Latest items for IMSTD-DATA-1
Jan. 11, 2023, 10:42 a.m.
Countries: Morocco
Variables: IMSTD-DATA-1
"...The vast majority of infections in the region are among men, and the main route for HIV transmission among women is marriage. For example, in Morocco, 70% of infections among women are due to an infected spouse..." (114).
Variables: IMSTD-DATA-1
"...The vast majority of infections in the region are among men, and the main route for HIV transmission among women is marriage. For example, in Morocco, 70% of infections among women are due to an infected spouse..." (114).
Dec. 5, 2022, 8:38 a.m.
Countries: Morocco
Variables: IMSTD-DATA-1
"The vast majority of infections in the region are among men, and the main route for HIV transmission among women is marriage. For example, in Morocco, 70% of infections among women are due to an infected spouse."
Variables: IMSTD-DATA-1
"The vast majority of infections in the region are among men, and the main route for HIV transmission among women is marriage. For example, in Morocco, 70% of infections among women are due to an infected spouse."
July 3, 2020, 4:25 p.m.
Countries: Zambia
Variables: IMSTD-DATA-1, DSFMF-DATA-1
"HIV prevalence varies notably by marital status; the prevalence is highest among women (43.5%) and men (37.2%) who are widowed, followed by those who are divorced or separated (29.1% and 22.6%, respectively). The prevalence is lowest among those who have never been married (7.0% and 2.8%, respectively)" (262). "A total of 15.4% of the cohabitating couples interviewed in the 2018 ZDHS are affected by HIV, meaning that one or both members are HIV positive. This includes 7.8% of couples in which both members are HIV positive, 3.1% of couples in which the man is HIV positive and the woman is HIV negative, and 4.5% of couples in which the woman...more
Variables: IMSTD-DATA-1, DSFMF-DATA-1
"HIV prevalence varies notably by marital status; the prevalence is highest among women (43.5%) and men (37.2%) who are widowed, followed by those who are divorced or separated (29.1% and 22.6%, respectively). The prevalence is lowest among those who have never been married (7.0% and 2.8%, respectively)" (262). "A total of 15.4% of the cohabitating couples interviewed in the 2018 ZDHS are affected by HIV, meaning that one or both members are HIV positive. This includes 7.8% of couples in which both members are HIV positive, 3.1% of couples in which the man is HIV positive and the woman is HIV negative, and 4.5% of couples in which the woman...more
May 31, 2020, 6:36 p.m.
Countries: India
Variables: ISTD-DATA-1, IMSTD-DATA-1, DSFMF-DATA-1
"Overall, 11 percent of women age 15-49 who have ever had sex and 8 percent of men age 15-49 who have ever had sex reported having an STI and/or symptoms of an STI in the past 12 months" (420). "0.24 percent of women and men age 15-49 in India are HIV positive; 0.38 percent in urban areas and 0.17 percent in rural areas. HIV prevalence is slightly higher among men (0.25%) than among women (0.23%) and is about twice as high in urban areas as in rural areas for both women and men" (475). "Among women, HIV prevalence increases with age from 0.06 percent among women age 15-19 to 0.40...more
Variables: ISTD-DATA-1, IMSTD-DATA-1, DSFMF-DATA-1
"Overall, 11 percent of women age 15-49 who have ever had sex and 8 percent of men age 15-49 who have ever had sex reported having an STI and/or symptoms of an STI in the past 12 months" (420). "0.24 percent of women and men age 15-49 in India are HIV positive; 0.38 percent in urban areas and 0.17 percent in rural areas. HIV prevalence is slightly higher among men (0.25%) than among women (0.23%) and is about twice as high in urban areas as in rural areas for both women and men" (475). "Among women, HIV prevalence increases with age from 0.06 percent among women age 15-19 to 0.40...more
May 12, 2020, 10:21 a.m.
Countries: Jordan
Variables: ISTD-DATA-1, IMSTD-DATA-1
"Among ever-married men who have heard of STIs, 11% report having had an STI in the past 12 months" (pg 222).
Variables: ISTD-DATA-1, IMSTD-DATA-1
"Among ever-married men who have heard of STIs, 11% report having had an STI in the past 12 months" (pg 222).
Feb. 8, 2020, 7:27 p.m.
Countries: South Africa
Variables: IMSTD-DATA-1
"HIV prevalence varies by marital status and is highest among those who are widowed (44% of women and men combined). Five percent of respondents who had never been married or lived with a partner and never had sexual intercourse were HIV positive, indicating that some women and men failed to report sexual activity or that there is some degree of nonsexual transmission of HIV, including mother-to-child transmission" (226). "Among the women and men interviewed and tested for HIV in the SADHS 2016, there were 419 cohabitating couples. In 70% of cohabiting couples, both partners tested negative for HIV (Table 13.13). Both partners are HIV positive in 15% of cohabitating couples,...more
Variables: IMSTD-DATA-1
"HIV prevalence varies by marital status and is highest among those who are widowed (44% of women and men combined). Five percent of respondents who had never been married or lived with a partner and never had sexual intercourse were HIV positive, indicating that some women and men failed to report sexual activity or that there is some degree of nonsexual transmission of HIV, including mother-to-child transmission" (226). "Among the women and men interviewed and tested for HIV in the SADHS 2016, there were 419 cohabitating couples. In 70% of cohabiting couples, both partners tested negative for HIV (Table 13.13). Both partners are HIV positive in 15% of cohabitating couples,...more
July 2, 2019, 12:52 p.m.
Countries: Sudan
Variables: IMSTD-DATA-1
"In August the Sudanese Society for HIV Victims disclosed there were 3,443 persons with HIV/AIDS in the country, including 1,693 men, 1,514 women, and 236 children. The organization reported it facilitated income-generating projects to support children of HIV-positive parents who could not afford school fees" (Pg 72).
Variables: IMSTD-DATA-1
"In August the Sudanese Society for HIV Victims disclosed there were 3,443 persons with HIV/AIDS in the country, including 1,693 men, 1,514 women, and 236 children. The organization reported it facilitated income-generating projects to support children of HIV-positive parents who could not afford school fees" (Pg 72).
May 27, 2019, 1:48 p.m.
Countries: Netherlands
Variables: IMSTD-DATA-1
"The incidence of HIV is increasing in Aruba" (12). Specific data not provided (CCS-CODER COMMENT).
Variables: IMSTD-DATA-1
"The incidence of HIV is increasing in Aruba" (12). Specific data not provided (CCS-CODER COMMENT).
Oct. 19, 2018, 10:12 p.m.
Countries: Comoros
Variables: IMSTD-DATA-1, DSFMF-DATA-1
Table 14.14, Self-Reported Prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) and Reported Symptoms of STDs, reveals that among married women, 2% of women reported having an STD and another 9% reported symptoms of STDs including abnormal vaginal discharge or genital ulcers. Among married men, 1% reported having an STD and another 4% reported having symptoms, including penile discharge and genital ulcers (page 211).
Variables: IMSTD-DATA-1, DSFMF-DATA-1
Table 14.14, Self-Reported Prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) and Reported Symptoms of STDs, reveals that among married women, 2% of women reported having an STD and another 9% reported symptoms of STDs including abnormal vaginal discharge or genital ulcers. Among married men, 1% reported having an STD and another 4% reported having symptoms, including penile discharge and genital ulcers (page 211).
Sept. 5, 2018, 9:42 a.m.
Countries: Vietnam
Variables: IMSTD-DATA-1, DSFMF-DATA-1
"…the committee notes with concern: ...The increase in the number of women in long-term sexual relationships infected with HIV/AIDS by their male partners and the stigma and discrimination against women living with HIV" (10).
Variables: IMSTD-DATA-1, DSFMF-DATA-1
"…the committee notes with concern: ...The increase in the number of women in long-term sexual relationships infected with HIV/AIDS by their male partners and the stigma and discrimination against women living with HIV" (10).
Oct. 8, 2016, 4:08 p.m.
Countries: Lesotho
Variables: IMSTD-DATA-1
“Overall, 35% of couples have at least one partner with HIV. In 20% of couples, both partners are HIV positive. Fifteen percent of couples are discordant, that is, one partner is HIV positive and the other is HIV negative” (235). “Ten percent of respondents age 15-24 (13% of young women and 6% of young men) are HIV positive (Table 13.8). HIV prevalence is higher among young women and men who are married than among their never-married counterparts. The HIV prevalence among young adults who have never had sex (4% among women and 6% among men) may reflect underreporting of sexual activity among young people, survival of children infected through mother-to-child...more
Variables: IMSTD-DATA-1
“Overall, 35% of couples have at least one partner with HIV. In 20% of couples, both partners are HIV positive. Fifteen percent of couples are discordant, that is, one partner is HIV positive and the other is HIV negative” (235). “Ten percent of respondents age 15-24 (13% of young women and 6% of young men) are HIV positive (Table 13.8). HIV prevalence is higher among young women and men who are married than among their never-married counterparts. The HIV prevalence among young adults who have never had sex (4% among women and 6% among men) may reflect underreporting of sexual activity among young people, survival of children infected through mother-to-child...more
Oct. 8, 2016, 4:07 p.m.
Countries: Bangladesh
Variables: IMSTD-DATA-1
“Fourteen percent of ever-married women report having had an STI and/or symptoms of an STI in the 12 months preceding the survey. The proportion of women who sought advice or treatment for an STI from a clinic, hospital, or health professional increased from 31 percent in 2011 to 46 percent in 2014” (175). “Overall, only 0.5 percent of ever-married women age 15-49 responded that they had an STI in the 12 months preceding the survey. It is likely that this figure underestimates the actual prevalence of STIs among sexually active women in Bangladesh, as many STI symptoms are not easily recognized and many STIs do not have visible symptoms” (183)....more
Variables: IMSTD-DATA-1
“Fourteen percent of ever-married women report having had an STI and/or symptoms of an STI in the 12 months preceding the survey. The proportion of women who sought advice or treatment for an STI from a clinic, hospital, or health professional increased from 31 percent in 2011 to 46 percent in 2014” (175). “Overall, only 0.5 percent of ever-married women age 15-49 responded that they had an STI in the 12 months preceding the survey. It is likely that this figure underestimates the actual prevalence of STIs among sexually active women in Bangladesh, as many STI symptoms are not easily recognized and many STIs do not have visible symptoms” (183)....more
Sept. 14, 2016, 4:05 p.m.
Countries: Nigeria
Variables: IMSTD-DATA-1
“Eight percent of women and 4 percent of men reported that they had a sexually transmitted infection (STI) or symptoms of an STI in the 12 months preceding the survey” (223). “Overall, 8 percent of women and 4 percent of men reported having had an STI or experiencing STI symptoms during the 12 months preceding the survey” (256). “Four percent of women reported having an STI; 6 percent had a bad-smelling, abnormal discharge, and 3 percent had a genital sore or ulcer. The prevalence of STIs and STI symptoms is highest among never-married women (15 percent)” (256). “Women in urban areas are slightly more likely than women in rural areas...more
Variables: IMSTD-DATA-1
“Eight percent of women and 4 percent of men reported that they had a sexually transmitted infection (STI) or symptoms of an STI in the 12 months preceding the survey” (223). “Overall, 8 percent of women and 4 percent of men reported having had an STI or experiencing STI symptoms during the 12 months preceding the survey” (256). “Four percent of women reported having an STI; 6 percent had a bad-smelling, abnormal discharge, and 3 percent had a genital sore or ulcer. The prevalence of STIs and STI symptoms is highest among never-married women (15 percent)” (256). “Women in urban areas are slightly more likely than women in rural areas...more
Sept. 14, 2016, 3:44 p.m.
Countries: Ghana
Variables: IMSTD-DATA-1
“Among men, those in union are least likely to have an STI or symptoms of an STI (8 percent). Women in urban areas and men in rural areas are more likely than their counterparts to report having had an STI or symptoms of an STI” (229). “About 1,700 cohabiting couples were tested for HIV in the 2014 GDHS. In 0.8 percent of couples, both partners were HIV positive. In 2.4 percent of couples, one partner was HIV positive and the other was HIV negative. In 96.7 percent of couples, both partners were HIV negative” (241). “Marital status is related to HIV prevalence (Table 14.5). Prevalence is substantially higher among widowed...more
Variables: IMSTD-DATA-1
“Among men, those in union are least likely to have an STI or symptoms of an STI (8 percent). Women in urban areas and men in rural areas are more likely than their counterparts to report having had an STI or symptoms of an STI” (229). “About 1,700 cohabiting couples were tested for HIV in the 2014 GDHS. In 0.8 percent of couples, both partners were HIV positive. In 2.4 percent of couples, one partner was HIV positive and the other was HIV negative. In 96.7 percent of couples, both partners were HIV negative” (241). “Marital status is related to HIV prevalence (Table 14.5). Prevalence is substantially higher among widowed...more
Sept. 12, 2016, 3:50 a.m.
Countries: Kenya
Variables: IMSTD-DATA-1
“Women who are currently married or living together with a partner (6 percent) and those who are divorced, separated, or widowed (7 percent) have a higher prevalence of STIs and STI symptoms than women who have never been married (4 percent)” (243). “The prevalence of STIs or STI symptoms is higher among divorced, separated, or widowed men (6 percent) and uncircumcised men (6 percent) than among their counterparts. The highest prevalence of STIs and STI symptoms occurs in Nyanza (6 percent)” (243).
Variables: IMSTD-DATA-1
“Women who are currently married or living together with a partner (6 percent) and those who are divorced, separated, or widowed (7 percent) have a higher prevalence of STIs and STI symptoms than women who have never been married (4 percent)” (243). “The prevalence of STIs or STI symptoms is higher among divorced, separated, or widowed men (6 percent) and uncircumcised men (6 percent) than among their counterparts. The highest prevalence of STIs and STI symptoms occurs in Nyanza (6 percent)” (243).
Sept. 12, 2016, 3:46 a.m.
Countries: Swaziland
Variables: IMSTD-DATA-1
“Among women, the HIV rate is 31 percent, compared with 20 percent among men. HIV prevalence peaks at 49 percent for women age 25-29, which is almost five times the rate among women age 15-19 and more than twice the rate observed among women age 45-49” (xxvii). “HIV prevalence increases from 2 percent among men in the 15-19 age group to 45 percent in the age group 35-39 and then decreases to 28 percent among men age 45-49. HIV prevalence for women and men age 50 or over is 12 percent and 18 percent, respectively. Among the population age 2-14 years, 4 percent of girls and boys are infected” (xxvii)....more
Variables: IMSTD-DATA-1
“Among women, the HIV rate is 31 percent, compared with 20 percent among men. HIV prevalence peaks at 49 percent for women age 25-29, which is almost five times the rate among women age 15-19 and more than twice the rate observed among women age 45-49” (xxvii). “HIV prevalence increases from 2 percent among men in the 15-19 age group to 45 percent in the age group 35-39 and then decreases to 28 percent among men age 45-49. HIV prevalence for women and men age 50 or over is 12 percent and 18 percent, respectively. Among the population age 2-14 years, 4 percent of girls and boys are infected” (xxvii)....more
July 27, 2016, 10:06 p.m.
Countries: Bangladesh
Variables: IMSTD-DATA-1
“Self-reported prevalence of STIs and/or STI symptoms, including genital sore or ulcer and bad smelling or abnormal genital discharge, is higher among women than men. Fifteen percent of ever-married women report having had an STI and/or symptoms of an STI in the 12 months prior to the survey, compared with only 6 percent of men. Women who report STI symptoms are somewhat more likely to say they have had a bad-smelling or abnormal genital discharge (11 percent) than a genital ulcer or sore (7 percent). The percentage of women and men reporting an STI and/or STI symptoms is highest in Barisal and lowest in Rangpur” (208).
Variables: IMSTD-DATA-1
“Self-reported prevalence of STIs and/or STI symptoms, including genital sore or ulcer and bad smelling or abnormal genital discharge, is higher among women than men. Fifteen percent of ever-married women report having had an STI and/or symptoms of an STI in the 12 months prior to the survey, compared with only 6 percent of men. Women who report STI symptoms are somewhat more likely to say they have had a bad-smelling or abnormal genital discharge (11 percent) than a genital ulcer or sore (7 percent). The percentage of women and men reporting an STI and/or STI symptoms is highest in Barisal and lowest in Rangpur” (208).
July 27, 2016, 10:05 p.m.
Countries: Sierra Leone
Variables: IMSTD-DATA-1
“Table 14.14 shows that women and men who are married or living together have the lowest prevalence of STI or STI symptoms relative to those of other marital statuses. Women in the Northern region and men in the Eastern region (27 percent and 17 percent respectively) have a higher prevalence of selfreported STIs or symptoms of an STI relative to women and men from other regions. Men and women with higher levels of education also have the highest prevalence of STIs and STI symptoms (25 percent for women with primary education and 16 percent for men with secondary or higher education)” (220). “About 3,500 cohabiting couples were tested for HIV...more
Variables: IMSTD-DATA-1
“Table 14.14 shows that women and men who are married or living together have the lowest prevalence of STI or STI symptoms relative to those of other marital statuses. Women in the Northern region and men in the Eastern region (27 percent and 17 percent respectively) have a higher prevalence of selfreported STIs or symptoms of an STI relative to women and men from other regions. Men and women with higher levels of education also have the highest prevalence of STIs and STI symptoms (25 percent for women with primary education and 16 percent for men with secondary or higher education)” (220). “About 3,500 cohabiting couples were tested for HIV...more
April 27, 2016, 7:31 p.m.
Countries: Zambia
Variables: IMSTD-DATA-1, DSFMF-DATA-1
“In 81 percent of the 6,791 cohabiting couples who were tested for HIV in the 2013-14 ZDHS, both partners were HIV negative. In 8 percent of the couples, both partners were HIV positive, and 11 percent of the couples were discordant” (233). “By marital status widowed and divorced respondents are more likely to be HIV positive (46 percent and 27 percent, respectively). Similarly, women not currently in a union (16 percent) and men in non-polygynous unions (15 percent) are more likely than those in other subgroups to be HIV positive” (238). “Among cohabiting couples who tested for HIV, both partners tested negative for HIV in a high proportion of couples...more
Variables: IMSTD-DATA-1, DSFMF-DATA-1
“In 81 percent of the 6,791 cohabiting couples who were tested for HIV in the 2013-14 ZDHS, both partners were HIV negative. In 8 percent of the couples, both partners were HIV positive, and 11 percent of the couples were discordant” (233). “By marital status widowed and divorced respondents are more likely to be HIV positive (46 percent and 27 percent, respectively). Similarly, women not currently in a union (16 percent) and men in non-polygynous unions (15 percent) are more likely than those in other subgroups to be HIV positive” (238). “Among cohabiting couples who tested for HIV, both partners tested negative for HIV in a high proportion of couples...more
April 26, 2016, 2:15 p.m.
Countries: Yemen
Variables: ISTD-DATA-1, IMSTD-DATA-1, DSFMF-DATA-1
“Almost one-third of ever-married women reported having an STI or symptoms of an STI in the 12 months preceding the survey” (151). “Eleven percent of ever-married women reported that they had an STI in the 12 months preceding the survey; 25 percent had a bad-smelling, abnormal discharge, and 8 percent had a genital sore or ulcer. In total, 32 percent of women reported having either an STI or STI symptoms” (159). “The prevalence of STIs or STI symptoms is higher among currently married women than among those who are divorced or widowed. The prevalence varies only slightly by age, residence, education, and wealth quintile. The largest differences occur by governorate,...more
Variables: ISTD-DATA-1, IMSTD-DATA-1, DSFMF-DATA-1
“Almost one-third of ever-married women reported having an STI or symptoms of an STI in the 12 months preceding the survey” (151). “Eleven percent of ever-married women reported that they had an STI in the 12 months preceding the survey; 25 percent had a bad-smelling, abnormal discharge, and 8 percent had a genital sore or ulcer. In total, 32 percent of women reported having either an STI or STI symptoms” (159). “The prevalence of STIs or STI symptoms is higher among currently married women than among those who are divorced or widowed. The prevalence varies only slightly by age, residence, education, and wealth quintile. The largest differences occur by governorate,...more
Feb. 29, 2016, 9:23 a.m.
Countries: Ukraine
Variables: IMSTD-DATA-1
""In recent years, about 40% of women were infected. About 60% of men are infected. There are high rates of AIDS/STDs in Ukraine, especially due to the large problem of prostitution in Ukraine. Oftentimes, men infect their wives due to outside activity with prostitutes. Men are starting to wear condoms for protection more often now, especially when they are with a prostitute, so that they will not be infected. We have a fast growing rate right now of women infected with AIDS/STDs." Natalya Bochkor" (2)
Variables: IMSTD-DATA-1
""In recent years, about 40% of women were infected. About 60% of men are infected. There are high rates of AIDS/STDs in Ukraine, especially due to the large problem of prostitution in Ukraine. Oftentimes, men infect their wives due to outside activity with prostitutes. Men are starting to wear condoms for protection more often now, especially when they are with a prostitute, so that they will not be infected. We have a fast growing rate right now of women infected with AIDS/STDs." Natalya Bochkor" (2)
Feb. 12, 2016, 12:53 a.m.
Countries: Russia
Variables: ISTD-DATA-3, IMSTD-DATA-1, DSFMF-DATA-1
"According to statistics of the Ministry of Public Health and Social Development of Russia, in 2007 in Russia 397,208 cases of HIV infection were registered, among whom the proportion of women was 135,957, including 2,816 children of ages from zero to 14 years and 1,253 children aged 15 to 17 years, inclusive. The proportion of women among early-stage HIV-infected patients has increased annually. In 2007 it was 45.8 per cent (21,545 persons) as opposed to 43.1 per cent in 2006" (38). "In 2007, 7,884 children (live) were born of HIV-infected mothers, in 2006 the number was 7,016 children, and in 2005 it was 6,711 children. Over the last three years...more
Variables: ISTD-DATA-3, IMSTD-DATA-1, DSFMF-DATA-1
"According to statistics of the Ministry of Public Health and Social Development of Russia, in 2007 in Russia 397,208 cases of HIV infection were registered, among whom the proportion of women was 135,957, including 2,816 children of ages from zero to 14 years and 1,253 children aged 15 to 17 years, inclusive. The proportion of women among early-stage HIV-infected patients has increased annually. In 2007 it was 45.8 per cent (21,545 persons) as opposed to 43.1 per cent in 2006" (38). "In 2007, 7,884 children (live) were born of HIV-infected mothers, in 2006 the number was 7,016 children, and in 2005 it was 6,711 children. Over the last three years...more
Jan. 2, 2015, 7:51 p.m.
Countries: Bangladesh
Variables: IMSTD-DATA-1
"Overall, 11 percent of ever- married women and 4 percent of ever-married men age 15-49 reported experiencing an STI or symptoms of an STI" (xxix). "...self-reported STI prevalence among women and men age 15-49 in Bangladesh is negligible. Less than 1 percent of women and less than 2 percent of men reported having had an STI in the 12 months prior to the survey" (177). "Eleven percent of women age 15-49 reported having had an STI and/or symptoms of an STI in the 12 months prior to the survey, compared with only 4 percent of men" (177)
Variables: IMSTD-DATA-1
"Overall, 11 percent of ever- married women and 4 percent of ever-married men age 15-49 reported experiencing an STI or symptoms of an STI" (xxix). "...self-reported STI prevalence among women and men age 15-49 in Bangladesh is negligible. Less than 1 percent of women and less than 2 percent of men reported having had an STI in the 12 months prior to the survey" (177). "Eleven percent of women age 15-49 reported having had an STI and/or symptoms of an STI in the 12 months prior to the survey, compared with only 4 percent of men" (177)
Jan. 2, 2015, 6:40 p.m.
Countries: Kyrgyzstan
Variables: IMSTD-DATA-1
Table 13.15 Self-reported prevalence of sexually-transmitted infections (STIs) and STIs symptoms. "Table 13.15 shows that self-reported STI prevalence among women age 15-49 in the Kyrgyz Republic is negligible, with only 1 percent of women who ever had sex reporting having an STI in the 12 months before the survey. Nine percent of women reported having had a bad-smelling or abnormal genital discharge, and 1 percent reported having had a genital ulcer or sore. Altogether, 10 percent of women reported having either an STI and/or symptoms of an STI in the 12 months before the survey. The percentage of women reporting an STI and/or STI symptoms is highest among women in...more
Variables: IMSTD-DATA-1
Table 13.15 Self-reported prevalence of sexually-transmitted infections (STIs) and STIs symptoms. "Table 13.15 shows that self-reported STI prevalence among women age 15-49 in the Kyrgyz Republic is negligible, with only 1 percent of women who ever had sex reporting having an STI in the 12 months before the survey. Nine percent of women reported having had a bad-smelling or abnormal genital discharge, and 1 percent reported having had a genital ulcer or sore. Altogether, 10 percent of women reported having either an STI and/or symptoms of an STI in the 12 months before the survey. The percentage of women reporting an STI and/or STI symptoms is highest among women in...more
Feb. 10, 2014, 5:36 p.m.
Countries: East Timor
Variables: IMSTD-DATA-1
"Self-reported prevalence of STI or symptoms of STI among women vary minimally by age and marital status" (194)
Variables: IMSTD-DATA-1
"Self-reported prevalence of STI or symptoms of STI among women vary minimally by age and marital status" (194)
March 18, 2013, 8:34 p.m.
Countries: Lesotho
Variables: IMSTD-DATA-1
“HIV prevalence is closely related to marital status among both women and men age 15-49 (Table 13.5). As expected, HIV prevalence is high among both widows (60 percent) and widowers (62 percent). Levels are also high among those who are divorced or separated (59 percent for women and 31 percent for men). Among currently married women, HIV prevalence is 26 percent, somewhat lower than the level of 31 percent among currently married men. HIV prevalence is lowest for respondents who have never been married (16 percent for women and only 7 percent for men). However, prevalence among women who have ever had sex but have never been married (25 percent)...more
Variables: IMSTD-DATA-1
“HIV prevalence is closely related to marital status among both women and men age 15-49 (Table 13.5). As expected, HIV prevalence is high among both widows (60 percent) and widowers (62 percent). Levels are also high among those who are divorced or separated (59 percent for women and 31 percent for men). Among currently married women, HIV prevalence is 26 percent, somewhat lower than the level of 31 percent among currently married men. HIV prevalence is lowest for respondents who have never been married (16 percent for women and only 7 percent for men). However, prevalence among women who have ever had sex but have never been married (25 percent)...more
Feb. 2, 2013, 9:29 p.m.
Countries: Rwanda
Variables: IMSTD-DATA-1
"Table 14.6 shows HIV prevalence among women and men by various demographic characteristics. HIV prevalence is closely related to marital status among both women and men. Seventeen percent of widowed and 7 percent of divorced or separated respondents are HIV positive. Four percent of respondents who are currently married are HIV positive. Among respondents who have never been married, the HIV prevalence is 3 percent for those who have had sex and less than1 percent for those who have never had sex. This suggests that some women and men incorrectly reported that they were not sexually active, or that there is some degree of nonsexual HIV transmission occurring (e.g., through...more
Variables: IMSTD-DATA-1
"Table 14.6 shows HIV prevalence among women and men by various demographic characteristics. HIV prevalence is closely related to marital status among both women and men. Seventeen percent of widowed and 7 percent of divorced or separated respondents are HIV positive. Four percent of respondents who are currently married are HIV positive. Among respondents who have never been married, the HIV prevalence is 3 percent for those who have had sex and less than1 percent for those who have never had sex. This suggests that some women and men incorrectly reported that they were not sexually active, or that there is some degree of nonsexual HIV transmission occurring (e.g., through...more
July 11, 2012, 8:56 a.m.
Countries: Cambodia
Variables: IMSTD-DATA-1
"According to the official report from the National Centre for HIV/AIDS, Dermatology and Sexually-Transmitted Diseases (NCHADS) in 2008, 43% of HIV-positive married women in Cambodia contracted the virus from their husbands" (43)
Variables: IMSTD-DATA-1
"According to the official report from the National Centre for HIV/AIDS, Dermatology and Sexually-Transmitted Diseases (NCHADS) in 2008, 43% of HIV-positive married women in Cambodia contracted the virus from their husbands" (43)
Sept. 16, 2011, 1:14 p.m.
Countries: Colombia
Variables: IMSTD-DATA-1
"There aren’t specific statistics of married or non married women infected with AIDS/STDs, but we do know that in the 80’s decade there was one woman infected for every 13 men, nowadays the relation is 1 woman for 2 men. The statistics that ONUAIDS Colombia has is that 170.000 – 220.000 persons are infected in Colombia, and the 20% of them are women."
Variables: IMSTD-DATA-1
"There aren’t specific statistics of married or non married women infected with AIDS/STDs, but we do know that in the 80’s decade there was one woman infected for every 13 men, nowadays the relation is 1 woman for 2 men. The statistics that ONUAIDS Colombia has is that 170.000 – 220.000 persons are infected in Colombia, and the 20% of them are women."
June 7, 2011, 3:57 p.m.
Countries: Equatorial Guinea
Variables: IMSTD-DATA-1
"She said that in the area of health, women were the hardest hit by HIV/AIDS and that access to health centres and the availability of health workers, contraceptive measures and information were more limited in rural areas, where HIV/AIDS infection rates were fortunately low. In that connection she said that draft legislation on reproductive health, which included programmes of action to combat HIV/AIDS, was awaiting adoption" (2). "The Committee notes with concern the high incidence of HIV/AIDS among women, particularly younger women, and the absence of an adequately funded strategic plan to address HIV/AIDS" (6)
Variables: IMSTD-DATA-1
"She said that in the area of health, women were the hardest hit by HIV/AIDS and that access to health centres and the availability of health workers, contraceptive measures and information were more limited in rural areas, where HIV/AIDS infection rates were fortunately low. In that connection she said that draft legislation on reproductive health, which included programmes of action to combat HIV/AIDS, was awaiting adoption" (2). "The Committee notes with concern the high incidence of HIV/AIDS among women, particularly younger women, and the absence of an adequately funded strategic plan to address HIV/AIDS" (6)