the theological and jurisprudential positions on gender issues. It is thus concluded that Shariah offers greater flexibility in the treatment of intersex individuals compared to those with gender dysphoria because the intersex condition is viewed as a physical impairment that is not the choice of the afflicted individual. By contrast, in the case of individuals with gender dysphoria, they are willfully attempting to change their recognized biological sex, that God had naturally given to them at birth. Therefore, it is recommended that such transgender individuals deserve respectful psychological and social rehabilitation with help and guidance from religious authorities, their families, and communities.

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Sex Reassignment Surgery, Marriage, and Reproductive Rights of Intersex and Transgender People in Sunni Islam.

Author(s):
Muhsin SM; Yahya F; Parachottil R; Shaikh S; Chin AHB

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The paper talks about how traditional gender roles in Islam are changing because more people are talking about gender fluidity and personal choice. It looks at the Sunni Islamic views on intersex and transgender people, where it's found that intersex individuals receive more flexibility from Sharia law than transgender people because intersex is not seen as their choice. The paper suggests that transgender people should get respectful support from religious leaders and their communities.

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pubmed id: 38383942 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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New HIV diagnoses continue to disproportionately affect overseas-born men who have sex with men (MSM). A retrospective study of all pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)-eligible MSM attending Sydney Sexual Health Centre for the first time in 2021 analysed self-reported PrEP-use, PrEP prescribed at the initial consult, and PrEP taken during 2021 using binomial logistic regression models. A total of 1367 clients were included in the analysis, 716 (52.4%) were born overseas and 414 (57.8%) were Medicare-ineligible. Medicare-ineligible clients were less likely to be on PrEP at initial visit (OR 0.45, 95% CI 0.26-0.77). This study suggests inequities in PrEP access and/or awareness in Medicare-ineligible MSM in Australia.

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Inequities in PrEP use according to Medicare status in a publicly funded sexual health clinic; a retrospective analysis.

Author(s):
Coleman A; Maslen BJ; Foster R

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A study looked at men who can take medicine to prevent HIV and found that those born overseas and without Medicare are using it less. This means some people may not have equal chance or know enough about this medicine to prevent HIV.

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pubmed id: 38382053 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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In popular narratives, the first date with a potential mate often centers on their gaze as embodiment of interest and attraction. However, evidence is still lacking on the role of eye-contact as a potent signal in human social interaction in the context of dating. In addition, behavioral mechanisms of mate selection are not well understood. In the present study, we therefore examined mutual eye-contact and its influence on mate choice by applying dual mobile eye-tracking during naturalistic speed-dates. A total of 30 male and 30 female subjects attended four speed-dates each (N = 240). Subjects were more likely to choose those dating partners with whom they shared more eye-contact with. In addition, perceived attractiveness played an important role for mate choice. Interestingly, receiving but not giving eye-contact also predicted individual mate choice. Eye-contact thus acts as an important signal of romantic attraction when encountering a dating partner.

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Sharing and Receiving Eye-Contact Predicts Mate Choice After a 5-Minute Conversation: Evidence from a Speed-Dating Study.

Author(s):
Hoffmann A; Schiestl S; Sinske P; Gondan M; Sachse P; Maran T

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People often think that looking into someone's eyes shows interest when dating, but this study looked into eye contact during speed-dates to understand its role better. They found that people were more likely to choose a partner they made more eye contact with and thought was attractive. Eye contact seems to be an important sign of liking someone when meeting them.

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pubmed id: 38379110 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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The aims of this study were to identify Australian mental health practitioners' knowledge of what LGBTQA+ conversion practices are and their perceptions of impacts on survivors. We interviewed 18 mental health workers from a range of clinical modalities who were practicing in Australia. We used reflexive thematic analytic techniques to identify themes that characterized Australian mental health practitioners' knowledge of LGBTQA+ conversion practices and perceptions of the impacts of such practices on survivors. Practitioners' understandings of what constitutes LGBTQA+ conversion practices were varied and derived from a range of sources, and practitioners' perceptions of the impacts that conversion practices had on survivors ranged from undeveloped to nuanced. Generalist and specialist practitioners provided vastly different responses. We identified the following four themes: (1) inexperienced practitioners' understandings were limited and reliant on stereotypes about conversion practices; (2) specialist practitioners' understandings were refined and match experiences reported by survivors; (3) generalist practitioners emphasized specific and undeveloped negative impacts; (4) specialist practitioners were aware of deeper harms and the need for sustained support. These themes may be translated into strategies to facilitate improved services offered by practitioners, which may assist survivors in managing and coping with the trauma associated with exposure to these practices.

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Mental Health Practitioners' Knowledge of LGBTQA+ Conversion Practices and Their Perceptions of Impacts on Survivors.

Author(s):
Anderson JR; Jones TW; Power J; Jones TM; Despott N; Pallotta-Chiarolli M; Gurtler P

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The study looked at what Australian mental health workers know about LGBTQA+ conversion practices and how they think these practices affect people who go through them. They talked to 18 mental health workers and found that some knew a lot, while others knew less and relied on stereotypes. They identified themes that could help improve support for people affected by these practices.

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pubmed id: 38377333 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Chlamydia remains the most notified bacterial sexually transmissible infection in Australia with guidelines recommending testing for re-infection at 3months post treatment. This paper aimed to determine chlamydia retesting and repeat positivity rates within 2-4months among young women in Australia, and to evaluate what factors increase or decrease the likelihood of retesting.

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Chlamydia retesting remains low among young women in Australia: an observational study using sentinel surveillance data, 2018-2022.

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Munari SC; Wilkinson AL; Asselin J; Owen L; Read P; Finlayson R; Martin S; Bell C; O'Connor CC; Carter A; Guy R; McNulty A; Varma R; Chow EPF; Fairley CK; Donovan B; Stoove M; Goller JL; Hocking J; Hellard ME

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Chlamydia is a common infection in Australia that can be spread between people. This study looked at how often young women get retested for chlamydia 2 to 4 months after treatment and what things make them more or less likely to get retested.

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pubmed id: 38369757 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Medicaid is the most common type of health insurance held by abortion patients, but the Hyde amendment prohibits the use of Medicaid to pay for this care. Seventeen states allow state Medicaid funds to cover abortion.

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Medicaid's role in alleviating some of the financial burden of abortion: Findings from the 2021-2022 Abortion Patient Survey.

Author(s):
Jones RK

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Medicaid is a health insurance that many people who have abortions use, but a rule called the Hyde Amendment stops it from paying for abortions. However, in 17 states, Medicaid funds can be used to cover the cost of abortions.

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pubmed id: 38366736 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Sjögren's syndrome (SS) is an autoimmune systemic disease affecting many organs and systems, such as genital system.

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Gynecological symptoms in primary and secondary Sjögren's syndrome and the effect of the disease on sexuality.

Author(s):
Ozdemir Isik O; Temiz Karadag D; Tekeoglu S; Yazici A; Cefle A

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Sjögren's syndrome is a disease where the body's defense system attacks itself, affecting different parts of the body, including the genital system.

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pubmed id: 38366657 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Tarlov cysts adjacent to the spinal cord are usually asymptomatic and found incidentally via magnetic resonance imaging. On rare occasions, they increase in size to produce symptoms resembling disk herniation. We report a rare case of a sacral cyst resulting in premature ejaculation in a 32-year-old man who presented with pelvic pain and acquired premature ejaculation. Spinal nerve root decompression, excision of intraspinal Tarlov cyst, and spinal nerve root adhesion release surgery significantly improved his pain and premature ejaculation at a six-month follow-up.

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Tarlov Cysts and Premature Ejaculation.

Author(s):
Liu Y; Sun D; Gao Z; Wang Z; Jin B

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Tarlov cysts are sacs near the spinal cord that usually don't cause problems. Sometimes, they can get bigger and cause symptoms like back problems. This case is about a man whose Tarlov cyst caused pain and premature ejaculation, but surgery helped him feel better.

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pubmed id: 38366312 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Intimate partner violence (IPV) and HIV are serious and related public health problems that detrimentally impact women's health. Because women who experience IPV are more likely to acquire HIV, it is critical to promote HIV prevention strategies, such as HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), that increase autonomy. This study of cisgender women eligible for HIV PrEP took place between 2017 and 2019 in Philadelphia and New York City. This study aimed to examine the relationship between four types of IPV (control, psychological, physical, sexual) and intention to start PrEP among PrEP-eligible cisgender women and assess the extent to which HIV relevant factors moderated the association between IPV experience and intention to start PrEP. In this sample of PrEP-eligible women (n = 214), 68.7% indicated intention to start PrEP in the next 3 months. Ethnicity was strongly associated with intention to start PrEP, with Hispanic women having the highest odds of intending to start PrEP in the next 3 months. Having a controlling partner significantly predicted intention to start PrEP. Women with more than one sex partner and a controlling partner had higher odds of intending to start PrEP as compared with those who had one or no partners and had no IPV control. These findings point to a need for patient-centered interventions that address the need for safety and autonomy among cisgender, PrEP-eligible women.

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The Moderating Effects of HIV Relevant Factors on the Relationship Between Intimate Partner Violence and Intention to Start HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Among Cisgender Women.

Author(s):
Keddem S; Frye V; Davis A; Koblin BA; Tieu HV; Lipsky RK; Nandi V; Teitelman AM

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The study looked at women in Philadelphia and New York City who might take a medicine called PrEP to stop getting HIV. It found that women with controlling partners are more likely to want to take PrEP, and Hispanic women were the most likely to want to start it. The researchers say it’s important to help women feel safe and in control when thinking about using PrEP.

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pubmed id: 38366311 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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The unmet need for postpartum contraception is a global challenge. Postpartum placement of an intrauterine device (IUD) within 48 hours of vaginal delivery is available in many settings worldwide, but is not routinely practised in Sweden. To improve contraceptive services and facilitate the informed choice of IUD placement at the time of a caesarean section (CS), we performed this study to identify and describe women's experiences of contraceptive services before, during and after an elective CS.

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Women's experiences of postpartum contraceptive services when elective caesarean section is the method of birth: a qualitative study.

Author(s):
Lichtenstein Liljeblad K; Kopp Kallner H; Brynhildsen J; Kilander H

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Many women around the world need better access to birth control after having a baby. This study looked at how women in Sweden feel about getting an IUD, a type of birth control, when they have a planned C-section surgery.

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pubmed id: 38365455 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Adolescents' sexual and reproductive health challenges are of global public health concern and good quality sexual and reproductive health (SRH) education has an important role to play in addressing these negative sexual health outcomes. Yet in most Sub-Saharan African countries including Ghana, there is limited implementation of SRH education. Several environmental factors hinder the implementation of SRH education with the attitudes expressed by religious leaders having a major impact. We conducted semi-structured interviews with 15 Christian leaders in Bolgatanga, Ghana, to explore the factors influencing their decision to adopt and implement SRH education. Findings show that although Christian leaders were aware of (unsafe) sexual practices among adolescents, they held a conservative position on SRH education. While leaders were open to educating adolescents about sexual health, most held the opinion that SRH education for adolescents should be limited to abstinence-only and not acknowledge sexual activity or promote contraceptive use. Beliefs related to sexual morality, the perceived cause(s) of teenage pregnancy, and perceived responsibility for SRH education influenced Christian leaders' thinking about SRH education. Implementing SRH education programmes to address young people's sexual behaviour will require intervention programmes to change Christian leaders' beliefs and attitudes towards SRH education.

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The end point of it is abstinence: a qualitative analysis of underlying factors influencing Christian leaders' adoption and implementation of sex and sexuality education in Bolgatanga, Ghana.

Author(s):
Achigibah AD; AmdjadFar M; Krugu JK; Ruiter RAC; Mevissen FEF

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In some places like Ghana, young people don't get enough education about sexual and reproductive health. This is partly because religious leaders, like Christian leaders, think this education should only teach about abstinence and not include things like contraceptives. To help young people learn better, the beliefs of these leaders might need to change.

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pubmed id: 38365220 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Heterosexual people make up a small, but growing proportion of people living with HIV in Australia. This article draws on semi-structured interviews with thirteen heterosexual men and women living with HIV to examine the bearing that sexual identity had on their participation in a peer navigation programme. Our analyses consider the influence of sexuality and gender on the quality of peer relations and the effects of HIV-related stigma on health service engagement and quality of life. Gender and sexuality were significant factors in establishing understanding, acceptance, and community for participants. Having their heterosexuality mirrored by a peer was affirming for men. Women instead emphasised their gendered experiences of HIV. Otherwise, participants' narratives suggested that an experienced peer could reassure, guide interactions with community and services, and ease treatment-related and nonclinical aspects of life. We see peer navigation as a promising intervention to improve the quality of life for heterosexual people living with HIV. Person-centred support from a peer may be particularly important in HIV service environments adapting to the needs of heterosexual people. Peer navigation programmes should promote choice and employ peers of diverse experiences. Implications for referral and the improvement of social services for heterosexual people living with HIV are discussed.

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Stepping out of secrecy: heterosexuality, quality of life, and experiences of HIV peer navigation in Australia.

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Krulic T; Brown G; Graham S; McCarthy A; Bourne A

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Some people in Australia who have HIV are heterosexual, and this study talked to them. The study found that having other people like them to talk to helped them feel better and get the help they needed. Programs that help people with HIV by having others share their life experiences can improve their lives.

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pubmed id: 38349774 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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The significance of geographic barriers to receiving inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) treatment is uncertain according to the existing medical literature.

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Access to inflatable penile prosthesis surgery as indicated by distances traveled among US men with Medicare.

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Rojanasarot S; Morris K; Nicholson T; Walsh T

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Geographic barriers make it hard for some people to get inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) treatment. Scientists aren't sure how big of a problem this is yet.

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pubmed id: 38348105 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Previous observational studies have found a potential link between prostate disease, particularly prostate cancer (PCa), and kidney disease, specifically chronic renal disease (CKD), in relation to erectile dysfunction (ED), yet the causal relationship between these factors remains uncertain.

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Causal associations between prostate diseases, renal diseases, renal function, and erectile dysfunction risk: a 2-sample Mendelian randomization study.

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Dilixiati D; Kadier K; Lu JD; Xie S; Azhati B; Xilifu R; Rexiati M

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Some studies think there might be a connection between problems with the prostate and kidney diseases and how they affect men's ability to have erections. It's still not clear if one actually causes the other.

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pubmed id: 38348104 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Previous studies have suggested that vitamin D may possess anti-infection properties, but the relationship between vitamin D and Trichomonas vaginalis infection remains unexplored.

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Association Between Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D and Trichomonas vaginalis Infection Among American Adults: NHANES 2013-2016.

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Zhang S; Gao X; Ma X; Wang J; Zhu Y

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This study looks at how vitamin D might help fight infections. Scientists want to find out if vitamin D can help stop Trichomonas vaginalis, a type of infection, but more research is needed.

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pubmed id: 38346419 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have a high incidence in the US Armed Forces and can adversely impact service members' ability to perform their duties. Better knowledge of Mycoplasma genitalium (MG) epidemiology in the military is needed to understand the potential impact of this emerging pathogen on force readiness.

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Prevalence of Urogenital Mycoplasma genitalium Infection at 2 US Army Medical Facilities.

Author(s):
Romo ML; Moreland SC; Yates AM; Crowell TA; Sevilla M; MacArthur JL; Faestel P; Kunz A; Ake JA; Calvano T; Colby DJ

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Many soldiers in the US military get sick from certain germs that are spread through close contact. Learning more about one of these germs, called Mycoplasma genitalium, can help us understand how it affects soldiers' health and readiness.

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pubmed id: 38346403 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Cell therapy (CT) is a form of regenerative medicine under investigation for the management of male sexual dysfunction (MSD).

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Cell therapy for male sexual dysfunctions: systematic review and position statements from the European Society for Sexual Medicine.

Author(s):
Manfredi C; Boeri L; Sokolakis I; Schifano N; Pyrgidis N; Fernández-Pascual E; Sansone A; García-Gómez B; Albersen M; Corona G; Romero-Otero J; Fode M

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Cell therapy is a new kind of medicine that scientists are studying to help with problems related to male sexual health.

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pubmed id: 38344213 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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To explore the experience of primi- and multiparous women with planned singleton upright breech births.

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Women's experiences with planned singleton upright breech birth - A phenomenological study.

Author(s):
Lindtveit T; Malin Skeie C; Oommen HL; Eline Ween-Velken M; Sandhaug Nygaard B; Røseth I

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The study looks at what first-time moms and those who have given birth before feel like when they have a planned baby delivery in an upright position where the baby is bottom-first.

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pubmed id: 38341936 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Social support can mitigate the impact of stress and stigma before or after an abortion. However, stigma anticipation can limit access to in-person support. Informal online spaces can offer opportunities to address unmet support needs including supplementing in-person support lacking within stigmatised contexts. While earlier studies have explored content of posts comprising personal accounts of abortion, little is known about the nuances of how and to what end online spaces are navigated.

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Seeking support for abortion online: a qualitative study of women's experiences.

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Wilson-Lowe RV; Purcell C; Lewis R; McDaid L

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Social support can help with stress and stigma related to abortion, but fear of stigma can keep people from getting support in person. Online spaces can provide support when it's hard to get in-person help. Researchers want to learn more about how people use these online spaces.

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pubmed id: 38336468 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Documenting medical and lifestyle preconception health risk factors in electronic medical records (EMRs) could assist general practitioners (GPs) to identify those reproductive-aged women who could most benefit from preconception care (PCC). However, it is unclear to what extent PCC risk factors are identifiable in general practice records. This study aimed to determine the extent to which medical and lifestyle preconception health risk factors are documented in general practice EMRs.

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Preconception health risk factors documented in general practice electronic medical records.

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Withanage NN; Botfield JR; Black K; Mazza D

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The study looked at how well doctors' electronic records show health and lifestyle risks before having a baby. They wanted to see how much information about these risks can be found in the records.

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pubmed id: 38336467 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Patient and public involvement (PPI) is limited within abortion-related research. Possible reasons for this include concerns about engaging with a stigmatised patient group who value confidentiality and may be reluctant to re-engage with services. Structural barriers, including limited funding for abortion-related research, also prevent researchers from creating meaningful PPI opportunities. Here, we describe lessons learnt on undertaking PPI as part of the Shaping Abortion for Change (SACHA) Study, which sought to create an evidence base to guide new directions in abortion care in Britain.Two approaches to PPI were used: involving patients and the public in the oversight of the research and its dissemination as lay advisors, and group meetings to obtain patients' views on interpretation of findings and recommendations. All participants observed the SACHA findings aligned with their own experiences of having an abortion in Britain. These priorities aligned closely with those identified in a separate expert stakeholder consultation undertaken as part of the SACHA Study. One additional priority which had not been identified during the research was identified by the PPI participants.We found abortion patients to be highly motivated to engage in the group meetings, and participation in them actively contributed to the destigmatisation of abortion by giving them a space to share their experiences. This may alleviate any ethical concerns about conducting research and PPI on abortion, including the assumption that revisiting an abortion experience will cause distress. We hope that our reflections are useful to others considering PPI in abortion-related research and service improvement.

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Patient and public involvement in abortion research: reflections from the Shaping Abortion for Change (SACHA) Study.

Author(s):
Blaylock R; Lewandowska M; Kelly C; Gunn B; Meiksin R; Scott RH; Palmer MJ; Wellings K; Lohr PA; French RS; N/A TSST

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Some researchers did a study to better understand how to improve abortion care in Britain. They included people who have had abortions in their research by asking for their opinions and letting them help share the research findings. This helped the participants feel more comfortable talking about their experiences and showed that working with them didn't cause distress.

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pubmed id: 38336465 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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HIV incidence among men who have sex with men (MSM) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) remains high compared with the general population. Many countries in the region still criminalise consensual homosexual relationships, and some are yet to adopt WHO-recommended interventions for MSM into national HIV policies. This study examines how HIV testing of adult MSM in SSA varies according to the legal climate and presence of targeted HIV policy using data from the cross-sectional 2019 Global LGBTI Internet Survey study.

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Association of same-sex criminalisation laws and national HIV policies with HIV testing in African MSM: an ecological single-level and multilevel cross-sectional study of sub-Saharan African countries.

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Kalu N; Ross MW; Taegtmeyer M; Lamontagne E; Howell S; Neuman M

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The study looks at how often men who have sex with men (MSM) in sub-Saharan Africa get tested for HIV. It checks if the laws and HIV policies for MSM in different countries make a difference.

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pubmed id: 38331571 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Avanafil is a second-generation phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor, and offers a rapid onset of action (15 minutes). Its real-world data, including treatment satisfaction, are still lacking.

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A real-world pilot study assessing treatment satisfaction with avanafil in patients with erectile dysfunction.

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Tsai PJ; Hung SY; Lee TH; Jiann BP

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Avanafil is a medicine that helps with certain problems by working quickly, in about 15 minutes. However, we still need more information about how people feel about using it in real life.

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pubmed id: 38327712 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Assessing another person's intention to flirt and, relatedly, their sexual interest is based on the interpretation and weighting of global (e.g., clothing style) and specific (e.g., facial expression) cues. Since cue incongruency increases the risk of erroneous judgments and thus can entail undesirable outcomes for both parties involved, detection of an individual propensity for overly relying on global (sexual) rather than specific (affective) cues is of social and clinical-forensic importance. Using a purpose-designed and pre-validated stimulus set, we developed a mouse-tracking task as an indirect behavioral measure for males' overreliance on global cues (OGC) in the context of sexual flirting. In a convenience sample of heterosexual cisgender men (N = 79), experimentally induced sexual arousal was shown to increase the probability of OGC as a function of task difficulty (i.e., congruent or incongruent combinations of global and specific cues displayed by a potential female flirting partner). While error rate and reaction time proved to be indicators of OGC, the spatial measures maximum deviation and area under the curve provided less consistent results. In addition, error rate suggested sex drive and sexual objectification to act as moderators of the relationship between sexual arousal and OGC. Exploratory analysis further revealed a theoretically meaningful pattern of correlations between mouse-tracking measures and self-report measures of problematic (e.g., disinhibited, exploitative) sexuality. Implications of the results are discussed and a framework for differentiating potential causes of OGC (i.e., misperception, lack of self-control, and egocentric hedonism) is proposed.

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A Dress Is Not a Yes: Towards an Indirect Mouse-Tracking Measure of Men's Overreliance on Global Cues in the Context of Sexual Flirting.

Author(s):
Landwehr I; Mundloch K; Schmidt AF

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The study looked at how men tell if someone is flirting with them. It found that when men are more excited, they might focus too much on the person's clothes instead of their facial expressions. The research used a special computer task to measure how much this happens and discussed why it might be important to understand these patterns.

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pubmed id: 38326671 Indexed on February 9th, 2025