Determinants of care-seeking behavior for sexually transmitted infections among sexually active men in East Africa: A multilevel mixed effect analysis.
Beminate Lemma SeifuBezawit Melak FenteMamaru MelkamZufan Alamrie AsmareAngwach Abrham AsnakeMeklit Melaku BezieHiwot Altaye AsebeYohannes Mekuria NegussiePublished in: PloS one (2024)
Based on our findings, seven out of ten sexually active men in East Africa exhibit care-seeking behavior for STIs. It is crucial to implement policies and strategies aimed at improving the health-seeking habits of young, unmarried men. Utilizing diverse media platforms to disseminate accurate information and success stories about STI symptoms is pivotal in achieving this goal.