This study estimates the prevalence of chlamydia infection amongst teenage substance users aged 14–18years and investigates risk factors associated with a positive diagnosis of chlamydia infection.
Methods:
Data was collected from the medical files of adolescents who attended a statewide drug and alcohol treatment facility during a three-year period commencing June 2011.
Results:
The highest rate of chlamydia detection (18.0%) was found in the group with a reported history of abuse, a non-substance use psychiatric diagnosis, and individuals who did not complete year 10 education.
Conclusion:
Adolescents attending a detoxification facility are a suitable group for targeted chlamydia infection screening and early treatment.
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