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{"title":"Antibiotics Prescriptions in the Otolaryngology Department of the Departmental and Teaching Hospital of Borgou-Alibori in 2020","authors":"C. Attinsounon, Elmida Kouton, Carine Yehouenou, B. Ametonou, F. Bouraïma, Marius Flatin","doi":"10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i1323","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i1323","url":null,"abstract":"Aims: The aim of this study was to assess the quality of antibiotic prescriptions in the ENT department of the Departmental and Teaching Hospital of Borgou-Alibori (DTH-BA). \u0000Study design:  This was a prospective descriptive study. \u0000Place and Duration of Study: Departmental and Teaching Hospital of Borgou-Alibori (DTH-BA), from June 15 to September 15, 2020. \u0000Methodology: All patients admitted to the department during the study period who had received a on for an antibiotic and had given informed consent were recruited exhaustively. A team of experts consisting of an infectious diseases physician and an ENT physician was responsible for analyzing and assessing the quality of antibiotic prescriptions. \u0000Results: Of the 455 consultations recorded over the period, 141 patients were included, 132 of them treated on an outpatient basis and nine hospitalized. The most frequently diagnosed conditions were acute otitis media (AOM) in 36 patients (25%), chronic otitis media (COM) in 24 patients (16.7%) and sinusitis in 14 patients (9.7%). The most commonly prescribed antibiotics were penicillins (84 patients or 59.6%), followed by macrolides (30 patients or 21.3%) and cephalosporins (21 patients or 14.9%). Antibiotic therapy was justified in 54.6% of cases, and dosage and duration were correct in 73.9% and 37.7% respectively. \u0000Conclusion: This study suggests that ENT doctors should be given more training in the basics and procedures for the proper use of antibiotics.","PeriodicalId":166387,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases","volume":"12 22","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139528927","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Sternal Tuberculosis: About Two Senegalese Cases","authors":"Alassane Dièye, A. Ndong, P. Diouf, M. Diakhaby, Samba Niang, Amadou Diop Dia, Diatou Dia-Gueye, Seynabou Lô, N. M. Dia-Badiane","doi":"10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i1322","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i1322","url":null,"abstract":"Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major public health problem in resource-limited countries where it is endemic. Sternal TB is a rare entity. It accounts for less than 1% of tuberculous osteomyelitis. \u0000We report two cases of sternal TB occurring in two young Senegalese aged 21 and 23, who presented with inflammatory sternal swelling in the context of evening raise of temperature and weight loss. In both cases, Mycobacterium tuberculosis was detected in the pus specimen using the Genexpert® MTB/RIF test (Cepheid, California). In one case, a chest CT scan revealed lysis of the sternal manubrium. The patient's condition improved with anti-tuberculosis treatment and surgery. \u0000These cases, particularly in areas where tuberculosis is endemic, highlight the importance of considering tuberculosis as a possible cause of sternal tumefaction.","PeriodicalId":166387,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases","volume":"27 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139531569","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Prevalence and Trend of Urinary Schistosomiasis in West Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis","authors":"R. Adedze-Kpodo, E. Ewusie, Stephen Tawiah Odonkor","doi":"10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i4319","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i4319","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Urinary schistosomiasis remains a major cause of public health concern with the global burden predominant in Sub-Sahara Africa. Over 78 countries are affected and approximately 800 million people are exposed to the disease in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) accounting for 90% of cases and an estimated 280,000 deaths each year. The disease poses a substantial public health challenge causing an estimated 70 million Disability-Adjusted Life Years. There is however no consolidated data on the prevalence of urinary schistosomiasis in West Africa. Aim: This study assessed the prevalence of urinary schistosomiasis in West Africa. Methods: This research employed a systematic literature review to meticulously gather and analyze existing data, with the primary aim of establishing the weighted prevalence of S. haematobium infection in West Africa rigorously adhering to the PRISMA guidelines between March 1 and March 12, 2023, spanning key databases including MEDLINE via PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar. Prevalence metrics were presented using proportion. Random effects model was used as significantly large heterogeneity was observed among the studies. The DerSimonian-Laird random effects method was used as the between study variance estimator in estimating the pooled proportion estimate and its confidence interval. Publication bias was assessed using the Egger’s test and the Beggs test as well as funnel plots. The MedCalc statistical software version 14 and OpenMeta [Analyst] meta-analysis tools were used for the meta-analysis. A p-value of <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: This review included 133 articles out of which 91 (68.40%) representing the majority were contributed by Nigeria. Overall, this review comprised 126508 participants out of which 40019 were identified to be infected with S. haematobium. The pooled prevalence based on the random effect model was 37.6% (95%CI: 33.9% - 41.3%). Pooled prevalence rates of 41.4% (95% CI: 36.1% - 46.7%), 40.2% (95% CI: 24.7% – 55.6%) and 23.9% (95% CI: 16.8% - 30.9%) were recorded among rural, suburban and urban dwellers respectively. A meta regression analysis revealed a significantly decreasing trend in the prevalence of schistosomiasis with advancement in year of publication (Coeff. -0.007, p=0.004). Conclusion: The result from this study highlights the positive impact of control measures instituted in fighting urinary schistosomiais in West Africa. Targeted interventions, especially in rural areas may further aid in the elimination of the schistosomiasis menace in the subregion. Age-specific disparities underscore the need for tailored approaches. This review emphasizes the importance of sustained control measures and continued research to achieve long-term disease reduction and, ultimately, elimination.","PeriodicalId":166387,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases","volume":"102 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139146827","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Systematic Review of Carbapenem Resistant Gram-negative Infective Endocarditis, Treatment Options and Outcomes","authors":"Walczak A.","doi":"10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i4318","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i4318","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Gram negative infective endocarditis is rare and usually associated with intravenous drug use or significant healthcare exposure and prosthetic cardiac valves or devices. Carbapenem resistance is a growing concern worldwide with limited drug options for these infections especially serious high inoculum infections such as endocarditis. Methods: A systematic review examining treatment options and outcomes was conducted with identification of 12 cases in the literature. Results: Pseudomonas aeruginosa was the most common organism with left sided valvular involvement being most common. 18 different antibiotic regimens were used with surgery occurring in 5 cases (42%). In hospital mortality was 33% which increased at 6 months post episode. Increased age (p= 0.056) and CCI (p=0.006) appeared to be associated with death. Microbiological cure was more common in patients who received combination therapy with 2 active agents (75% successful) and combination therapy including an active beta-lactam agent (100% successful) but these did not meet statistical significance. Conclusions: Recommendations for management of this rare condition based on this systematic review and other available evidence are summarised in this review. Management should generally involve multidisciplinary teams, combination therapy with at least 2 active agents including a beta-lactam agent where possible with consideration of surgery in all cases. Evidence is however limited with need for ongoing publication of cases and further research to guide therapy in the future.","PeriodicalId":166387,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases","volume":"84 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139151883","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Covid-19 and Malaria Co-Infection in Imo State, Nigeria: A Descriptive Seroprevalence Study","authors":"Chukwunonyerem C. Ogwudire, M. N. Madubuike, Christiana E. Etoruom, Sylva O. Anyadoh-Nwadike, C. Okoro","doi":"10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i4317","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i4317","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and malaria syndemic poses colossal challenge in prompt diagnosis and effective management of both infections especially in tropical regions. Therefore, this survey was conducted in order to ascertain the seroprevalence of SARS-COV-2 antibodies and malaria parasite in a Federal University of Technology Owerri, located in the south-eastern part of Nigeria, shortly after the waves of COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The study was carried out among staff and students in the School of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria within the age range of twenty-one (21) and above. Method: A total of 600 randomly selected participants (400 students and 200 staff) who had provided informed consent, were randomly selected from the School of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Technology Owerri. Questionnaires were administered to collect data on respondents’ demographics and clinical history. Then, blood samples were aseptically collected by needle prick and tested for COVID-19 and malaria using the SARS-COV-2 IgM/IgG antibody test kit and the malaria test kit (Malaria Pf (HRP2) respectively. Results: Malaria and COVID-19 co-infection rates observed among the staff and students in this survey were 5% and 1.8% respectively. Out of the 200 staff tested in this study, 45(22.5%) were IgG positive, 0(0%) were positive for IgM while 10(5%) tested positive to malaria parasite. Although, all IgG positives were junior staff. Then, amongst the 400 students tested, 37(9.25%) tested positive for IgG while none (0%) were IgM positive but, 62(15.5%) were positive for Plasmodium falciparum infection. The interrelated symptoms of malaria and COVID-19 mostly observed in our respondents were fever, headache and fatigue. Conclusion: Results from this study further explained that the level of co-infection prevalence varies directly with the level of malaria prevalence and vice versa.","PeriodicalId":166387,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases","volume":"5 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139161493","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Safety and Proven Risk Assessment on the Release of Wolbachia-Inserted Aedes Aegypti: Lesson Learned from the Partial Resistance of the Community","authors":"F. E. Siagian","doi":"10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i4316","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i4316","url":null,"abstract":"Aims: to describe the basis of partial rejection from the community regarding the government's plan to expand the range of releases of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes which have been inserted with the endosymbiont bacteria Wolbachia spp. to reduce the incidence of dengue hemorrhagic fever and offers a more rational approach based on community based medicine to educate massively first before expecting community participation. \u0000Discussion: Aedes aegypti which laboratorily inserted with Wolbachia, an endosymbiont bacterium, naturally occurring in insects is actually a great success story in several countries, e.g., Brazil. In Jogjakarta, Indonesia this success story also repeated even though unfortunately when the government tries to expand the programme, some part of the community reject it. Lack of sufficient community education perhaps become the main reason of rejection from those who do not understand yet regarding the benefit. \u0000Conclusion: Tackling social determinants of Health is necessary in order to make a national programme can be implemented and receive support from the community.","PeriodicalId":166387,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases","volume":"41 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138946613","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Vulva Candidiasis among HIV Patients and Healthy Female Volunteers in Port Harcourt","authors":"R. Nwalozie, B. A. Nnokam, E. Onosakponome, Roseanne Adah Ikpeama, C. U. Nyenke","doi":"10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i4314","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i4314","url":null,"abstract":"Vulvo-rectal the most prevalent species of candida, Candida albicans, is the cause of candidiasis, a fungal infection of the vagina that affects the genital system as an adaptive and opportunistic pathogen. \u0000This study was aimed at examining the prevalence and risk factors of vulvo-vaginal candidiasis among HIV positive women and healthy volunteers in Port Harcourt. A total of 200 urine and HVS samples, 100 from each of the two groups, were collected. The samples were examined using culture, microscopy, and the germ tube identification method. The overall prevalence of Vulvo-vaginitis in HIV and healthy volunteers using urine and HVS was (32%), (34%), and (76%) and (54%) respectively. HIV recorded a higher of (76%) compared to that of healthy volunteers with (54%). There was no statistically significant difference in the two groups’ prevalence (p>0.05). The age group of 15–25 years old had the highest prevalence of (33%), while the age group of 40–45 had the highest prevalence of 80% for HIV.  HIV-positive workers and retirees had higher rates of vulvo-vaginitis in urine samples (21% and 75%, respectively) than did healthy workers and retirees (15% and 25%, respectively). Individuals with tertiary education had the highest prevalence of (32%) and (14%) in HIV and healthy volunteers respectively. It was also reported that married individuals who are HIV positive had a higher incidence of (50%) while for healthy volunteers, single individuals recorded a higher frequency of (29%). Prevalence of vulvo-vaginal candidiasis was greater in HIV patients in Port Harcourt. To help combat fungal infections, it is proposed that antifungal medications be added to antiretroviral medications prescribed to HIV patients.","PeriodicalId":166387,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases","volume":"124 28","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138958939","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Buruli Ulcer: A Neglected Tropical Disease","authors":"Nyenke, Clement Ugochukwu, Ikpeama, Roseanne Adah, Onosakponome Evelyn Orevaoghene, Enyinnaya Stella Ogbonnie, Esiere RoseMary Kaiso","doi":"10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i4315","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i4315","url":null,"abstract":"Buruli ulcer is a neglected trophical disease. It is characterized by the development of painless open wounds. It causes large skin ulcers mainly in children aged 5 to 15 years. Buruli ulcer is a skin infection caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium ulcerans. The disease is concentrated in West Africa and coastal Australia, with occasional cases in Japan, Papua, New Guinea and the Americas. In West Africa, the disease is predominantly reported from remote, rural communities, Côte d'Ivoire, Cameroon, Ghana, and Nigeria.  In endemic areas, the disease occurs near stagnant bodies of water. This is in agreement with the long-standing hypothesis that M. ulcerans is somehow transmitted to humans from aquatic environments. The first sign of Buruli ulcer is a painless swollen bump on the arm or leg, often similar in appearance to an insect bite. Over the course of a few weeks, the original swollen area expands to form an irregularly shaped patch of raised skin. Buruli ulcer can be diagnosed using microscopy, culture, and polymerase chain reaction.  For microscopy, fluid is typically taken from the ulcer's edge by fine-needle aspiration or by swabbing the edge of the ulcer. The fluid is then stained with the Ziehl–Neelsen stain which makes Mycobacterium visible. Buruli ulcer is treated with a combination of antibiotics such as streptomycin, azithromycin to kill the bacteria, wound care and surgery to support the healing of the ulcer. Buruli ulcer can be prevented by avoiding contact with aquatic environments in endemic areas. The risk of acquiring it can be reduced by wearing long sleeves and gardening gloves, and using suitable repellents to avoid the contamination of this disease. Buruli ulcer is a public health challenge especially in rural areas of developing countries that should be given more attention by the government and policy makers.","PeriodicalId":166387,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases","volume":"117 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138959011","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Urban Slums Morbidity Spectrum: A Cross Sectional Study on Korogocho Slum, Kenya","authors":"Samira Nassir Hussein, A. Omoto, George Audi","doi":"10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i4313","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i4313","url":null,"abstract":"Community health outreach is part of community-based health care, an extension of facility-based primary care services used to reach the underserved. Slums population in sub-Sahara Africa has been growing by 9 million persons per year making slum occupancy to form more than 56% of urban settlements. A slum is characterized by inadequate access to safe water, inadequate access to sanitation and infrastructure, poor structural quality of housing, overcrowding, and insecure residential status. People in slums due to their environment are more vulnerable to communicable diseases, respiratory diseases, malnutrition and accidents. The main objective was to identify the 10 top most prevalent diseases in Korogocho slums. A cross-sectional study design was applied. Study period was between January 2021 and December 2021. Data was collected through a series of 12 Community health outreach sessions at Korogocho slums in Nairobi, Kenya. Secondary data was extracted and analyzed using SPSS version 25.A total of 3699 individuals were treated, there were more females (67.96%) than males (32.01%) and at least 1 person was identified as a transgender. Age group of 0 to 59 months (472 patients) had more males than females while 19 to 59 years old (1413 patients) females formed majority of Community health outreach attendants. Modal age group was 19 to 59 years among females and 0 to 59 months among males representing 45.28% of the total patients. An average of 308 patients was seen per session. Respiratory tract infections (44.8%), skin diseases (13.8%), abdominal diseases (13.2%), musculoskeletal disorder (7.86%), eye conditions (4.75%), genitourinary diseases (4.18%), ENT diseases (3.9%), hypertension (3.36%), dental problems (2.1%) and wounds and injuries (2.05%) respectively formed the 10 most prevalent diseases in Korogocho slums. Public health intervention of wearing of medical face mask to prevent allergens and airborne infections is highly recommended, prompt and timely treatment of respiratory diseases will help in reducing respiratory related complications. Cost effective and sustainable water treatment options should be availed to the locals to help in improving water quality so as to reduce infective abdominal-diseases.","PeriodicalId":166387,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases","volume":"81 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139175022","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Sexual Practices at Risk of Sexually Transmitted Infections among Students at the University of Parakou in 2022: A Cross-sectional Survey","authors":"C. Attinsounon, Aubierge Akonakpo, Albert Dovonou, Clodel Yamongbè, Thierry Adoukonou","doi":"10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i4312","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i4312","url":null,"abstract":"Aims: The aim was to study sexual practices at risk of sexually transmitted infections among students. \u0000Study Design:  This was a descriptive cross-sectional study with analytical aims. \u0000Place and Duration of Study: University of Parakou, from June 06 to 26, 2022. \u0000Methodology: The sampling technique used was simple random sampling, in which five entities were selected from the eleven basic campus entities. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire distributed electronically to students via the KoBoToolbox server. The dependent variable was condom use. The independent variables were sociodemographic, cultural, environmental, behavioral and sexually transmitted infection (STI) history. Data were entered into KoboCollect. Data analysis was performed using Epi-Info software version 7.1.3.3. The difference was statistically significant for a p-value of less than 0.05. \u0000Results: A total of 420 students were surveyed out of the 2626 who had read the link on the forums, giving a participation rate of 15.99%. Of the 420 students surveyed, 220 (52.38%) were male and 200 (47.62%) females, giving a sex ratio (M/F) of 1.09. The mean age of the students was 21.8 ± 2.8 years, with extremes of 17 and 35 years. Sexually active students accounted for 73.57%. Condom use was 32.04%. In 45.16% of cases, students had contracted an STI in the previous three months. Vaginal penetration was practiced in 93.20% of cases. Factors associated with condom use in univariate analysis were gender (p=0.002), vaginal penetration (p<0.001) and types of sexual penetration practiced during the last sexual intercourse (p=0.002). \u0000Conclusion: The relatively low frequency of condom use among students at the University of Parakou suggests high-risk sexual relations for STIs. There is a need to raise awareness among students of the importance of condom use.","PeriodicalId":166387,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases","volume":"5 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138971056","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}