Common Sexually Transmitted Infections in Women

Ashley L Hodges; Aimee Chism Holland

doi:10.1016/j.cnur.2018.01.013

Common Sexually Transmitted Infections in Women

Nurs Clin North Am. 2018 Jun;53(2):189-202. doi: 10.1016/j.cnur.2018.01.013.

Authors

Ashley L Hodges¹, Aimee Chism Holland²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Family, Community, and Health Systems, University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing, 1701 University Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35294-1210, USA. Electronic address: ashleyhodges@uab.edu.
² Department of Family, Community, and Health Systems, University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing, 1701 University Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35294-1210, USA.

PMID: 29779513
DOI: 10.1016/j.cnur.2018.01.013

Abstract

The spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remains a significant public health issue in the United States. Social, economic, and behavioral implications affecting the spread of STIs have been identified. The most important social factor in the United States is the stigma associated with discussing sex and STI screening. In this article, specific recommendations for women are included regarding screening, diagnosing, and treating common vaginal and cervical infections. Screening women for infections of the vagina and cervix is essential because untreated infections may result in complications that have current and long-term health consequences and impact quality of life.

Keywords: Cervicitis; Sexually transmitted infections; Vaginal discharge; Vaginal infections; Women’s health.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Female
Humans
Papillomavirus Infections / nursing
Papillomavirus Infections / prevention & control
Sexually Transmitted Diseases / nursing
Sexually Transmitted Diseases / prevention & control*
Trichomonas Vaginitis / nursing
Trichomonas Vaginitis / prevention & control
Vaginosis, Bacterial / nursing
Vaginosis, Bacterial / prevention & control
Women's Health Services