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Sexually Transmitted Infection among Adolescents and Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Nationwide Longitudinal Study

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Title: Sexually Transmitted Infection among Adolescents and Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Nationwide Longitudinal Study
Language: English
Authors: Li, Juo-Chi, Tsai, Shih-Jen, Chen, Tzeng-Ji, Chen, Mu-Hong (ORCID 0000-0001-6516-1073)
Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Nov 2023 53(11):4457-4464.
Availability: Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. One New York Plaza, Suite 4600, New York, NY 10004. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-460-1700; e-mail: customerservice@springernature.com; Web site: https://link.springer.com/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 8
Publication Date: 2023
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Adolescents, Young Adults, Drug Therapy, Risk, Outcomes of Treatment, Patients, Sexuality
DOI: 10.1007/s10803-022-05732-7
ISSN: 0162-3257
1573-3432
Abstract: The association between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and subsequent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and the potential effects of medications on STI risk remain unknown. In all, 5076 adolescents and young adults with ASD and 57,060 age-/sex-matched individuals without ASD were enrolled between 2001 and 2009 and followed-up to the end of 2011 for identification of subsequent STIs. The results revealed that patients with ASD were prone to acquiring an STI [hazard ratio (HR) 3.36] compared with the comparison group. Long-term use of atypical antipsychotics was associated with a lower risk of acquiring an STI later in life compared with nonuse (HR 0.34). We recommend that clinicians closely monitor risky sexual behaviors and STI risk in patients with ASD.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2023
Accession Number: EJ1394316
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:The association between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and subsequent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and the potential effects of medications on STI risk remain unknown. In all, 5076 adolescents and young adults with ASD and 57,060 age-/sex-matched individuals without ASD were enrolled between 2001 and 2009 and followed-up to the end of 2011 for identification of subsequent STIs. The results revealed that patients with ASD were prone to acquiring an STI [hazard ratio (HR) 3.36] compared with the comparison group. Long-term use of atypical antipsychotics was associated with a lower risk of acquiring an STI later in life compared with nonuse (HR 0.34). We recommend that clinicians closely monitor risky sexual behaviors and STI risk in patients with ASD.
ISSN:0162-3257
1573-3432
DOI:10.1007/s10803-022-05732-7