Chlamydial and gonococcal infections in Curacao: prevalence and determinants
West Indian med. j
; 49(Suppl 2): 46, Apr. 2000.
Article
in English
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To determine prevalence and determinants of Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) infections among asymptomatic women and men in Curacao. DESIGN ANDMETHODS:
This was a cross-sectional population-based study. Urine samples (n=579) were collected from Antillean people, > 18 years, randomly selected from participants of a 1994 population survey (the Curacao Health Study, n=2,248). For the detection of CT and Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam.RESULTS:
CT and NG infections were found in 6.1 percent and 1.0 percent of samples, respectively. Concomitant CT and NG infection did not occur. Most CT infections were found in persons <44 years of age, the highest prevalence was found in the 18-24 year age group, 17.4 percent (13/75). In contrast, most NG infections were found in persons >44 years. CT infection, but not NG infection, was correlated with indices of low socio-economic status. Multiple regression confirmed the association of CT infection with age and socio-economic class.CONCLUSION:
In Curacao, CT and NG infections are not epidemiologically linked. CT infection is highly prevalent and calls for a screening-intervention model based on prevalence and risk factors. (Au)
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MedCarib
Main subject:
Chlamydia Infections
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Gonorrhea
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Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Netherlands Antilles
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Caribbean
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English Caribbean
Language:
English
Journal:
West Indian med. j
Year:
2000
Document type:
Article