Slide 3

In 1995 alone, it is estimated that there were 333 million new cases of STDs. This was calculated using midyear population estimates of adults 15-49 years of age. These estimates do no include chancroid, or viral STDs such as herpes, human papillomavirus and hepatitis B.

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Moses et al suggest that the tendency to delay seeking treatment probably reflects lack of knowledge about the importance of prompt treatment of STDs and women’s limited access to health facilities.

Slide 10

For women, being married and having a recent history of selling sex were both independently associated with having sex while symptomatic. One reason suggested for the lower rates of sex while symptomatic among men is that symptomatic STDs may be more painful for them. In addition, it is suggested that women do not have power over their sexual relationships.

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