Gender relations, sexual behaviour, and risk of contracting sexually transmitted infections among women in union in Uganda
Abstract Background Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a major reproductive and public health concern, especially in the era of HIV/AIDS. This study examined the relationship between sexual empowerment and STI status of women in union (married or cohabiting) in Uganda, controlling for sexual...
Main Authors: | Olivia Nankinga, Cyprian Misinde, Betty Kwagala |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2016-05-01
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Series: | BMC Public Health |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-016-3103-0 |
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