{"id":5093,"date":"2025-08-07T15:30:06","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T08:30:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/?p=5093"},"modified":"2025-12-24T11:14:18","modified_gmt":"2025-12-24T04:14:18","slug":"stis-understanding-and-preventing-sexually-transmitted-infections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/en\/stis-understanding-and-preventing-sexually-transmitted-infections\/","title":{"rendered":"STIs: Understanding and Preventing Sexually Transmitted Infections"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">N\u1ed9i dung trang<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/en\/stis-understanding-and-preventing-sexually-transmitted-infections\/#Introduction_to_STIs\" >Introduction to STIs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/en\/stis-understanding-and-preventing-sexually-transmitted-infections\/#Prevalence_of_Sexually_Transmitted_Diseases\" >Prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Diseases<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/en\/stis-understanding-and-preventing-sexually-transmitted-infections\/#Long-Term_Consequences_and_Effects\" >Long-Term Consequences and Effects<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/en\/stis-understanding-and-preventing-sexually-transmitted-infections\/#Causes_of_Unsafe_Sexual_Behavior\" >Causes of Unsafe Sexual Behavior<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/en\/stis-understanding-and-preventing-sexually-transmitted-infections\/#Prevention_Measures\" >Prevention Measures<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/en\/stis-understanding-and-preventing-sexually-transmitted-infections\/#Call_to_Action\" >Call to Action<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/en\/stis-understanding-and-preventing-sexually-transmitted-infections\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction_to_STIs\"><\/span><strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"0\">Introduction to STIs<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"1\">Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are a serious public health issue, affecting millions of people worldwide. According to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2023 recorded over 2.4 million STI cases in the U.S., including chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis, with 3,882 cases of congenital syphilis, resulting in 279 infant deaths [<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?source=gmail&amp;sa=E&amp;q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/url%3Fsource%3Dgmail%26sa%3DE%26q%3Dhttps:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/sti-statistics\/annual\/summary.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"2\">1<\/span><\/a><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"3\">]. The World Health Organization (WHO) also reported that in 2020, approximately 374 million new infections of STIs such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and trichomoniasis occurred globally [<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?source=gmail&amp;sa=E&amp;q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/url%3Fsource%3Dgmail%26sa%3DE%26q%3Dhttps:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/sexually-transmitted-infections-%252528stis%252529\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"4\">2<\/span><\/a><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"5\">]. These numbers emphasize the importance of raising awareness and implementing preventive measures to protect individual and community health.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prevalence_of_Sexually_Transmitted_Diseases\"><\/span><strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"6\">Prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Diseases<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"7\">Here is a summary of the most common STIs based on the latest data:<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000; background-color: #f0ebf2; width: 97.99%;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 17.2802%;\">\n<p><b>Disease<\/b><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 27.4569%;\">US Cases (2023)<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 26.5566%;\">Global Estimate\u00a0<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 27.907%;\">High-Risk Group\u00a0<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 17.2802%;\">\n<p><b>Syphilis<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 27.4569%;\"><span data-ast-node-id=\"0\">209,253 (3,882 congenital)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 26.5566%;\"><span data-ast-node-id=\"1\">8 million people (aged 15-49, 2022)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 27.907%;\"><span data-ast-node-id=\"2\">Ages 15-24, African Americans<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 17.2802%;\">\n<p><b>Chlamydia<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 27.4569%;\"><span data-ast-node-id=\"3\">1,648,568<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 26.5566%;\"><span data-ast-node-id=\"4\">~61 million new cases\/year (2015)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 27.907%;\"><span data-ast-node-id=\"5\">Young women, ages 15-24<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 17.2802%;\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/benh-lau-co-chua-duoc-khong\/\"><b>Gonorrhea<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 27.4569%;\"><span data-ast-node-id=\"6\">601,319<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 26.5566%;\"><span data-ast-node-id=\"7\">~88 million new cases\/year (2015)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 27.907%;\"><span data-ast-node-id=\"8\">Males, especially MSM, racial disparities<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 17.2802%;\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/benh-trichomonas-trichomoniasis\/\"><b>Trichomoniasis<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 27.4569%;\"><span data-ast-node-id=\"9\">&gt;2 million (2018)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 26.5566%;\"><span data-ast-node-id=\"10\">&gt;122 million new cases\/year (2015)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 27.907%;\"><span data-ast-node-id=\"11\">Women, especially older women<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 17.2802%;\">\n<p><b>Genital Herpes (HSV)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 27.4569%;\"><span data-ast-node-id=\"12\">572,000 new cases (2018)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 26.5566%;\"><span data-ast-node-id=\"13\">846 million people (aged 15-49, 2020)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 27.907%;\"><span data-ast-node-id=\"14\">Sexually active adults<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Syphilis: Increased by 1% from 2022, with the highest rate of congenital syphilis since 1992 (105.8 per 100,000 live births). [1]<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Chlamydia: The most common bacterial STI, with 55.8% of cases in the 15-24 age group. [1]<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Gonorrhea: Decreased by 7.2% from 2022, but remains a concern due to antibiotic resistance. [5]<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Trichomoniasis: Not nationally reported in the U.S., but global estimates show high prevalence, often without symptoms. [2]<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Genital Herpes: Affects 846 million people globally, often recurrent and impacts quality of life. [3]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The 15-24 age group accounts for 48.2% of infections, and African Americans are disproportionately affected (32.4% of cases despite making up only 12.6% of the population), reflecting systemic barriers to healthcare access. [1]<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vinmec.com\/static\/uploads\/small_20191218_122034_729719_vi_khuan_lau_max_1800x1800_jpg_fbe482384e.jpg\" alt=\"B\u1ec7nh l\u00e2y qua \u0111\u01b0\u1eddng t\u00ecnh d\u1ee5c (STIs) c\u00f3 th\u1ec3 do vi khu\u1ea9n l\u1eadu g\u00e2y ra\n\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"0\">Sexually transmitted diseases can be caused by the gonorrhea bacteria<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Long-Term_Consequences_and_Effects\"><\/span><strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"29\">Long-Term Consequences and Effects<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"30\">STIs not only cause immediate symptoms but also lead to serious long-term consequences if left untreated:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstList\">\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"31\">Infertility and Reproductive Damage:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"32\">\u00a0Chlamydia and gonorrhea can cause Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), with 50% of untreated chlamydia cases leading to PID, which can cause scarring of the fallopian tubes, infertility, or ectopic pregnancy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"33\">Fetal Damage:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"34\">\u00a0Congenital syphilis can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth, or birth defects. In 2023, 279 infants died from congenital syphilis in the U.S. [<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?source=gmail&amp;sa=E&amp;q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/url%3Fsource%3Dgmail%26sa%3DE%26q%3Dhttps:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/sti-statistics\/annual\/summary.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"35\">1<\/span><\/a><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"36\">]<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"37\">Increased HIV Risk:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"38\">\u00a0STIs like chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis increase the risk of HIV infection due to mucosal damage and inflammation (NCBI, 2021).<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"39\">Cancer Links:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"40\">\u00a0The HPV virus, often linked to genital herpes, is the main cause of cervical cancer, with 1.2 million cancer cases related to STIs annually. [<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?source=gmail&amp;sa=E&amp;q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/url%3Fsource%3Dgmail%26sa%3DE%26q%3Dhttps:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30207593\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"41\">4<\/span><\/a><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"42\">]<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"43\">Psychological and Social Impact:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"44\">\u00a0Stigma related to STIs can cause anxiety, depression, and delay in seeking treatment. The cost of treatment and consequences like infertility is estimated to be up to $16 billion annually in the U.S. [<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?source=gmail&amp;sa=E&amp;q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/url%3Fsource%3Dgmail%26sa%3DE%26q%3Dhttps:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/sti-statistics\/annual\/summary.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"45\">1<\/span><\/a><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"46\">].<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes_of_Unsafe_Sexual_Behavior\"><\/span><strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"47\">Causes of Unsafe Sexual Behavior<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"48\">Unsafe sexual behavior, such as not using condoms or having multiple partners, is the main cause of STI spread. Some common reasons include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstList\">\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"49\">Lack of Knowledge:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"50\">\u00a0Many people are not fully aware of the risks of STIs or how to prevent them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"51\">Social Pressure:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"52\">\u00a0Culture or peer pressure can encourage risky behavior, especially in young people.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"53\">Psychological Factors:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"54\">\u00a0The use of alcohol, drugs, or pressure in a relationship can impair the ability to make safe decisions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"55\">Understanding these reasons helps us be more empathetic towards those engaging in risky behavior. Instead of judging, we need to provide information and support to encourage safer choices.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prevention_Measures\"><\/span><strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"56\">Prevention Measures<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"57\">To reduce the risk of STI infection, people can take the following steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstList\">\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"58\">Condom Use:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"59\">\u00a0Correct and consistent use significantly reduces the risk of infection (CDC, 2025).<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"60\">Vaccination:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"61\">\u00a0Vaccines for HPV and Hepatitis B have been rolled out in 140 countries, helping prevent cervical cancer and related diseases [<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?source=gmail&amp;sa=E&amp;q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/url%3Fsource%3Dgmail%26sa%3DE%26q%3Dhttps:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/sexually-transmitted-infections-%252528stis%252529\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"62\">2<\/span><\/a><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"63\">].<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"64\">Regular Testing:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"65\">\u00a0The CDC recommends annual testing for high-risk individuals, such as young people or those with multiple partners (CDC, 2025).<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"66\">Timely Treatment:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"67\">\u00a0STIs like chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis can be cured with antibiotics if detected early. Notifying partners also helps prevent spread.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"68\">Reducing Stigma:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"69\">\u00a0Campaigns like STI Awareness Week help reduce fear and encourage people to seek medical support (HIV.gov, 2024).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3450\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3450\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3450 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/benh-lay-qua-duong-tinh-duc-1-1-300x207.jpg\" alt=\"Ph\u00f2ng ng\u1eeba STIs\" width=\"300\" height=\"207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/benh-lay-qua-duong-tinh-duc-1-1-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/benh-lay-qua-duong-tinh-duc-1-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3450\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"2\">Discussing safe sex with your partner<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Call_to_Action\"><\/span><strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"70\">Call to Action<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"71\">Everyone has a responsibility to protect their sexual health by practicing safe sex, getting regular check-ups, and seeking timely treatment if necessary. At the same time, the community needs to support this by reducing stigma and strengthening STI education. An open, non-judgmental environment will encourage everyone to proactively care for their health, thereby protecting the entire community.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"72\">Conclusion<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"73\">STIs are a major public health challenge, with high infection rates and serious consequences such as infertility, fetal damage, and increased HIV risk. However, with correct awareness, education, and prevention measures, we can mitigate their impact. Let&#8217;s work together to build a healthier future where everyone is equipped with the knowledge and support to protect their health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><i><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"215\">This article is written by<\/span><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/doi-ngu\/bac-si-do-huu-dat\/\"><b>Dr \u0110\u1ed7 H\u1eefu \u0110\u1ea1t.<\/b><\/a> <i><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"217\">The doctor has many years of in-depth experience in reproductive and sexual health care.<\/span><\/i><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><b>Reference<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[1]. CDC. (2024). <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sexually Transmitted Infections Surveillance, 2023<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Available from: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/sti-statistics\/annual\/summary.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/sti-statistics\/annual\/summary.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[2]. WHO. (2025). <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Available from: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/sexually-transmitted-infections-%28stis%29\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/sexually-transmitted-infections-%28stis%29<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[3]. Harfouche, M., AlMukdad, S., Alareeki, A., Osman, A. M. M., Gottlieb, S., Rowley, J., &amp; Abu-Raddad, L. J. (2025). Estimated global and regional incidence and prevalence of herpes simplex virus infections and genital ulcer disease in 2020: mathematical modelling analyses. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sex Transm Infect<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 101(4), 214-223. doi: 10.1136\/sextrans-2024-056307<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[4]. Bray, F., Ferlay, J., Soerjomataram, I., Siegel, R. L., Torre, L. A., &amp; Jemal, A. (2018). Global cancer statistics 2018: GLOBOCAN estimates of incidence and mortality worldwide for 36 cancers in 185 countries. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CA Cancer J Clin<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 68(6), 394-424. doi: 10.3322\/caac.21492<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[5]. Unemo, M., Lahra, M. M., Escher, M., Eremin, S., Cole, M. J., Galarza, P., Ndowa, F., Martin, I., Dillon, J. R., Galas, M., Ramon-Pardo, P., Weinstock, H., &amp; Wi, T. (2022). WHO global antimicrobial resistance surveillance (GASP\/GLASS) for Neisseria gonorrhoeae 2017-2018: a retrospective observational study. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lancet Infect Dis<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 22(10), 1473-1484. doi: 10.1016\/S1473-3099(22)00415-7<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction to STIs Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are a serious public health issue, affecting millions of people worldwide. 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