2017
Spatial analysis of the regional variation of reproductive tract infections and spousal migration correlates in Nepal
Johnson DC, Lhaki P, Cherry C, Kempf MC, Chamot E, Vermund SH, Shrestha S. Spatial analysis of the regional variation of reproductive tract infections and spousal migration correlates in Nepal. Geospatial Health 2017, 12: 513. PMID: 28555484, DOI: 10.4081/gh.2017.513.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMigration statusSocio-cultural factorsMid-west regionFar West regionsMale migrationCross-sectional datasetNepali womenFirst marriageMigration correlatesMarried womenDifferential health outcomesStrong footingHusband's educationMigration patternsReproductive tract infectionsGeographic landscapeRisky sexual behaviorRural statusNepalHusbandsSpatial analysisSexual behaviorEducationSymptoms of RTIsRTI symptoms
2015
Knowledge and Skills for Management of Sexually Transmitted Infections by Rural Medical Practitioners in Bangladesh
Alam N, Mridha MK, Kristensen S, Vermund SH. Knowledge and Skills for Management of Sexually Transmitted Infections by Rural Medical Practitioners in Bangladesh. Open Journal Of Preventive Medicine 2015, 05: 151-158. PMID: 25954593, PMCID: PMC4420026, DOI: 10.4236/ojpm.2015.54018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchReproductive tract infectionsRural medical practitionersSTI managementCommon reproductive tract infectionRTI/STI managementSTI/HIV knowledgeBaseline surveyRTI/STIUrethritis/cervicitisFirst-line antibioticsSTI/HIVThree-month followMedical practitionersTract infectionsSingle doseHIV knowledgeLine antibioticsInfection managementTransmission questionsLevel of knowledgeEducation interventionCorrect dosageManagement guidelinesLow levelsPoor practice
2012
Risk Behaviors for Reproductive Tract Infection in Women Who Have Sex with Women in Beijing, China
Wang X, Norris JL, Liu Y, Vermund SH, Qian HZ, Han L, Wang N. Risk Behaviors for Reproductive Tract Infection in Women Who Have Sex with Women in Beijing, China. PLOS ONE 2012, 7: e40114. PMID: 22768334, PMCID: PMC3388038, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0040114.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsReproductive tract infectionsTract infectionsSTI/reproductive tract infectionsCondom useRisk behaviorsSexual partnersHigh-risk sexual behaviorCross-sectional studyConsistent condom useSexual behaviorG-spotPast yearInternet outreachAverage ageLast sexSubstantial riskRTI preventionWomenInfectionFemale partnersIntervention programsSex toysSexMenYears
2004
Marginal validity of syndromic management for reproductive tract infections among pregnant women in Jamaica
Hylton-Kong T, Brathwaite AR, Del Rosario GR, Kristensen S, Kamara P, Jolly PE, Hook EW, Figueroa JP, Vermund SH. Marginal validity of syndromic management for reproductive tract infections among pregnant women in Jamaica. International Journal Of STD & AIDS 2004, 15: 371-375. PMID: 15186580, DOI: 10.1258/095646204774195209.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsReproductive tract infectionsSyndromic managementPregnant womenAntenatal clinicTract infectionsSyndromic case management approachAntenatal care facilitiesHigh-risk womenAffordable diagnostic testsPositive predictive valueCase management approachAntenatal attendersClinical algorithmClinical careCare facilitiesPredictive valueJamaican womenDiagnostic testsLaboratory supportWomenClinicInfectionLow sensitivityCervicitisCandidiasis
2000
Vaginal infections in pregnant women in Jamaica: prevalence and risk factors
Kamara P, Hylton-Kong T, Brathwaite A, Del Rosario G, Kristensen S, Patrick N, Weiss H, Figueroa P, Vermund S, Jolly P. Vaginal infections in pregnant women in Jamaica: prevalence and risk factors. International Journal Of STD & AIDS 2000, 11: 516-520. PMID: 10990336, DOI: 10.1258/0956462001916425.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsReproductive tract infectionsBacterial vaginosisPregnant womenRisk factorsMultiple logistic regression analysisCross-sectional studyLogistic regression analysisBV prevalenceMalodorous dischargeTract infectionsHIV infectionSymptomatic presentationSyndromic managementPrenatal clinicsVaginal infectionsWet mountTrichomoniasisInfectionStrong associationWomenPrevalenceRegression analysisCandidiasisVaginosisVaginitis