Publication: Prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Infections in a Tertiary Care Centre
Date
2011
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Kathmandu University
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Background
The burden of sexually transmitted infections is huge and is disproportionately
affecting developing nations. In Nepal, recent available data on sexually transmitted
infections are mostly targeted to high risk population. A prevalence study was thus
done to explore the pattern of sexually transmitted infection syndromes among
general population of Nepal.
Objectives
To highlight the prevalence and changing pattern of sexually transmitted infections
among general population.
Methods
A retrospective study. The study was conducted among 145 patients attending
Department of Dermatology and Venerology, Dhulikhel Hospital Kathmandu
University Hospital, for voluntary counseling and testing from April 2010 to April
2011. Syndromic case management approach was used for the classification and
treatment of the patients.
Results
106 patients were suffering from Sexually Transmitted Infections and 2 patients
were positive for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. The most common diagnosis was
genital viral infections (41.7%). Prevalence was highest among drivers/conductors
(26.9%) and migrating workers (23.1%). Age group 20 to 24 years was the maximum
sufferers (37%). Unsafe sexual activity (66.7%) was the most potential exposure and
majority of the patients were not consistent in using condom.
Conclusions
Genital viral infections constitute the major bulk of sexually transmitted infections.
Majority of the patients suffering from sexually transmitted infections were in the
age group 20 to 24 years and were mostly drivers, conductors or migrating workers
by occupation. In the background of few available baseline data, the results are
expected to assist successful target interventions in the near future.
KEY WORDS
prevalance, sexually transmitted infection
Description
Karn D, Amatya A, Aryal ER, KC S, Timalsina M
Department of Dermatology and Venerology Dhulikhel Hospital - Kathamndu University Hospital Dhulikhel Hospital, Kavre, Nepal