Open AccessSustained Reduction in Chlamydia Infections Following a School-Based Screening: Detroit, 2010–2015
Author(s) -
Richard Dunville,
Amy Peterson,
Nicole Liddon,
Mary A. Roach,
Kenneth Coleman,
Patricia Dittus
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
american journal of public health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.284
H-Index - 264
eISSN - 1541-0048
pISSN - 0090-0036
DOI - 10.2105/ajph.2017.304163
Subject(s) - chlamydia trachomatis , chlamydia , public health , medicine , environmental health , chlamydiales , chlamydia trachomatis infection , family medicine , demography , immunology , sociology , nursing
We describe school-based screening events in four Detroit, Michigan public high schools. To examine trends, we analyzed Chlamydia trachomatis data from 2010 to 2015. Prevalence of C. trachomatis decreased significantly (P < .01): from 10.24% to 6.27%. Future school-based screening events may bring about similar results if the program is instituted in a high-prevalence area and can achieve high student participation.