Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Prevalence in Women Entering the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections, 2013-2019
Chlamydia and gonorrhea prevalence was higher among women entering North Carolina prisons in 2019 compared to 2013, reflecting broader statewide trends. Annual screening rates varied between 41%-73%, suggesting missed opportunities. Standardized screening protocols are needed to improve carceral health data to inform statewide sexually transmitted infection surveillance efforts.
Authors
- Brooke W. Bullington (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3341-087X)
- Mia B. Hodges
- Mary D. Carmody (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0977-4507)
- Anna B. Cope
- Andrea K. Knittel
Institutions
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (US)
- National Center for HIV/AIDS Viral Hepatitis STD and TB Prevention (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Published
- 2026-09-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/olq.0000000000002418
- Primary Topic
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00