Prevention and Management of Sexually Transmitted Disease
A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, and Disease Prevention".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025 | Viewed by 1590
Special Issue Editors
2. The Italian National Institute of Health, Viale Regina Elena, 00161 Rome, Italy
Interests: systematic reviews on public health; virology and infectious diseases; the role and application of micronutrients in different research areas; planning surveys concerning various public health topics; oncological screenings
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2. The Italian National Institute of Health , Viale Regina Elena, 00161 Rome, Italy
Interests: obstetrics and gynecology; obstetric emergencies; feto-maternal medicine; female health; gynecological viral and infectious diseases; female oncological screenings
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) remain a significant public health challenge worldwide, affecting millions of individuals annually. Despite advancements in medical research and public health initiatives, the incidence of STDs continues to rise in many regions, underscoring the need for innovative prevention strategies and effective management practices. Addressing these challenges is crucial to reducing the global burden of STDs and improving public health outcomes.
This Special Issue seeks to contribute to this ongoing effort by compiling the latest research and clinical insights in the field.
We are particularly interested in manuscripts that address the following themes:
- Innovative Prevention Strategies: new approaches to education, vaccination, and behavioral interventions aimed at reducing the transmission of STDs;
- Advances in Diagnostic Techniques: the development and evaluation of novel diagnostic tools and methods for the early detection and monitoring of STDs;
- Treatment and Management: research on new treatments and the management of drug-resistant infections for patients with STDs;
- Public Health Policies and Programs: the evaluation of public health interventions, policy frameworks, and community-based programs designed to combat STDs;
- Sexual Health Education: studies on the effectiveness of sexual health education programs in STD prevention.
We encourage the submission of original research articles, reviews, systematic reviews, and case studies that fall within these thematic areas
We look forward to receiving your contributions!
Dr. Alessandra Sinopoli
Dr. Denise Emanuela Rinaldo
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sexually transmitted diseases
- sexual health education
- STD prevention
- drug-resistant infections
- behavioral interventions
- diagnostic techniques
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