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Sexually transmitted diseases hamper development efforts.
Improving the health conditions of individuals and families in the developing world has long been a priority for American humanitarian aid.
As a result of 30 years of U.S. assistance, maternal and infant death rates have dropped in many regions, significantly more couples are using contraceptives to plan their families and more children are living past their fifth birthday.
Nevertheless, despite the tremendous progress brought about by investments in maternity care, family planning, child immunization and better nutrition, one crucial element of maternal and child health has been sorely neglected: the prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted ...
- More studies implicate STDs as risk factor in HIV infection. (sexually...
- Newspaper article from: AIDS Alert October 1, 1994 700+ words
...Five studies on the relationship of STDs and HIV, presented at the conference...studies on the relationship between STDs and HIV infection involved 411 female commercial...infectiousness of HIV found in different STDs. HIV-infected cells have been isolated...
- Evaluation of a knowledge- and cognitive-behavioral skills-building...
- Magazine article from: Adolescence Boyer, Cherrie B. Shafer, Mary-Ann Tschann, Jeanne M. March 22, 1997 700+ words
...Disease Control, 1993). Preventing STDs, including HIV infection, is a complex process...these youth may be at risk for STDs/HIV infection. Moreover, within the...about the risk and prevention of STDs/HIV infection. Since physical education...
- CDC emphasizing role of STDs in HIV care.
- Newspaper article from: AIDS Alert January 1, 2004 700+ words
CDC emphasizing role of STDs in HIV care With recent surveillance...HIV infection. A CDC report on STDs and HIV notes that ACHSP makes these recommendations...local levels. In areas where STDs that facilitate HIV transmission are prevalent, screening...
- Knowledge of HIV and STDs limited in European Roma women.
- Newspaper article from: AIDS Weekly February 23, 2004 700+ words
...suggests high levels of HIV sexual risk behavior among...and beliefs about AIDS and STDs, and sexual communication...Misconceptions about how HIV is transmitted are widespread...very little knowledge about STDs, HIV transmission, and protective...
- Internet Sexuality Information Services (ISIS) Exposes Ideas for Preventing HIV...
- Press release article from: Business Wire April 14, 2008 700+ words
...communication, including preventing HIV and other STDs. The grand prize winner will receive...issue head-on. "Talking about HIV and STDs is uncomfortable, especially in...way to increase awareness about STDs, HIV and unplanned pregnancy." The...
- ZIMBABWE-HEALTH: DRYING AGENTS LINKED TO STDS, HIV
- News wire article from: Inter Press Service English News Wire Mercedes Sayagues and Josephine Masimba October 15, 1996 700+ words
...sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), the Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV) and cervical cancer. The...of herbs/substances: an HIV facilitory factor." Another...increase the risk of contracting STDs, HIV and cervical cancer. "The...
- Study shows STDs increase risk of HIV.(sexually transmitted diseases)(human...
- Newspaper article from: AIDS Alert September 1, 1997 700+ words
...emphasizes the relationship between HIV and other STDs, and underscores the importance...biological common denominator of STDs and HIV is seminal fluid. The semen...during sex." .sup.Preventing HIV by treating STDs The findings have public health...
- Study shows STDs increase risk of HIV: antibiotic treatment lowers infection...
- Newspaper article from: AIDS Alert September 1, 1997 700+ words
...emphasizes the relationship between HIV and other STDs, and underscores the importance...biological common denominator of STDs and HIV is seminal fluid. The semen...transmitted during sex." Preventing HIV by treating STDs The findings have public health...
Source: HighBeam Research, Sexually transmitted diseases hamper development efforts.