Chlamydial infection in women along the US–Mexico border

Few studies have reported on sexually transmitted infections at the US–Mexico border, so the prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis in this population remains uncertain. This binational project investigated the prevalence of, and risk factors for, C. trachomatis among women along the Arizona, US–Sonora...

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Published in:International journal of STD & AIDS 2004-12, Vol.15 (12), p.815-821
Main Authors: BALDWIN, S. B, DJAMBAZOV, B, GARCIA, F, GIULIANO, A. R, PAPENFUSS, M, ABRAHAMSEN, M, DENMAN, C, GUERNSEY DE ZAPIEN, J, ORTEGA, L, NAVARRO HENZE, J. L, HUNTER, J, ROJAS, M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
AIDS/HIV
Arizona - epidemiology
Biological and medical sciences
Chlamydia Infections - diagnosis
Chlamydia Infections - epidemiology
Chlamydia trachomatis
Epidemiology. Vaccinations
Female
General aspects
Human papillomavirus
Humans
Infectious diseases
Internationality
Medical sciences
Mexico - epidemiology
Middle Aged
Prevalence
Risk Factors
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Bacterial - diagnosis
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Bacterial - epidemiology
United States - epidemiology
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Summary:Few studies have reported on sexually transmitted infections at the US–Mexico border, so the prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis in this population remains uncertain. This binational project investigated the prevalence of, and risk factors for, C. trachomatis among women along the Arizona, US–Sonora, Mexico border. Women who self-referred for routine gynaecological care were invited to complete an interviewer-administered questionnaire and to undergo a Pap smear, C. trachomatis test, and HPV test. In 2270 women, C. trachomatis prevalence overall was 8.2% as measured by hybrid capture and 2.6% by enzyme immunoassay. Infection was associated with young age, a history of new sexual partner(s) in the previous three months, HPV infection, and proximity of clinic to the international border. Antibiotic use in the previous 30 days was associated with decreased odds of infection. Women in Arizona–Sonora border communities are at increased risk for C. trachomatis infection compared to women attending clinics in non-border locations.
ISSN:0956-4624
1758-1052
DOI:10.1258/0956462042563792