Sexually transmitted diseases in Ethiopia. Social factors contributing to their spread and implications for developing countries.

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Sexually transmitted diseases (STD) in developing countries are causing concern to those responsible for their control and eradication. To gain a better understanding of the problems involved in a country struggling with development, the economic and psychosocial factors influencing the spread of STD in Ethiopia were studied. Increased migration and urbanization and the changing role of women have led to a rise in prostitution. Thus, changes in the social structure (particularly in relation to the education and employment of women) and improved medical services are essential for the long-term control of STD.

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