High prevalence of trichomoniasis in rural men in Mwanza, Tanzania: results from a population based study.

Objectives: To measure the prevalence of urethral infections including trichomoniasis in rural Tanzanian men, to assess the prevalence of symptoms and signs among men with Trichomonas vaginalis, and to analyse the risk factors for trichomoniasis.

Design: A cross sectional study of 1004 men aged 15-54 years in a rural community in north west Tanzania.

Methods: Participants were interviewed about sexual behaviour and symptoms of sexually transmitted diseases.