Prevalence of genital and anorectal chlamydia trachomatis in Kenya by risk groups: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: The epidemiology of Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) in Kenya is not well understood. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of CT prevalence using PubMed, Embase, and Kenyan databases (Jan 2000-June 2024). Included studies had laboratory-confirmed CT and were peer-reviewed. Populations were categorized by sex/gender and STI vulnerability. A random-effects model was used to account for heterogeneity. Of 198 records, 51 studies (32,559 participants) were included. CT prevalence was reported for 18 studies on males, 36 on females, and four on the general population. Pooled prevalence was 5.8% (95% CI 4.6-7.4) with high heterogeneity. The highest prevalence was among general population females > 25 years (14.8%), while at risk males > 25 had the lowest (0.1%). Studies spanned 13 regions

SUBMITTER: Sohaili A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12632032 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature