PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - P H M Leung
AU  - M V Boost
AU  - J T F Lau
AU  - A T Y Wong
AU  - M Pang
AU  - T K Ng
AU  - E T F Tong
TI  - Prevalence and risk factors for <em>Chlamydia trachomatis</em> infection among cross-border truck drivers in Hong Kong
AID  - 10.1136/sti.2008.031880
DP  - 2009 Feb 01
TA  - Sexually Transmitted Infections
PG  - 27--29
VI  - 85
IP  - 1
4099  - http://sti.bmj.com/content/85/1/27.short
4100  - http://sti.bmj.com/content/85/1/27.full
SO  - Sex Transm Infect2009 Feb 01; 85
AB  - Objectives: To determine the prevalence and risk factors for chlamydial infection in cross-border truck drivers.Methods: 225 Hong Kong-based cross-border truck drivers were screened for chlamydial infection. Associations between infection and potential risk factors were determined by questionnaire.Results: 8.5% of drivers were positive for chlamydial infection. Of 62% of drivers reporting recent sex with commercial sex workers (CSW), 39% had not used condoms. 75% of drivers with extramarital sex partners (ESP) also frequented CSW and 47% of this group had not used condoms with CSW. 43.3% PCR-positive cases reported symptoms. No risk factor was associated with chlamydial infection after adjustment, although “had sex with ESP” approached significance.Conclusions: The prevalence of chlamydial infection among cross-border truck drivers was not strikingly high, although drivers engaged in sex with both ESP and CSW, with many admitting unprotected intercourse. The findings highlight the importance of promoting safe sex to truck drivers.