Chlamydia trachomatis Among Young Norwegian Men: Sexual Behavior and Genitourinary Symptoms
| Autor: | Gunnar Størvold, Inger Johanne Bakken, Finn Egil Skjeldestad, Svein Arne Nordbø, Terje Thomassen, Tori Flaatten Halvorsen |
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| Rok vydání: | 2007 |
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Male Microbiology (medical) Sexually transmitted disease medicine.medical_specialty Adolescent Sexual Behavior Chlamydia trachomatis Dermatology Norwegian medicine.disease_cause Severity of Illness Index law.invention Male Urogenital Diseases Condom Risk Factors law Surveys and Questionnaires Penile discharge Prevalence medicine Humans Gynecology Norway business.industry Obstetrics Genitourinary system Public Health Environmental and Occupational Health Odds ratio Chlamydia Infections Confidence interval language.human_language Cross-Sectional Studies Infectious Diseases language business |
| Zdroj: | Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 34:245-249 |
| ISSN: | 0148-5717 |
| DOI: | 10.1097/01.olq.0000233737.48630.03 |
| Popis: | Objective: The study objective was to assess Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) prevalence, risk factors, and genitourinary symptoms among young men. Methods: Sexually active men 18 to 30 years old were recruited during April through October 2005 at the student health services and through field work at university campuses in 2 Norwegian cities. A total of 1,032 participants completed a questionnaire on sexual behavior and provided first-void urine for CT testing. Results: The overall CT prevalence was 7.8% (81 of 1,032). In multivariable analysis, ≥5 lifetime sexual partners (adjusted odds ratio [aOR]: 2.7, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.4–5.2), a burning sensation on urination (aOR: 5.7, 95% CI: 3.1–10.5), and penile discharge (aOR: 2.6, 95% CI: 1.1–6.3) were significant risk factors for a positive CT test, whereas condom use (last intercourse) was preventive (aOR: 0.4, 95% CI: 0.2–0.8). Conclusions: A CT prevalence of 7.8% was found among male students. Promotion of increased testing among men is important to prevent CT transmission. |
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