Knowledge of sexually transmitted infections and risky behaviours: a survey among high school and university students

Objectives STIs are a serious public health problem. Worldwide, 500 million people a year acquire a STI, and young are the most affected.Methods This study was conducted administering an anonymous questionnaire to 1228 Sicilian students of high school and university.Results The students had variable understanding of STIs and their complications. The results demonstrate an extreme variability in the knowledge of STIs. Multiple linear regression showed that sexual health knowledge was associated with age and sexual orientation.  Conclusions Our results show that knowledge of STIs is poor and inadequate. This finding can put students at risk of STIs

Simplification to TDF+FTC fixed dose combination shows improved immunological response, adherence and patient-related outcomes while maintaining virological efficacy (the MULTIFACTORS Back Study)

Aim of this study was to assess the efficacy, adherence and patient-related outcomes of a simplification strategy in patients switching from a stable regimen containing tenofovir and lamivudine to fixed dose combination with tenofovir + emtricitabine

Durability of first-line regimens including integrase strand transfer inhibitors (INSTIs): data from a real-life setting

To evaluate the durability of three integrase strand transfer inhibitors (INSTIs) and two NRTIs in ART-naive individuals