Trends and correlates of sexually transmitted infections among sexually active Ugandan female youths: evidence from three demographic and health surveys, 2006–2016

Abstract Background Female adolescents and young women have the highest risk of curable sexually transmitted infections (STIs) globally. Data on the prevalence of STIs among young women in Uganda are limited. In this study, we investigated the time trends and correlates of STIs among adolescent girl...

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Main Authors: Veronicah Masanja, Solomon Tsebeni Wafula, Tonny Ssekamatte, John Bosco Isunju, Richard K. Mugambe, Guido Van Hal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-020-05732-x