Table 2

Comparison between current conditions and increased risk scenarios in order to satisfy cost-effectiveness of no more than $50 000 per QALY saved

Current condom use (99%)Decrease in condom use (to 90%)
Incidence rate (per year) required for current testing frequency to be cost-effectiveHIV1.2/1000.6/100
Syphilis6.7/1003.3/100
Chlamydia704.4/100351.5/100
Gonorrhoea37.4/10018.7/100
Minimum time between tests (weeks) for cost-effectiveness (at current incidence)HIV41.4129.25
Syphilis56.7140.06
Chlamydia58.4441.28
Gonorrhoea29.2520.66
Minimum time between tests (weeks) for cost-effectiveness (if incidence increases threefold)HIV23.9116.89
Syphilis32.7423.13
Chlamydia33.7423.83
Gonorrhoea16.8911.93