Abstract

This study investigates the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in rural Guatemalan villages as well as the risk factors that predispose the population particularly women to STIs.

Author Details

Mabel Ezeonwu, PhD, RN; Heidi A. Stecher; Lauren Smith; Ronald Carrick -- School of Nursing and Health Studies

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Indigenous Mayans in Guatemala, Sexually Transmitted Infections, Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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Risk factors and prevalence of STI symptoms in rural Mayan villages in Guatemala

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

This study investigates the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in rural Guatemalan villages as well as the risk factors that predispose the population particularly women to STIs.