Background Loss of a loved one has consistently been associated with various health risks. These data suggest that women who have experienced bereavement are at increased risk of STIs. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12879-016-1705-x) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users. Keywords: Sexually transmitted infections, Bereavement, Psychological AT13148… Continue reading Background Loss of a loved one has consistently been associated with