Branković, I., Verdonk, P., & Klinge, I. (2013). Applying a gender lens on human papillomavirus infection: cervical cancer screening, HPV DNA testing, and HPV vaccination. International Journal for Equity in Health,12(14), 2-7. doi:10.1186/1475-9276-12-14
This text looks at the cervical cancer indices between subgroups and compares experience and knowledge of cervical cancer and HPV within subgroups to determine if there’s a disparity in health education, and prevention. This article will be used to access attitudes and knowledge on cervical cancer for women as it relates to vaccination (prevention), as well as look at common barriers to accessing prevention interventions and treatment for different female minorities.…show more content… (2009). Pregnancy and sexually transmitted viral infections. Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS,30(2), 71. doi:10.4103/0253-7184.62761
The article outlines the effects of several viral STIs on pregnancy, for mother and child, both pre and postnatally. Modes of transmission are also described. This article will be used to outline the probability and risks of vertical transmission associated with the following STIs; HSV, HPV and CMV. This article will also be used in the section on HIV and pregnancy outlining risks of vertical transmission for HIV, and the affects of HIV on reproduction and maternal health.
Monteiro, F., Canavarro, M. C., & Pereira, M. (2017). Prevalence and correlates of psychological distress of middle-aged and older women living with HIV. Psychology, Health & Medicine,22(9), 1105-1113. doi:10.1080/13548506.2017.1281972
The article examines the psychological stress of HIV positive women in comparison to men of the same status. This will be used to provide examples of some of the psychological issues presented in HIV positive women as well as possible theories as to why their exist a difference between sex and…show more content… The study provides Odds Ratios that show an increased risk of secondary infertility after experiencing common STI symptoms in either the mother or spouse. This article will be used to examine the effects of STIs on reproduction, specifically infertility.
Simms, I. (2000). Pelvic inflammatory disease epidemiology: what do we know and what do we need to know? Sexually Transmitted Infections,76(2), 80-87. doi:10.1136/sti.76.2.80
Exploring the relationship between Pelvic Inflammatory disease and STI acquisition reveals PID causes increased morbidity in female populations. Its’ onset is widely associated with various sexually transmitted infections and therefore, STI’s indirectly increase the disease burden. This article will be used to show how STIs can lead to other forms of morbidity that affect reproductive health. Furthermore, this article will be used within the section of HIV to explain how STIs can create co-morbidities that exacerbate the disease status and treatment of patients.
Smith, G., Mysak, K., & Michael, S. (2007). Sexual Double Standards and Sexually Transmitted Illnesses: Social Rejection and Stigmatization of Women. Sex Roles,58(5-6), 391-401.
