Journal article
Sex and sport: Sexual risk behaviour in young people in rural and regional Victoria
FYS Kong, JS Hocking, CK Link, MY Chen, ME Hellard
Sexual Health | CSIRO PUBLISHING | Published : 2010
DOI: 10.1071/SH09071
Abstract
Background: To determine the prevalence of chlamydia and understand sexual risk behaviour in 1629 year olds in rural Victoria through a chlamydia testing program undertaken at local sporting clubs. Methods: Young people were recruited from the Loddon Mallee region of Victoria, Australia between May and September 2007. After a night of sporting practice, participants provided a first pass urine sample and completed a brief questionnaire about sexual risk behaviour. Those positive for chlamydia were managed by telephone consultation with a practitioner from Melbourne Sexual Health Centre. Results: A total of 709 young people participated (77% male, 23% female) in the study; 77% were sexually a..
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Funding Acknowledgements
Funds were received from the Australian Department of Health and Ageing Chlamydia Targeted Grants Program as part of a National Chlamydia Pilot program that is currently running to test the effectiveness of several models for chlamydia testing in Australia. This project will assist in developing possible recommendations for a National Chlamydia Program.