Southern African HIV Clinicians Society 2022 guideline for the management of sexually transmitted infections : moving towards best practice
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Peters, Remco P.H.
Garret, Nigel
Chandiwana, Nomathemba
Kularatne, Ranmini
Brink, Adrian J.
Cohen, Karen
Cohen, Karen
Chidarikire, Thato
Wattrus, Camilla
Nel, Jeremy S.
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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.
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Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), Sexually transmitted infection (STI), Management, Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), Pregnant women, Adolescent girls and young women (AGYW), People living with HIV (PLHIV)
Sustainable Development Goals
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Peters, R.P.H., Garrett, N., Chandiwana, N., et al. Southern African HIV
Clinicians Society 2022 guideline for the management of sexually
transmitted infections: Moving towards best practice. Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine 2022;23(1), a1450. https://doi.org/10.4102/sajhivmed.v23i1.1450.