A Nationwide Sentinel Clinic Survey of Chlamydia trachomatis Infection in Finland

Abstract

C trachomatis infection is spread all over Finland, and the risk factors include younger age, high number of sex partners, and use of oral contraceptives or IUDs. Source partner analysis focused attention on the importance of transmission from regular partners, especially in women. The time from transmission to diagnosis was long, and any effort to shorten this period would be an effective preventive strategy.

The determinants of sexually transmitted infections among reproductive age women in St. Petersburg, Estonia and Finland

“…The rate in Finland was lowest among the oldest women, which is consistent with earlier studies(Hiltunen- Back et al 2001;Hiltunen-Back et al 2003).…”

“…Many studies have shown the relation between socioeconomic characteristics and sexual behaviour. Various studies conducted in different populations have shown that young age (Khryanin 2004;Hiltunen-Back et al 2001), being unmarried or cohabiting (Radcliffe et al 2001;Nikula et al 2007) and having low education (Nikula et al 2007) are associated with gonorrhoea and chlamydial infection. Behavioural risk factors include early age at first sexual contact (Khryanin 2004), high number of sexual partners (Uuskula et al 2008;Khryanin 2004;Hiltunen-Back et al 2001;Nikula et al 2007), and not using condoms (Gallo et al 2007).…”

Prevalence of Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis infection in men attending STD clinics in Brazil

“…Factors identified as being independently associated with Chlamydia trachomatis in the final multiple logistic model were younger age (15)(16)(17)(18)(19)(20)(21)(22)(23)(24) …”

“…The main risk factors reported in the literature as associated with C. trachomatis infections are age below 25 years-old, inconsistent condom use, multiple sexual partners, a new partner in the preceding 60 days and a history of STD 11,19,20 . In this study, an association among younger men (15-24 years-old) with infections was identified, but no association with reporting more than one partner in the preceding 12 months, inconsistent condom use and previous STD was included in the final model.…”

“…A prevalência de co-infecção foi 4,4% (IC95% 2,95%-5,85%). Os fatores identificados como sendo associados com a infecção pela CT foram ser jovem (15)(16)(17)(18)(19)(20)(21)(22)(23)(24) The importance of understanding and addressing Chlamydia trachomatis (CT)infections and gonorrhea among men is being recognized in several studies 1,2 . The role of identifying and treating male infections in preventing adverse outcomes among women has prompted some researchers to call for Chlamydia trachomatis and gonorrhea screening guidelines directed at detecting male infections 3,4 .…”