Abstract: | Objectives To investigate the infection status of reproductive tract chlamydia trachomatis (CT) in premarital examination population in Yunnan Province, and to provide basis for prevention and control measures and effect evaluation. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted among the premarital examination population in Baoshan City, Dehong Prefecture, Honghe Prefecture, Lincang City, Pu’er City and Xishuangbanna Prefecture of Yunnan Province, and the urine/cervical secretion samples were collected for CT nucleic acid detection. Results A total of 1671 individuals were enrolled in this study. The overall CT prevalence in this population was 6.64% (111/1671, 95% CI: 5.40%~7.80%), the prevalence among male and female were 4.99% (42/841, 95% CI: 3.50%~6.50%), and 8.31% (69/830, 95% CI: 6.40%~10.20%), respectively. The CT positive rates among the individuals attending premarital examination in different prefectures were statistically different (P = 0.043), which were relatively higher in Pu’er City (8.87%, 29/327), Dehong Prefecture (8.64%, 26/301) and Lincang City (7.94%, 25/315) . Aged ≤ 20 years (AOR = 4.346, 95%CI: 1.468~12.707) and education level of junior middle school and below (AOR = 1.854, 95%CI: 1.071~3.211) were more likely to be infected with CT. Conclusion The prevalence of CT among the premarital examination population showed statistical difference when stratified by region, age and education level. The health education on STD prevention knowledge and the testing ability of STD should be strengthened. The effective control of CT infection should be achieved by increasing the intensity of screening, finding the source of infection and carrying out standardized treatment. |