Title

Risk factors and prevalence of symptoms of sexually transmitted infections in Rural Mayan Villages in Guatemala.

Authors

Mabel C Ezeonwu
Heidi A Stecher
Ronald N Carrick
Lauren A Smith, Swedish Medical Center, Cherry Hill, Seattle, Washington, USA.Follow
Jennifer Hoock
Carolyn E Bain
Sukhjeet Kamboj

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

7-23-2020

Publication Title

Health care for women international

Keywords

diversity/inclusion

Abstract

In this study, we identify and describe the risk factors and symptoms that are suggestive of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in rural Mayan villages of Guatemala. We used the World Health Organization's syndromic guidelines for diagnosis and management of STIs to design questionnaires and to identify STI symptoms among indigenous Mayans who presented to mobile clinics in villages served by Guatemala Village Health (GVH). Symptoms that include abdominal pain or pain on urination, genital discharge, itching and sores were highest among younger participants. Lack of male participation in sexual health matters constitutes an important determinant of risk of exposure.

Clinical Institute

Women & Children

Department

Population Health

Department

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Recommended Citation

Ezeonwu, Mabel C; Stecher, Heidi A; Carrick, Ronald N; Smith, Lauren A; Hoock, Jennifer; Bain, Carolyn E; and Kamboj, Sukhjeet, "Risk factors and prevalence of symptoms of sexually transmitted infections in Rural Mayan Villages in Guatemala." (2020). Articles, Abstracts, and Reports. 3362.
https://digitalcommons.providence.org/publications/3362