B1297 - Prevalence of Chlamydia infection at age 17/18 and its association with socioeconomic position and other characteristics - 12/01/2012

B number: 
B1297
Principal applicant name: 
Ms Joanna Crichton (University of Bristol, UK)
Co-applicants: 
Prof John Macleod (University of Bristol, UK), Prof Matt Hickman (University of Bristol, UK), Rona Campbell (University of Bristol, UK), Dr Paddy Horner (University of Bristol, UK)
Title of project: 
Prevalence of Chlamydia infection at age 17/18 and its association with socioeconomic position and other characteristics.
Proposal summary: 

In particular the proposed study will investigate the following gaps in available evidence:

  • Limitations in the evidence base on prevalence of Chlamydia infection.
  • Is there a relationship between socioeconomic position and Chlamydia positivity and does this vary according to whether income, social class or maternal education measures are used?

Overall aim: 1. To describe the prevalence of Chlamydia infection and to investigate its association with socioeconomic position and other characteristics.Specific objectives: 1.To describe the sex-specific prevalence of Chlamydia at 17/18 years and its patterning by socio-demographic characteristics. 2. To investigate whether Chlamydia positivity varies by different aspects of socioeconomic position.Outcome: Chlamydia positivity at 17/18, identified through nucleic acid amplification test NAAT

Date proposal received: 
Thursday, 12 January, 2012
Date proposal approved: 
Thursday, 12 January, 2012
Keywords: 
Education, Sexual Health, Social Science
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