Sexual Quality of Life and Association With HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections Among a Cohort of Heterosexual Couples in Kenya.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Sexual quality of life (SQoL) is a critical component of sexual health and is understudied in Sub-Saharan African settings with endemic HIV and sexually transmitted infection (STI).

Aim

We sought to assess SQoL among heterosexual couples in Kisumu, Kenya, and how this was associated with HIV status, STIs, and sexual practices.

Methods

This was a prospective cohort study of community-recruited couples. SQoL, HIV status, herpes simplex virus (HSV)-2 status, bacterial vaginosis (BV), sexual practices, and sociodemographics were measured at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months. Multivariable linear regression with random intercept was fitted separately for females and males, accounting for partner characteristics.

Main outcome measure

SQoL was assessed wi

SUBMITTER: Mehta SD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6193463 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature