Prevalence of genital Chlamydia trachomatis infection among young men and women in Spain

There are no accurate data regarding the real prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis infection in Spain. Our aim was to determine the prevalence of C. trachomatis infections and the risk factors for acquiring them among 1,048 young (15-24 years old) inhabitants of Laviana. The study was completed in th...

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Published in:BMC infectious diseases 2013-08, Vol.13 (1), p.388-388, Article 388
Main Authors: Fernández-Benítez, Carlos, Mejuto-López, Patricia, Otero-Guerra, Luis, Margolles-Martins, Mario Juan, Suárez-Leiva, Pilar, Vazquez, Fernando
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Age groups
Analysis
Chlamydia
Chlamydia infections
Chlamydia Infections - epidemiology
Chlamydia Infections - microbiology
Chlamydia trachomatis
Chlamydia trachomatis - isolation & purification
Disease transmission
Female
Humans
Infections
Logistic Models
Male
Mass Screening
Medical screening
Oral contraceptives
Prevalence
Response rates
Risk Factors
Sexual Behavior
Sexually transmitted diseases
Spain - epidemiology
Statistics
STD
Womens health
Young Adult
Young adults
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Summary:There are no accurate data regarding the real prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis infection in Spain. Our aim was to determine the prevalence of C. trachomatis infections and the risk factors for acquiring them among 1,048 young (15-24 years old) inhabitants of Laviana. The study was completed in the period between 1st November 2010 and 31st December 2011. We conducted a capture strategy in the whole population, instead of only in a sample group, with a capture conducted in schools, in the local health centre, by post and by phone as a last resort. The design was based on the model used by Shafer to increase screening rates. C. trachomatis was identified by RT-PCR in urine samples. A total of 487 sexually active people underwent the test, which implies a response rate of 59.8% of the sexually active people (target population). The prevalence was 4.1% (CI 95%: 3.1-5.8): women: 4% ( CI 95%; 2.8-6.4) and men: 4.3% (CI 95%: 2.9-7.2). The circulating genotype was the E genotype. There was an increase in the risk of C. trachomatis infection when barrier contraceptives were not routinely used OR: 4.76 (CI 95%:1.30-17.36) p
ISSN:1471-2334
1471-2334
DOI:10.1186/1471-2334-13-388