Self-reported sexually transmitted infections among adults in South and Southeast Asian countries: a multilevel analysis of recent DHS data (2015–2023)
A substantial prevalence of self-reported STIs was observed among adults in South and Southeast Asia. Both individual- and community-level factors influence STI risk. The individual-level determinants include socio-demographic characteristics, sexual behaviours, HIV-related knowledge and testing history, while community-level factors reflect disparities in geographic location, educational attainment and media exposure.
Authors
- Kusse Urmale Mare (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8522-1504)
- Abdulkerim Hassen Moloro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6081-4108)
- Kebede Gemeda Sabo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3024-9857)
- Amr Mohamed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6962-3535)
- Muhammad Bilal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5388-3183)
- Begetayinoral Kussia Lahole (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7986-6442)
- Habtamu Solomon Demeke (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8427-3396)
- Beriso Furo Wengoro
Institutions
- Samara University (ET)
- Arba Minch University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2025-11-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-101845
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.18