Abstract:
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are among the most
common acute conditions worldwide with sub-Saharan
Africa ranking among the regions with the highest burdens
globally. Adolescent girls and young women (AGYW),
people living with HIV (PLHIV), pregnant women, and
key and vulnerable populations are disproportionally
affected by STIs. The social determinants of health, gender
inequality, and STI-associated stigma and discrimination
(at both the community and facility level) are important
contributors to the sustained high burden of infection.
