Sexually transmitted infection testing and prevalence among Veterans with and without military sexual trauma

Abstract: Background: Since the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) implemented universal screening for military sexual trauma (MST) in 2001, one-third of female Veterans and 1 in …

Extragenital self-collection testing for gonorrhea and chlamydia: A feasibility study for expanding sexually transmitted infections screening in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Objectives: Rectal and pharyngeal infections with gonorrhea and chlamydia are of concern because they are associated with higher risk of HIV acquisition. Extragenital …

Risk factors for delayed treatment of gonorrhea and chlamydia in active-duty service members

Abstract: Background: Sexually transmitted infections including gonorrhea and chlamydia are common in the active-duty military population, with historically higher rates than their …

Patterns of use and barriers to STI point-of-care tests for military obstetrician gynecologists

Abstract: Introduction: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are commonly reported in military populations. Point-of-care tests (POCTs) are commercially available, but their use …

Prevalence of sexually transmitted infections in women of the Czech Republic Armed Forces: A cross-sectional pilot study

Abstract: Introduction: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are an everlasting health issue globally. The military environment is recognised as a high-risk setting. Human …

HIV Prevention Research With U.S. Military Service Members: A Systematic Review

Abstract: With the goal of maintaining mission readiness, the U.S. Department of Defense monitors a variety of health behaviors among its active duty military service members, …

Gonorrhea and Chlamydia Testing and Case Rates Among Women Veterans in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Background: United States (US) rates of sexually transmitted infection (STI) in women, especially gonorrhea and chlamydia, have increased over the past decade. Women …

Lifetime Sexual Assault and Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Women Veterans

Abstract: Women veterans report a high prevalence of sexual assault. Unfortunately, there are limited data on the reproductive health sequelae faced by these women. Our objective …