Publications by authors named "Ouma Dan Omollo"
Sex Transm Infect
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to gather data on the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among men in Kenya, focusing on men engaged in transactional sex and heavy alcohol use to support better STI prevention efforts for both men and women.
- - A total of 1500 men aged 18-39 participated in the research, revealing significant STI rates: 9.5% for HIV, 38.7% for HSV-2, and higher rates for other bacterial STIs (CT: 14.3%, NG: 2.5%).
- - The findings showed that younger participants with more sexual and transactional partners had higher STI rates and lower condom use, emphasizing the need for targeted prevention strategies for this demographic.
Article Synopsis
- The high rates of HIV and STIs in eastern and southern Africa are exacerbated by behaviors like transactional sex and heavy alcohol use, with existing interventions mainly targeting women while neglecting men.
- A new study will test an economic intervention aimed at reducing risky sexual behaviors among men in Kenya aged 18-39 by providing access to savings accounts and incentives for saving, while comparing outcomes to a control group receiving health education.
- This research could enhance HIV/STI prevention strategies in sub-Saharan Africa by focusing on changing men's behaviors to reduce their risk of infection.
