SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES

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 whether using rapid, point-of-care tests for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in antenatal clinics in Zimbabwe could improve detection and treatment. Over 1,000 pregnant women were offered tests for chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, syphilis, and hepat…

This study tested whether a program designed specifically for women who use drugs could help them reduce risky behaviors and prevent HIV and other STDs. Over 500 women from the St. Louis area took part and were randomly assigned to one of three levels of support, including health…

This study tested a digital health program for male couples to help them create personalized HIV and STI prevention plans and improve communication. 778 couples participated over 16 months. The program aimed to reduce new infections and strengthen relationship dynamics.

This study tested a new type of male condom made from synthetic nitrile, comparing it to 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 condom works as well as latex for preventing sexually tra…

This study tested an internet-based program designed to reduce sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among college students by focusing on the link between drinking alcohol and risky sexual behavior. Over 3,000 first-year students from four U.S. colleges took part. The program u…

This study looked at how different doses of the antibiotic doxycycline reach tissues in the rectum and vagina. The goal is to combine doxycycline with HIV drugs into one pill that people could take just before sex to prevent both HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. 45 …

This study tested a training program for family medicine doctors in Alabama. The goal was to help them feel more comfortable talking about HIV and prescribing PrEP to adolescent girls and young women. 46 doctors took part, and the study looked at whether the training was practica…