Sex and Age Correlates of Chlamydia Prevalence in Adolescents and Adults Entering Correctional Facilities, 2005: Implications for Screening Policy

Abstract

The consistently high chlamydia prevalence among females in juvenile facilities and females (</=25 years) in adult facilities supports a screening policy in correctional settings consistent with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and US Preventive Services Task Force guidelines. Although the prevalence of chlamydia in males is substantial, chlamydia prevalence in females exceeds that of males </=35 years, and thus screening females for chlamydia in these facilities should take priority over screening males.