B Schroeder1, P Tetlow, J S Sanfilippo, S P Hertweck. 1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Allegheny General Hospital, MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine, 7th Floor South Tower, 320 E. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, USA.
Abstract
STUDY OBJECTIVE: To determine if a seasonal variation exists in gonorrhea and chlamydia in female adolescents. DESIGN, SETTING, PARTICIPASNTS: We conducted a retrospective chart review of 604 sexually active adolescent females 21 years of age and younger in a teen pregnancy prevention clinic in a small Midwestern city. Positive gonorrhea and chlamydia tests were evaluated for seasonal variation. Chi-square, odds ratios, and 95% confidence intervals were calculated. RESULTS: A greater percentage of tests were positive in the fall than in other seasons (P = 0.028), and there was a trend towards more cases in the summer than winter and spring. CONCLUSIONS: Increased emphasis should be placed on prevention and screening during summer and fall.
STUDY OBJECTIVE: To determine if a seasonal variation exists in gonorrhea and chlamydia in female adolescents. DESIGN, SETTING, PARTICIPASNTS: We conducted a retrospective chart review of 604 sexually active adolescent females 21 years of age and younger in a teen pregnancy prevention clinic in a small Midwestern city. Positive gonorrhea and chlamydia tests were evaluated for seasonal variation. Chi-square, odds ratios, and 95% confidence intervals were calculated. RESULTS: A greater percentage of tests were positive in the fall than in other seasons (P = 0.028), and there was a trend towards more cases in the summer than winter and spring. CONCLUSIONS: Increased emphasis should be placed on prevention and screening during summer and fall.
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