In:
Scandinavian Journal of Public Health, SAGE Publications, Vol. 32, No. 5 ( 2004-10), p. 324-332
Abstract:
Aims: A study was undertaken to assess the cost-effectiveness of identifying and treating asymptomatic carriers of Chlamydia trachomatis when using community-based testing of urine specimens obtained at home and mailed to a central laboratory. Methods: A total of 100 males and 100 females aged 20 - 24 living in Umeå were randomly sampled from the population registry. A societal cost-effective analysis was carried out, based on screening and medical care costs in Sweden. Results: With a participation rate of 55% (45% males and 65% females), the female screening became cost-saving as the C. trachomatis prevalence exceeded 5.1%, and the male screening became cost-saving with over 12.3% prevalence. Conclusion: Postal screening for C. trachomatis in an asymptomatic young population can be cost-effective only at prevalences higher than at present.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1403-4948
,
1651-1905
DOI:
10.1080/14034940410026282
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
2004
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2027122-0
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