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[Sexually transmitted diseases and travel]
B Halioua1, T Prazuck, J E Malkin
1Institut Alfred Fournier, Centre National de Référence des Maladies Sexuellement Transmissibles, Paris, France.
Medecine Tropicale : Revue Du Corps De Sante Colonial
|January 1, 1997
Summary
Travelers face high risks of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), particularly HIV, in popular tourist destinations. Targeted prevention and condom use are crucial for high-risk travelers, including sex tourists.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Infectious Diseases
- Travel Medicine
Context:
- Travelers are at increased risk for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), with popular destinations often being high-risk areas.
- Sex tourists, predominantly males aged 38, face the highest risk.
- Incomplete awareness of risks, especially for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), persists among travelers.
Purpose:
- To define the profile of high-risk travelers susceptible to STDs and HIV.
- To emphasize the need for targeted prevention strategies for travelers.
- To highlight the importance of pre-departure information and safe sex practices.
Summary:
- A significant percentage of travelers (2%–10%) acquire STDs, with HIV risk elevated for those living abroad.
- Condom usage varies widely (20%–70%), and condom quality can be poor in developing countries.
- Prevention strategies should focus on educating travelers about risks and promoting consistent condom use.
Impact:
- Informing public health initiatives to reduce STD and HIV transmission among travelers.
- Guiding healthcare providers in counseling travelers about risks and prevention.
- Enhancing traveler awareness and promoting safer sexual practices globally.