Feasibility, acceptability, and short-term impact of a brief sexually transmitted infection intervention targeting U.S. Military personnel and family members.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Over the past 10 years, incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) has increased to record numbers in the United States, with the most significant increases observed among adolescents and young adults. The US military, where the majority of active duty personnel are 18-30 years old, has seen similar increases. However, the US military does not yet have a standardized, service-wide program for STI education and prevention.

Methods

The KISS intervention (Knocking out Infections through Safer-sex and Screening) was adapted from an evidence-based intervention endorsed by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and consisted of a one-time, small group session. Content included STI/HIV knowledge and prevention, condom use skills, and interpersonal com

SUBMITTER: Kunz A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8977033 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature