Design of a Community-Based Study of Sexually Transmitted Infections/HIV and Infertility in an Urban Area of Northern Tanzania

Objective: The objective of this study was to describe the design of a community-based study of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)/ HIV and infertility in northern Tanzania. Study Design: Households were selected using a 2-stage sampling design. Eligible women and their partners were interviewed...

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Published in:Sexually transmitted diseases 2007-01, Vol.34 (1), p.20-24
Main Authors: LARSEN, ULLA, MLAY, JOSEPH, ABOUD, SAID, BALLARD, RONALD, SAM, NOEL E., SHAO, JOHN F., KAPIGA, SAIDI H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Birth control
Community Health Services
Epidemiologic Methods
Female
General aspects
Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics
HIV Infections - blood
HIV Infections - epidemiology
HIV Infections - etiology
HIV Infections - prevention & control
HIV Infections - urine
Human immunodeficiency virus
Human infectious diseases. Experimental studies and models
Humans
Infectious diseases
Infertility - epidemiology
Infertility - etiology
Male
Medical sciences
Prevalence
Research Design
Sexual Behavior
Sexually Transmitted Diseases - blood
Sexually Transmitted Diseases - epidemiology
Sexually Transmitted Diseases - etiology
Sexually Transmitted Diseases - prevention & control
Sexually Transmitted Diseases - urine
Sterility. Assisted procreation
Surveys and Questionnaires
Tanzania - epidemiology
Urban Health Services
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Summary:Objective: The objective of this study was to describe the design of a community-based study of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)/ HIV and infertility in northern Tanzania. Study Design: Households were selected using a 2-stage sampling design. Eligible women and their partners were interviewed before samples were collected for STIs/HIV detection. Posttest counseling and treatment for STIs and infertility were provided. Results: A total of 2019 women and 794 male partners were interviewed. Over 70% of interviewed women and men provided blood and urine samples. Individuals providing blood and urine samples had high-risk profiles for STIs/HIV when compared with others who did not provide these samples. Although the study results may be affected by selection bias, risk factors for STIs/HIV were similar to those in other studies supporting the generalizability of the findings. Conclusions: It is feasible to conduct a community-based survey, including collection of biomarkers and measurement of infertility, in this urban setting.
ISSN:0148-5717
1537-4521
DOI:10.1097/01.olq.0000218878.29220.8e