Prevalence of sexually transmitted infections in women of the Czech Republic Armed Forces: a cross-sectional pilot study.
Lubos KarasekJ SmetanaP SvobodovaJ SmahelovaR TachezyI KissD NejedlaPublished in: BMJ military health (2024)
This pilot study showed a significantly higher HPV prevalence in female military recruits compared with both active military and civilian women. Recruits reported earlier coitarche which is a strong STI risk factor. Further study is needed to expand on the findings of this pilot study and generate data to support adjustment of STI preventive measures within the Czech Republic Armed Forces.