Prevalence and Characterization of Undiagnosed Youths at Risk of Chlamydia trachomatis Infection: A Cross-sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis infection in undiagnosed young people aged between 15 and 24 years.

Materials and methods

A convenience sample of 623 youths, with a mean (SD) age of 20.1 (2.2) years, was recruited from key spaces in the North Metropolitan area of Barcelona in Catalonia, Spain. Participants completed a 21-item questionnaire and provided a urine sample or vaginal swab for testing.

Results

The most common age at the first sexual intercourse was 16 years (24.6%), followed by 15 years (21.3%). Only 32.6% reported always use of condoms, 49.2% sometimes, and 15.6% never. A positive test for chlamydia was found in 34 participants (5.5%; 95% CI, 3.8-7.5), with no difference by sex. A positive test was si

SUBMITTER: Reyes-Lacalle A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9232277 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature