Correlates of sexually transmitted infections among Syrian refugee women and girls in Lebanon: knowledge, symptoms, and health-seeking behaviors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Syrian refugee girls and young women in Lebanon face a disproportionate risk of poor Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) outcomes, especially Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). However, limited research has explored the factors associated with SRH vulnerabilities. This study aimed to quantify the associations between sociodemographic and clinical characteristics, and experiences of self-reported STI symptoms, health-seeking behaviors, and knowledge of HIV/AIDS.

Methods

This study is part of the Self-Efficacy and Knowledge (SEEK) Trial, which aims to improve SRH and Family Planning (FP) among Syrian refugee women and girls in humanitarian settings. Baseline data (n = 485) were collected from two primary healthcare centers in the Bekaa in Lebanon, using the PAPFAM

SUBMITTER: Sarieddine D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12506282 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature