Self-reported sexually transmitted infections among adolescent girls and young women in Mali: analysis of prevalence and predictors.

Collins Kwame AppiahRobert Kokou DowouSamuel Kwaku BalameLeticia Akua AdzigbliPaa Akonor YeboahRichard Gyan AboagyeAbdul Cadri

Published in: BMJ open (2023)

Our study has shown that SR-STIs are prevalent among adolescent girls and young women in Mali. Health authorities in Mali and other stakeholders should formulate and implement policies and programmes that increase health education among adolescent girls and young women and encourage free and easy access to STI prevention and treatment services.

Keyphrases

healthcare
public health
mental health
health information
risk factors
primary care
health promotion
quality improvement
combination therapy
risk assessment
climate change
health insurance