Chlamydia infection in individuals reporting contact with sexual partners with chlamydia: A cross-sectional study of sexual health clinic attendees

S Huffam; EPF Chow; CK Fairley; J Hocking; J Peel; M Chen

Journal article

Chlamydia infection in individuals reporting contact with sexual partners with chlamydia: A cross-sectional study of sexual health clinic attendees

S Huffam, EPF Chow, CK Fairley, J Hocking, J Peel, M Chen

Sexually Transmitted Infections | Published : 2015

DOI: 10.1136/sextrans-2015-052068

Abstract

Objectives: We aimed to ascertain the proportion of positive, and predictive factors of chlamydia infection among females, heterosexual males and men who have sex with men (MSM) presenting to a sexual health service reporting contact with a chlamydia infected sexual partner. Methods: A cross-sectional analysis of patients attending the Melbourne Sexual Health Centre from October 2010 to September 2013. Behavioural data obtained using computer assisted self-interview were analysed to determine factors predictive of chlamydia. Results: Of the 491 female, 808 heterosexual male, and 268 MSM chlamydia contacts, the proportion diagnosed with chlamydia were 39.9% (95% CI 35.7% to 44.3%), 36.1% (95%..

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Funding Acknowledgements

This research was supported by the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) programme grant (No.: 568971). EPFC is supported by the Early Career Fellowships from the Australian NHMRC (No: 1091226).