Risk factors and algorithms for chlamydial and gonococcal cervical infections in women attending family planning clinics in Thailand.

Aim: To identify risk factors associated with and evaluate algorithms for predicting Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) cervical infections in women attending family planning clinics in Thailand.

Methods: Eligible women were recruited from family planning clinics from all regions in Thailand. The women were followed at 3-month intervals for 15-24 months.

ThinPrep Pap-smear and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia in reproductive-aged Thai women.

Objective: To estimate the incidence of abnormal cervical cytology by ThinPrep Pap-tests and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) in young adult reproductive-aged Thai women.

Method: A total of 1254 women distributed in all regions of Thailand were monitored from 2002 through 2004. Women were screened for abnormal cervical cytology using the ThinPrep method every 6 months.

Risk factors for bacterial vaginosis incidence in young adult Thai women.

Objective: To determine risk factors for incident bacterial vaginosis (BV) in young Thai women.

Study Design: Prospective data from a cohort of 1522 women aged 18 to 35 years, who were enrolled in a study of hormonal contraception and HIV acquisition, were used to evaluate potential risk factors for BV, as diagnosed by Amsel criteria.

Results: The median prevalence of BV from 3 to 24 months of follow-up visits was 2.