Topical microbicides: current status and research considerations for adolescent girls

Article Abstract:

Topical microbicides may be one product that teenage girls could use to protect themselves from sexually transmitted diseases. Male condoms are traditionally used for this purpose, but many teenage girls may have no control over their male partner's condom use. Topical microbicides are usually chemicals applied to the vagina that either kill micro-organisms or prevent them from infecting cells. One strategy is to disrupt the micro-organism structure using detergents such as nonoxynol-9. Drugs that alter the vaginal environment or prevent the organism from reproducing are other strategies.

Analysis, Behavior, Anti-infective agents, Teenage girls

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Sexual Activity, Substance Use, and HIV/STD Knowledge Among Detained Male Adolescents With Multiple Versus First Admissions

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Young men and women with a history of multiple detentions and incarcerations have a high risk of HIV infection because they engage in risky sex behaviors. This was the conclusion of a study of 486 young men and women who had been admitted to a detention facility. Many reported drug use and risky sex activities. Those with multiple admissions were more likely to begin sex at age 13 or younger, to have eight or more lifetime sex partners, and to have ever exchanged drugs or money for sex. They were also less likely to use condoms.

Sexual behavior, Usage, Juvenile offenders, Condoms

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The value of workplace versus income in determining HIV status and other STDs among a sample of Spanish sex workers

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Income is no better than workplace at predicting which sex workers are likely to be infected with HIV. This was the conclusion of a survey of 555 prostitutes in Madrid who were asked where they worked and how much they earned, among other questions. Either question correctly identified 75% of the women who were infected. For hepatitis B infection, workplace correctly identified only 25% of those infected and income identified only 30%.

Forecasts and trends, Employment, HIV infection, HIV infections, Prostitutes

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