| Chlamydial and gonococcal infections in women seeking pregnancy testing at family-planning clinics. | |
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PMID: 18295177 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: The objective of the study was to assess genital chlamydia and gonorrhea prevalence and associated predictors in women seeking pregnancy testing. STUDY DESIGN: The study included analysis of demographics and results of pregnancy, chlamydia, and gonorrhea testing in 1465 females seeking pregnancy testing at family-planning clinics in South Carolina. RESULTS: The median age was 22 years (range 16-45), the race distribution consisted of 53% African Americans and 47% Caucasians, and 64% of subjects were pregnant. Chlamydia and gonorrhea were detected in 12% and 2% of subjects, respectively. Predictors of chlamydia and gonorrhea included younger age and African American race. Chlamydia and gonorrhea prevalence did not differ in pregnant vs nonpregnant subjects. CONCLUSION: Chlamydia prevalence was high and gonorrhea prevalence low in women seeking pregnancy testing at family-planning clinics, and both were predicted by younger age and African American race but not pregnancy status. Because the majority seeking pregnancy testing were pregnant, chlamydia testing in this population at risk for chlamydia-associated morbidity has potential benefit. |
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Authors:
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William M Geisler; Adelbert B James |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. Date: 2008-03-04 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: American journal of obstetrics and gynecology Volume: 198 ISSN: 1097-6868 ISO Abbreviation: Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Publication Date: 2008 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-05-05 Completed Date: 2008-05-27 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370476 Medline TA: Am J Obstet Gynecol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 502.e1-4 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Department of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL, USA. |
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Adolescent Adult Ambulatory Care Facilities / statistics & numerical data* Chlamydia Infections / epidemiology* Female Gonorrhea / epidemiology* Humans Mass Screening Middle Aged Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / epidemiology Pregnancy Tests* / statistics & numerical data Prevalence United States / epidemiology |
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