STIs as a global public health challenge: past, present and future

Module 1

STIs as a global public health challenge: past, present and future

Assignment

Sexually transmitted infections: An evidence-based online course

October 21, 2026 - Geneva

Assignment (10 marks)

1. Using one example each from both the macroenvironment and microenvironment, explain how social and behavioural determinants contribute to the persistence of STI epidemics in populations. 5 marks

2. Do sexually transmitted infections (STIs) pose a significant concern to public health in your country? Justify your answer by providing relevant evidence and references. 5 marks