In addition to the use of nonbarrier methods of birth control, which factor has led to the dramatic increase of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the last two decades?
a. asymptomatic disease carriers
b. careful reporting of STIs
c. antibiotic-resistant organisms
d. more sex education programs in schools
A
Some of the factors that contribute to the increasing incidence of STIs include increase in casual sexual encounters, particularly with unprotected sex; nonbarrier methods of birth control; existence of asymptomatic disease carriers; unfamiliarity with methods of preventing STIs; increased use of alcohol and illegal drugs, including needle sharing among intravenous drug users and trading sex for drugs; and inadequate reporting of STIs.
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