title: Opportunistic screening for chlamydia in young men.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Information on prevalence of genital Chlamydia trachomatis in young men attending Australian general practices is scarce.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  We aimed to estimate the prevalence of chlamydia in this group; establish behaviours associated with infection, and evaluate general practitioner follow up of positive cases.
  
  
  METHODS
  Sexually active men (aged 15-29 years) attending 10 general practices in Perth, Western Australia, were tested for chlamydia and completed a self report questionnaire concerning sexual practices and symptoms.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Prevalence of chlamydia was 3.7% (95% CI: 2-6%, n=14/383). High rates of risky sexual practices were observed in both chlamydia positive and negative participants. The association between chlamydia status and risky sexual practices however, was not statistically significant. Treatment and notification of positive cases were usually undertaken, but GPs did not always check that patients had contacted sexual partners.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  We found little relationship between reported sexual behaviour and chlamydia infection in young men. It may be appropriate to offer screening to all at risk individuals.
authors.affiliation: University of Notre Dame Australia, Western Australia. dana_adelle@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Dana
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Hince
authors.forename: Tom
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Brett
authors.forename: Donna
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Mak
authors.forename: Max
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bulsara
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Moorhead
authors.forename: Diane
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Arnold-Reed
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D016009:Chi-Square Distribution; D002690:Chlamydia Infections / Q000453:epidemiology*; D002692:Chlamydia trachomatis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D014904:Western Australia / Q000453:epidemiology