SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES

This study tested a new synthetic nitrile condom against a standard latex condom to see how well they work and how people like them. About 305 adults in monogamous relationships used each type five times. The main focus was on breakage and slippage during sex, as well as any disc…

This study tested whether kudzu, an herbal supplement, can help people who binge drink reduce their alcohol use and risky sexual behaviors. 120 adults who reported heavy drinking and were at high risk for HIV took part. The goal was to see if kudzu could lower the number of binge…

This study tested a strategy of using rapid point-of-care tests to screen pregnant women for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis during routine antenatal visits in Zimbabwe. Over 1,000 women participated to see if immediate testing and t…

This study tested an online program to help college students reduce their risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The program focused on the link between drinking alcohol and risky sexual behaviors, like not using condoms. Over 3,000 first-year college students from four …

This study tested a digital program to help male couples create personalized plans to prevent HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. Over 770 couples joined, and researchers tracked their infection rates, communication, and commitment over 16 months. The goal was to see i…

This study tested whether a program made by and for women could help reduce the risk of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases in women who use drugs. Over 500 women from the St. Louis area took part. They were split into three groups: one got basic HIV prevention advice, an…

This study tested a tablet-based tool and clinic training to help women learn about HIV prevention options like PrEP. About 141 women from a Florida clinic took part. The goal was to see if the tool helped them decide on and start using prevention methods.

This study looked at how the antibiotic doxycycline gets into rectal and vaginal tissues after different doses. The goal is to find a single dose that could protect against both HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. 45 healthy adults took part, and researchers measured d…

This study tested a training program for family medicine doctors in Alabama. The goal was to help them feel more comfortable talking about sexual health and HIV prevention, including PrEP, with teenage girls and young women. 46 doctors completed surveys before and after training …

This study looked at 248 adults in France who take PrEP (a pill to prevent HIV). Researchers compared people who had been on PrEP for over a year to those on it for less than a year, checking for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and risky sexual behaviors. The goal was to u…