Association between early sexual initiation and sexually transmitted infections among Peruvian reproductive-age women.

Background: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a serious public health problem worldwide, especially among reproductive-age women. The early sexual onset of sexual intercourse (EOSI) has been suggested as a risk factor, although there is no data at the national level.

Objective: To evaluate the association between EOSI and STIs in Peruvian women of childbearing age.

Awareness, behavior and attitudes concerning sun exposure among beachgoers in the northern coast of Peru.

Background: Skin cancer incidence has increased over the last years, becoming a major public health problem.

Objective: To describe the awareness, behavior and attitudes concerning sun exposure among beachgoers in the northern coast of Peru.

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study in the Pimentel beach, Peru.