Factors Associated with Chlamydia trachomatis Reinfection Among Puerto Rican Adolescents 2008-2012

摘要: Factors Associated with Chlamydia trachomatis Reinfection Among Puerto Rican Adolescents, 2008-2012 by Flavia Rosado MS, Interamerican University of Rico, 2004 MT, 1998 BS, 1996 Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment the Requirements for Degree Doctor Philosophy Public Health Walden December 2014 Abstract The purpose this study was to investigate association between reinfection rates adolescents and failure follow retesting protocol, sexual partners receive treatment, participate orientation program about risk factors. Secondary data analysis, from a historical prospective Department used thisThe study. Data analysis restricted 15 19-years-old who had positive chlamydia result pattern since January 2008 through 2012. Multiple logistic regression analyses were run predict reinfection. Results showed statistically significant not having followed protocol (OR=1.243, 95% CI 1.089-2.930, p-value 0.038). A found received treatment (OR=1.713, 0.761-2.024, 0.029). participated Rico Health’s 0.762-2.026, 0.034). contribution social change is identifying factors significantly associated Study findings provide useful guidance clinicians public health professionals on how reduce among at adolescents.