Sexual and reproductive health among men with genital schistosomiasis in southern Tanzania: A descriptive study.

ABSTRACT: Male genital schistosomiasis (MGS) is a significantly neglected condition, and its consequences often receive inadequate attention. The disease is suggested to cause schistosomiasis-induced sexual and reproductive health problems among males. The study was conducted to investigate the prevalence of MGS, sexual and reproductive health problems that could be caused by MGS among adult males in Mtama district. A community-based cross-sectional study using quantitative methods was carried out among males aged ≥ 18 years in selected households. Semen and urine samples were collected from each participant to establish the prevalence of MGS and urogenital schistosomiasis respectively. Semen quality was macroscopically and microscopically assessed. Urine samples were analyzed using filtration techn

SUBMITTER: Makene T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10971759 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature