Publications by authors named "Surasak Kaoien"
J Med Assoc Thai
February 2016
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), particularly Chlamydial infection, among teenage pregnancies in Thailand, prompted by rising rates of early sexual contact.
- Conducted at Rajavithi Hospital with 121 participants, the research utilized questionnaires and urine testing to assess STI rates, revealing an overall prevalence of 28.1% for STIs in this group.
- Key findings indicated that Chlamydial infection was notably higher in those with previous sexual partners, highlighting important risk factors associated with STIs in teenage pregnancy.
