Self-sampled multi-anatomic site testing for uncovering the community burden of undiagnosed Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection in men who have sex with men.

Purpose: To detect otherwise undiagnosed asymptomatic sexually transmitted infection (STI), and for estimating prevalence among men who have sex with men (MSM). Methods: In this community-based study in Hong Kong, adult MSM were recruited. After completion of an online survey, free multi-anatomic si...

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Publicado en:Infection Vol. 52; no. 2; pp. 491 - 503
Autores principales: Wong, Ngai Sze, Chan, Denise Pui-Chung, Chung, Sze Long, Kwan, Tsz Ho, Lee, Krystal Chi-Kei, Kwan, Chi Keung, Lee, Shui Shan
Formato: pictorial research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Springer Nature Apr2024
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          Wong, Ngai Sze
          Chan, Denise Pui-Chung
          Chung, Sze Long
          Kwan, Tsz Ho
          Lee, Krystal Chi-Kei
          Kwan, Chi Keung
          Lee, Shui Shan
        affil: JC School of Public Health and Primary Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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          Neisseria Infections Diagnosis
          Chlamydia Infections Diagnosis
          Self-Testing Methods
          Specimen Handling Methods
          Chlamydia Trachomatis
          Men Who Have Sex With Men
          Self-Diagnosis
          Human
          China
          Hong Kong
          Adolescence
          Young Adult
          Adult
          Prospective Studies
          Surveys
          Neisseria Infections Epidemiology
          Chlamydia Infections Epidemiology
          Prevalence
          Urine Specimen Collection
          Pharynx Microbiology
          Rectum Microbiology
          Logistic Regression
          Data Analysis Software
          Confidence Intervals
          Odds Ratio
          Descriptive Statistics
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          Adolescent: 13-18 years
          Adult: 19-44 years
      ab: Purpose: To detect otherwise undiagnosed asymptomatic sexually transmitted infection (STI), and for estimating prevalence among men who have sex with men (MSM). Methods: In this community-based study in Hong Kong, adult MSM were recruited. After completion of an online survey, free multi-anatomic sites self-sampling kits (urine specimens, pharyngeal and rectal swabs) for Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) tests were delivered to requesting participants. Factors associated with STI positivity were analyzed in logistic regression. Results: From September 2021 to October 2022, 712 MSM were recruited, with 86% aged 18–39, and 16% reported history of chemsex engagement. A majority (81%) had previously undergone HIV testing, 68% had ever tested for STI, and 35% previously diagnosed with STI. Totally 428 (60%) had requested self-sampling kits, and 276 (39%) returned collected samples. Among participants who returned the samples, about half had never been tested in the past and had no history of STI. Overall 21% tested positive for CT and/or NG (CT/NG)—CT positive 16% and NG positive 7%. By anatomic site, 16% of rectal swabs, 7% of pharyngeal swabs, but just 3% of urine specimens were CT/NG positive. The prevalence of CT/NG was not significantly different by history of STI diagnosis and testing. Conclusion: Self-sampled STI testing is a potentially useful means for enhancing uptake of screening in MSM in the community, which could uncover otherwise undiagnosed asymptomatic infections. Internet-based self-sampling for STI testing could complement the current clinic-based STI testing for supporting epidemiologic evaluation of STI control in the community.
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