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March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation. 2008. Sexually transmitted infections in pregnancy. [White Plains, NY]: March of Dimes, (Preconception risk reduction)

Annotation: This fact sheet provides information about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) during pregnancy. The fact sheet offers background information and information on the risks posed by such infections. Specific information is presented on chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, bacterial vaginosis, trichonomoniasis, genital herpes, genital warts, and HIV. Information on how a woman can protect her infant from STIs is also presented. References are included.

Contact: March of Dimes, 1275 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY 10605, Telephone: (914) 997-4488 Secondary Telephone: Web Site: http://www.marchofdimes.com Available from the website.

Keywords: Bacterial infections, Chlamydia infections, Gonorrhea, HIV, Herpes genitalis, Human papillomavirus, Infant health, Pregnancy, Sexually transmitted diseases, Women', s health

Grossman M, Kaestner R, Markowitz S. 2004. An investigation of the effects of alcohol policies on youth STDs. Cambridge, MA: National Bureau of Economic Research, 32 pp. (NBER working paper series no. 10949)

Annotation: This paper examines the role of alcohol policies in reducing the incidence of sexually transmitted diseases among adolescents. The paper looks at the relationship between alcohol policies (e.g., beer taxes and statutes pertaining to alcohol sales and drunk driving) and rates of gonorrhea and AIDS among adolescents and young adults. The paper, which includes an abstract, discusses previous research, study methods, data, and results. A discussion section is also included. Statistical information is presented in figures and tables grouped together at the end of the report. References are included.

Contact: National Bureau of Economic Research, 1050 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138-5398, Telephone: (617) 868-3900 Fax: (617) 868-2742 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nber.org Available from the website.

Keywords: AIDS, Adolescent health, Adolescent sexuality, Adolescents, Alcohol consumption behavior, Gonorrhea, Public policy, Sexually transmitted diseases, Young adults

Biro FM. 1992. Adolescents and sexually transmitted diseases. Washington, DC: National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health, 23 pp. (Maternal and child health technical information bulletin)

Annotation: This document provides a brief overview of recent literature on adolescents and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Material includes information on the prevalence and nature of sexual activity among adolescents; risk factors associated with STDs, including race, gender, age, psychological and cognitive factors, and socioeconomic level; prevalence, diagnosis, and treatment of six sexually transmitted diseases and/or syndromes; and various approaches to their prevention.

Contact: Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University, E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.mchlibrary.org Available from the website. Document Number: HRSA Info. Ctr. MCHF026.

Keywords: Adnexitis, Adolescent health, Adolescent sexuality, Adolescents, Chlamydia infections, Condoms, Costs, Gonorrhea, Herpes simplex, High risk populations, Prevention programs, Racial factors, School based clinics, Sexual health, Sexually transmitted diseases, Syphilis
   

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