1. Sexually Transmitted Infections in Arunachal Pradesh.
- Author
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Sirah, Tailyang and Vokendro, Haobijam
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SEXUALLY transmitted diseases ,AIDS - Abstract
In the epidemic era of HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are one the most common identifiable health challenges globally. The paper attempts to take account of and understand the incidence of sexually transmitted infections (and HIV/AIDS) in Arunachal Pradesh, the largest state in North East, India. The study reveals high STI cases in the state; and the districts recorded the high cases of STIs includes West Kameng (781 cases), East Siang (7113) and Changlang (642 cases) in 2012-13 and Papum Pare (683 cases) and West Kameng (593 cases) in 2013-14. All this reflects the deficit of knowledge for protecting and preventing oneself from these preventable STI cases. The study underscores the importance of promoting knowledge and awareness of STIs and particularly of HIV/AIDS amongst the youth of the state. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Published
- 2021