STI prevention

Barrier method use

STI prevention refers to methods and practices that reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections.

These include barrier methods like condoms, regular testing, vaccination (for HPV and hepatitis B), and communication with partners about sexual health.

The clinic offers free STI prevention resources.

The term appears in public health campaigns and sex education contexts.

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sexual health · abstinence · barrier · latex · dental dam · protection · screening · regular checkups · PrEP · awareness · education · open communication · partner · disclosure · transmission · vaccine · HPV · rubber

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Opposites
intervention timing

STI preventioninfection treatment

Care that eliminates pathogens

disease management

health outcome orientation

STI preventiondisease spread

Pathogen movement between hosts

disease transmission · unprotected sex

temporal intervention

STI preventiondamage control

Limiting further harm

palliative care

Family

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Rated PG-13