Prevalence and determinants of genital<i>Chlamydia trachomatis</i>among school-going, sexually experienced adolescents in urban and rural Indigenous regions of Panama

Abstract

We report high CT prevalence among sexually experienced, school-going adolescents in Panama. Female adolescents, particularly those with multiple sex partners and a history of pregnancy, were at highest risk. Adolescent-targeted CT screening should be implemented in Panama. Additionally, evidence-based comprehensive sexuality education will be imperative.