Spatial patterns and socio-environmental determinants of gonorrhea incidence in China.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Gonorrhea is a major sexually transmitted infection in China, showing distinct regional clustering and spatial heterogeneity. Understanding its geographical distribution and influencing factors is crucial for targeted prevention.

Methods

We analyzed 2022 gonorrhea incidence across 31 Chinese provinces using both traditional and spatial statistical approaches, including descriptive statistics, spatial autocorrelation, multiple linear regression (MLR), and spatial error models (SEM). Factors from five categories-economic, demographic, environmental, educational, and healthcare-related-were examined. The Geodetector method was additionally used to assess factor contributions and interactions.

Results

Three key findings emerged: (1) Significant regional dispa

SUBMITTER: Hu K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12722431 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature