Prevalence and risk factors of chlamydia infection in Hong Kong: A population-based geospatial household survey and testing.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chlamydia causes infertility and increases risk of HIV infection, and population-based studies provide essential information for effective infection control and prevention. This study examined Chlamydia trachomatis prevalence and risk factors among a representative sample of 18-49-year-old residents in Hong Kong.

Methods

Census boundary map of 412 constituency areas was used as primary sampling units to construct the sampling frame and, residential buildings and units were randomly selected using geospatial modelling. A questionnaire on sexual practice and health was conducted, and polymerase chain reaction was used to test the urine for genital chlamydial infection. Invitation letters were sent to the selected households and a team of interviewers were sent to re

SUBMITTER: Wong WC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5321413 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature