Chlamydia trachomatis, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) distribution and sexual behaviors across gender and age group in an African setting.

摘要: Objective The purpose of this study was to (1) describe the distribution Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) cases across gender age groups in Libreville (Gabon); (2) examine Gabonese Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)-related risk behaviour. Methods sampled population people attending “Laboratoire National de Sante Plublique”. Between 2007 2011, 14 667 9 542 respectively, were tested for CT HIV infections. 1 854 them both We calculated rates groups. Also analysed groups' contribution general epidemiology. STIs-related behaviours assessed 224 men 795 women (between July 2011 March 2013) who agreed answered a questionnaire including questions on their marital status, number sex partners, sexual practices, history STIs, frequency condom use. Results Data showed 24% dropped infection rate between 2010, followed by 14% increase 2011. The same period 15% 16%. CT-positive subject getting is about 0.71 times CT-negative subject. Young adult aged 18 35 years old represented 65.2% had STIs. 80% 66% confessed an inconsistent use condoms. 11.6% 48% declared having multiple partners. 61% questioned 67% knowing status. Conclusions In setting, population-aged from18 most affected Other matters concern are protection with non-spousal or non-life