Burden of six common sexually transmitted infections groups in North Africa and Middle East Region from 1990 to 2021: A systematic analysis of global burden of diseases
The NAME region's STI burden reflect global trends, but considering social norms, underestimation is probable. Inadequate screening, low awareness, stigma, and limited access to healthcare exacerbate STIs' burden in the region, particularly for women. Declining population growth in NAME is worsened by STIs, especially in countries with lower SDI. Reducing the STI burden in NAME requires culturally sensitive approaches, robust surveillance, education, destigmatization, and improved healthcare access.
Authors
- Bagher Larijani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5386-7597)
- Alireza Namazi Shabestari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0817-0883)
- Leonardo Oliveira Reis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2092-414X)
- Ali Golestani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5192-0435)
- Ozra Tabatabaei‐Malazy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0188-9721)
- Iman Menbari Oskouie
- Ziba Aghsaeifard
- Amirhossein Shahsavand (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-9057-1680)
- Seyed Mohammad Kazem Aghamir
Institutions
- Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP) (BR)
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Infection and Public Health
- Published
- 2025-04-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jiph.2025.102793
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.49