Chlamydia Prevalence and Correlates Among Female Adolescents in Hungary

Abstract Purpose To evaluate the prevalence and the behavioral and historical determinants of genital chlamydial infection among adolescent females in Hungary. Methods A total of 214 consecutive, unselected, self-referred, sexually active, nonpregnant female individuals aged 16–20 years were evaluat...

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Published in:Journal of adolescent health 2007-11, Vol.41 (5), p.513-515
Main Authors: Ujházy, András, M.D, Csaba, Ákos, M.D, Máté, Szabolcs, M.D, Papp, Zoltán, M.D., D.Sc, Sziller, István, M.D., Ph.D
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Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adolescent girls
Adult
Anti-Bacterial Agents - therapeutic use
Azithromycin - therapeutic use
Bacterial diseases
Bacterial diseases of the genital system
Biological and medical sciences
Chlamydia
Chlamydia Infections - drug therapy
Chlamydia Infections - epidemiology
Chlamydia Infections - physiopathology
Chlamydia trachomatis
Female
Human bacterial diseases
Humans
Hungary
Hungary - epidemiology
Infectious diseases
Medical sciences
Pediatrics
Prevalence
Risk factor
Risk factors
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:Abstract Purpose To evaluate the prevalence and the behavioral and historical determinants of genital chlamydial infection among adolescent females in Hungary. Methods A total of 214 consecutive, unselected, self-referred, sexually active, nonpregnant female individuals aged 16–20 years were evaluated by polymerase chain reaction through the use of questionnaires. Results The prevalence of chlamydial infection within this population was 7.9%. We find that the most important correlates of chlamydial infection were at least three lifetime sexual partners ( p < .005), two or more sexual partners in the preceding 3 months ( p < .05), and symptoms of vaginitis ( p = .002). Conclusions The high prevalence of chlamydia in this study population may justify universal testing in Hungary.
ISSN:1054-139X
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DOI:10.1016/j.jadohealth.2007.06.015