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Published in: AIDS and Behavior 5/2011

01-07-2011 | Original paper

High Risk Behaviors and Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Men in Tanzania

Authors: Musie Ghebremichael, Elijah Paintsil

Published in: AIDS and Behavior | Issue 5/2011

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Abstract

We assessed the association between risk behaviors and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among men. We interviewed 794 men randomly selected from Moshi district of Tanzania. Blood and urine samples were tested for STIs. About 46% of the men tested positive for at least one STI including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1), herpes simplex virus (HSV-2), syphilis, chlamydia, trichomonas, and mycoplasma infection. Multiple sexual partners, casual sex, alcohol abuse, and older age were associated with higher odds of having an STI. Effective STI prevention programs in sub-Saharan Africa should have components aimed at addressing modifiable risk behaviors in men.
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Metadata
Title
High Risk Behaviors and Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Men in Tanzania
Authors
Musie Ghebremichael
Elijah Paintsil
Publication date
01-07-2011
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
AIDS and Behavior / Issue 5/2011
Print ISSN: 1090-7165
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3254
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-009-9594-2

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