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Title: | The scars of Venus |
Authors: | Carabot, Philip |
Keywords: | Sexually transmitted diseases Chlamydia infections Gonorrhea Syphilis Genital warts |
Issue Date: | 2006-05 |
Publisher: | Medical Portals Ltd. |
Citation: | Carabot, P. (2006). The scars of Venus. The Synapse : the Medical Professionals' Network, 3, 16-20. |
Abstract: | This short report summarises the STIs and related conditions, seen in 2005 at the GU Clinic. This, of course, cannot be extrapolated to gauge any trends in the country as a whole and should not be interpreted as such. We need national prevalence studies for this information. There were a total of 1832 attendances, a 15% increase over 2004. 74% were new patients, in keeping with the clinic's policy of offering follow-up visits only if strictly indicated. More time can then be thus dedicated to new cases. 174 of the new patients were non-residents. The male: female ratio was l.6: l. The female attendances have gradually increased over the years, compared to a preponderance of males (M: F 2.3:1) in 2000. Patient self- referral remains the most popular at 78% of the total. Caritas referrals account for 4 .6% and doctor referral remains low at 16.8% (precisely the percentage for 2004) . As to sexuality 89% were heterosexual, 8% MSM (men who have sex with men) and 3% bisexual. Only one patient admitted to being lesbian. |
URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/44464 |
Appears in Collections: | The Synapse, Issue 03/06 The Synapse, Issue 03/06 |
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