Exploring psychosocial factors influencing sexually transmitted infection intention testing among medical students: a cross-sectional study in two universities.

Background: Despite the significant global burden of sexually transmitted infections (STI), detection rates are poor. Acceptance of these tests is influenced by several factors that have not been explored among Colombian medical students.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to describe the behaviors and psychosocial factors toward STI screening among medical students of two universities in Pereira, Colombia, between March and June 2020.

PRESCRIBING PATTERNS AND THE USE OF ANTHELMINTIC DRUGS IN COLOMBIAN PATIENTS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.

Intestinal parasites continue to be a public health problem in low- and middle-income countries. Broad use of anthelmintics during deworming programs is still necessary in many regions. However, description of the usage of these medications in general medical practice has been limited.