Abstract
Using data from a nationally representative survey, we identified predictors of chlamydial infection in women aged 26 to 39 years. Chlamydia prevalence was low overall but varied by sociodemographics and sexual behaviors. Findings support current recommendations that women older than 25 years should not be routinely screened for chlamydial infection.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Age Factors
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Chlamydia Infections / diagnosis*
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Chlamydia Infections / economics
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Chlamydia Infections / epidemiology*
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Chlamydia Infections / prevention & control
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Chlamydia trachomatis / isolation & purification*
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Cost-Benefit Analysis
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Educational Status
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Female
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Humans
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Mass Screening / economics
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Nutrition Surveys
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Prevalence
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Risk Factors
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Sexual Behavior / statistics & numerical data*
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United States / epidemiology