Table 2

Results of screening programmes (1998–2001) targeting disadvantaged youths

PopulationSexTotal testedPositive
Detached youths indigenousFemale15433 (21.4%)
Male11013 (11.8%)
Combined26446 (17.4% 95% CI 13.0% to 22.1%)
Detached youths non-indigenousFemale475 (10.6%)
Male384 (10.5%)
Combined859 (10.6% 95% CI 5.0% to 19.1%)
Detention centresFemale4811 (22.9%)
Male16323 (14.1%)
Combined21134 (16.1% 95% CI 11.4% to 21.8%)
TotalFemale24949 (19.7%)
Male31140 (12.9%)
Combined56089 (15.9% 95% CI 13.0% to 19.2%)