Understanding Relationships Between Chlamydial Infection, Symptoms, and Testing Behavior: An Analysis of Data from Natsal-3.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Genital chlamydia is the most commonly diagnosed sexually transmitted infection worldwide and can have serious long-term sequelae. Numerous countries invest substantially in testing but evidence for programs' effectiveness is inconclusive. It is important to understand the effects of testing programs in different groups of people.

Methods

We analyzed data on sexual behavior and chlamydia tests from 16-to 24-year olds in Britain's third National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles, considering test setting, reason, and result. We conducted descriptive analysis accounting for survey design and nonresponse, and Bayesian analysis using a mathematical model.

Results

Most men testing due to symptoms tested in sexual health settings (63%; 95% confidence inte

SUBMITTER: Lewis J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7004460 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature