To estimate prevalence and identify sociodemographic risk
factors for Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG), Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and
Treponema pallidum infections in New Caledonia.
- CT was the most common sexually transmitted infection, with a prevalence of 9%,
- followed by NG 3.5%,
- previous or latent syphilis 3%,
- NG and CT co-infection 2.1%
- and active syphilis 0.4%
Being from a young age group (18-25 years), being single, having a
low level of education and province of residence were all associated with
higher prevalence of all three STIs. Being of Melanesian origin was associated
with higher prevalence of both CT and NG. There was a significant interaction
between ethnic group and province of residence for prevalence of CT. Female
gender was associated with higher prevalence of CT.
The prevalence of CT was similar to estimates from other
healthcare-based surveys from the Pacific, but higher for NG and lower for
active syphilis infection. All sexually transmitted infections estimates were
much higher than those found in population-based surveys from Europe and the
USA. The sociodemographic risk factors identified in this study will help guide
targeted prevention and control strategies in New Caledonia.
- 1Department of Epidemiology, Agence Sanitaire et Sociale de la Nouvelle-Calédonie (ASSNC), Noumea, New Caledonia.
- 2New Caledonia Health and Social Affairs Service, Noumea, New Caledonia.
- 3Research Evidence and Information Programme, Public Health Division, Secretariat of the Pacific Community, Noumea, New Caledonia.
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