SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES

This study tested whether kudzu, an herbal supplement, can reduce heavy drinking and related risky sexual behaviors. 120 adults who binge drink and are at high risk for HIV took either kudzu or a placebo for several weeks. Researchers tracked their drinking days and urine tests t…

This study tested a new condom made from synthetic nitrile against a standard latex condom. 305 couples used each type five times to see how often they broke or slipped. The goal was to see if the new material works as well as latex for preventing sexually transmitted diseases.

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 a digital health program for male couples to help them create personalized HIV and STI prevention plans and agreements. 778 couples joined, and researchers tracked changes in infection rates, communication, and commitment over 16 months. The goal was to see if a…

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 tablet-based tool and clinic training to help cisgender women learn about HIV prevention options like PrEP. 141 women from a Florida clinic participated. The goal was to see if the tool helped women make informed choices and start prevention methods.

This study tested whether a program designed specifically for women who use drugs could help them reduce their risk of getting HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. Over 500 women from the St. Louis area took part. They were split into three groups: one got basic HIV preve…

This study followed 248 adults in France who take PrEP (a daily pill to prevent HIV) to see how their sexual behaviors and rates of other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) change over time. Researchers compared people who had been on PrEP for more than a year with those on i…

This study tested a training program for family medicine doctors in Alabama to help them talk about HIV and STI prevention with teenage girls and young women. 46 doctors completed surveys before and after training to see if the program was practical and well-liked. The goal was t…

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…