Sexually Transmitted Diseases Questionnaire

Talk. Test yourself. Treat it.

This test will help you find out if you are at risk of developing a sexually transmitted disease (STD).

If your answer to any of the questions is "yes", then you may need to consult a doctor of the appropriate profile to learn more about your risk and find out if you need to be tested for a sexually transmitted infection.

The purpose of this test is not to diagnose sexually transmitted diseases. It also cannot predict if you will become infected in the future. The test will help you determine if you are at risk of developing a sexually transmitted disease.

The questionnaire is an analogue of the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) questionnaire.

Have you had vaginal, anal or oral sex without a condom in the last 12 months? ^*

Yes | Proper use of condoms and other barriers during each sexual intercourse can reduce the risk of contracting sexually transmitted infections, including HIV.

No | Proper use of condoms and other barriers during each sexual intercourse can reduce the risk of contracting sexually transmitted infections, including HIV.

Have you ever had a sexually transmitted disease? ^*

Yes | If you have had a sexually transmitted disease before, the risk of being infected now or getting infected in the future is much higher. (If you are engaged in the same sexual activities that have caused your past infection). Be sure to tell your doctor about past STDs. This will help her give you preventative advice, which may include offering testing and treatment for STDs, including medications to prevent or treat HIV.

No | Did you know that if you have had a sexually transmitted disease before, the risk of being infected now or getting infected in the future is much higher (if you engage in the same sexual activities that caused you to become infected in the past).

I do not know If you do not know, no problem! These infections do not always cause symptoms or may only cause mild symptoms. So you may have (or had) an infection and not know it. This is why if you are sexually active it is important to get tested or talk to a doctor of the appropriate profile about testing and preventative methods. If you are diagnosed with STDs, know that all sexually transmitted diseases can be treated with medication, and some can be completely cured. Or maybe you have never had a STD ?! In any case, continue to choose effective prevention methods for you!

Have any of your sexual partners had a sexually transmitted infection?^*

Yes | It is important to know if your partner has a sexually transmitted infection. If possible, talk to your partner about sexually transmitted infections / diseases. If your partner is currently being treated for STDs, you may also need treatment and should avoid sexual contact until you have completed both treatments. After talking to your partner, consult a doctor of the appropriate profile and talk to him / her about your sexual health and sexually transmitted diseases to get the best advice based on your current situation. This may include offering testing and treatment for STDs. In the future, continue to share the results of sexually transmitted diseases with your partner!

No | It is important to know if your partner has a sexually transmitted infection. If possible, talk to your partner about sexually transmitted diseases. Based on the information shared, you will decide which prevention method is acceptable for you. For example, if you find out that your partner is currently being treated for STDs, you may also need treatment and should avoid sexual contact until you have completed both treatments. Talking to your partner is a good first step. Your doctor will help you take the next steps, which may include offering testing and treatment for STDs, including offering medication to prevent or treat HIV.

I do not know Just as you may not know if you have had STDs before, you may also not know if your partner has it. no problem! Knowing if your partner has a sexually transmitted infection is important information when making choices about your sexual health! For example, if you find out that your partner is currently being treated for STDs, you may also need treatment and should avoid sexual contact until you have completed both treatments. Talking to your partner is a good first step. Your doctor will help you take the next steps, which may include offering testing and treatment for STDs, including offering medication to prevent or treat HIV.

Have you had sex because of needs (money, housing, drugs, etc.) in the last 12 months?^*

Yes | People who change sex for different needs are at higher risk for HIV or other sexually transmitted infections because they may have more frequent unprotected sex (without a condom) and more likely to have multiple sexual partners. And used drugs. If you / have had sexual intercourse because of needs, it is important to get tested regularly for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. This information will help you choose the most effective preventative steps for you, including condoms and medications to prevent or treat HIV.

No | Exchanging sex for different needs increases the risk of contracting or transmitting HIV or other sexually transmitted infections, as unprotected sexual intercourse (without a condom), having multiple sexual partners, and drug use are common in such cases. If you / have had sexual intercourse because of needs, it is important to get tested regularly for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. This information will help you choose the most effective preventative steps for you, including condoms and medications to prevent or treat HIV.

Is it possible that during the last 12 months, either of your sexual partners had sexual intercourse with another while they were still having sex with you?^*

Yes | A long-term monogamous relationship with a partner who does not have a sexually transmitted infection is one of the most reliable ways to prevent infection (bilateral monogamy means that you agree to be sexually active with only one person who has agreed to be sexually active only with you.) , To talk to your partner about STDs. It is possible that he has an infection, but he does not know about it, and in this case you may also get the infection - your partner may need to be tested or treated (maybe you too). In addition to bilateral monogamy, there are other ways to reduce or even prevent the risk of STDs. Choose preventative steps that work for you, including a condom. For more information about prevention, consult your doctor of appropriate profile.

No | A long-term monogamous relationship with a partner who does not have a sexually transmitted infection is one of the most reliable ways to prevent infection (bilateral monogamy means that you agree to be sexually active with only one person who has agreed to be sexually active only with you). Continue to talk openly with your partner about the risk of developing a sexually transmitted disease and share your STD test results with him or her. You can also discuss other methods of preventing STDs that may be more helpful to you!

I do not know If you are not sure if your partner has had sexual contact with another, this may be the best time to start talking to him about sexually transmitted diseases. It is possible that he has an infection, but he does not know about it, and in this case you can get rid of it - your partner may need to be tested or treated (maybe you too). A long-term monogamous relationship with a partner who does not have a sexually transmitted infection is one of the most reliable ways to prevent infection (bilateral monogamy means that you agree to be sexually active with only one person who has agreed to be sexually active only with you).

Have you or any of your partners used illegal drugs?^*

Yes | Sexual contact while using drugs increases the risk of risky sexual behaviors (e.g. unprotected sex), which in turn increases the risk of sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. In addition, sharing needles, syringes, or other injecting equipment for drugs may also put you at risk for infections such as HIV and viral hepatitis. Proper use of condoms and other barrier remedies every time you have sex reduces the risk of infection.

No | Sexual contact while using drugs increases the risk of risky sexual behaviors (e.g. unprotected sex), which in turn increases the risk of sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. In addition, sharing needles, syringes, or other injecting equipment for drugs may also put you at risk for infections such as HIV and viral hepatitis. Proper use of condoms and other barrier remedies every time you have sex reduces the risk of infection.

I do not know Sexual contact while using drugs increases the risk of risky sexual behaviors (e.g. unprotected sex), which in turn increases the risk of sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. In addition, sharing needles, syringes, or other injecting equipment for drugs may also put you at risk for infections such as HIV and viral hepatitis. Proper use of condoms and other barrier remedies every time you have sex reduces the risk of infection.