Std trends in chengalpattu hospital

Area of Science:

• Epidemiology
• Public Health

Background:

• Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) pose a significant public health challenge.
• Understanding temporal trends and disease distribution is crucial for effective intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze trends in the frequency and distribution of STDs at Chengalpattu from 1988 to 1994.
• To predict future STD patient numbers for resource management and prevention strategies.

Main Methods:

• Retrospective data analysis of STD clinic attendees.
• Time Series Regression Analysis for future patient prediction.

Main Results:

• Chancroid was the most common STD in males (24.4%), and syphilis in females (29%).
• Balanoposthitis was the third most common STD in males (11.4%).
• While overall STD attendance declined, secondary/latent syphilis, genital warts, genital herpes, and non-venereal infections showed increased composition in recent years. Primary syphilis in females declined.
• HIV seropositive rate was 2.06% among screened patients.

Conclusions:

• STD patterns are evolving, with increases in certain infections despite an overall decline in attendance.
• Predictive modeling is essential for future healthcare planning and STD control efforts.
• Targeted prevention strategies are needed for specific STDs and demographic groups.