Burden of trichomoniasis among older adults in the United States: a systematic review.
Sex Health
; 19(3): 151-156, 2022 06.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-35667854
ABSTRACT
Despite being one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the United States, the epidemiology of trichomoniasis remains understudied. One population that has been historically overlooked regarding STIs is that of older adults, despite many individuals remaining sexually active well into their older years. We investigated the reported prevalence and incidence of trichomoniasis in adults aged ≥45years in the United States using a systematic literature review. Twelve articles were included in the review, all assessing prevalence of trichomoniasis in this age group. Notably, no included articles assessed trichomoniasis incidence. Data collected encompassed several decades, from 1993 to 2016. Estimates of infection prevalence varied widely and ranged from 0.2% to 21.4% in included populations, with the highest prevalence typically seen among individuals seeking diagnostic testing for STIs. Several studies found increased risk for trichomoniasis in older patients compared to younger age groups. This is the first review to examine the risk of trichomoniasis in older adults, and the surprisingly high prevalence suggests that older adults may merit increased screening for trichomoniasis and sexual health education.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Tricomoníase
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Infecções Sexualmente Transmissíveis
Tipo de estudo:
Incidence_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Screening_studies
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Systematic_reviews
Limite:
Aged
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Humans
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Sex Health
Assunto da revista:
DOENCAS SEXUALMENTE TRANSMISSIVEIS
Ano de publicação:
2022
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos