Epidemiological characteristics of gonorrhea in Shiyan City in 2012-2023
10.3969/j.issn.1006-2483.2025.04.027
- VernacularTitle:2012—2023年十堰市淋病流行病学特征分析
- Author:
Guiqi CAO
1
;
Rongxia WANG
2
Author Information
1. Hubei University of Medicine , Shiyan , Hubei 442000 , China
2. Shiyan Center for Disease Control and Prevention , Shiyan , Hubei 442000 , China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Gonorrhea;
Epidemiology;
Incidence rate
- From:
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine
2025;36(4):118-121
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To understand the epidemic characteristics and trends of gonorrhea in Shiyan City in recent years, and to provide a scientific basis for the formulation of prevention and control strategies and measures. Methods The network data of gonorrhea reported in Shiyan City from 2012 to 2023 were collected, and the epidemiological characteristics of reported gonorrhea cases in Shiyan City from 2012 to 2023 were analyzed by descriptive epidemiological statistical analysis methods. Results A total of 2 224 cases of gonorrhea were reported in Shiyan City from 2012 to 2023, with an average annual incidence of 5.55/100 000. The annual incidence ranged from 3.46/100 000 to 7.58/100 000, with statistical significance (χ2 trend =95.193, df=1, P<0.001). The incidence of gonorrhea was generally on the rise. The cases of gonorrhea were mainly concentrated in the two main urban areas of Maojian District and Zhangwan District, with the incidence rates of 13.64/100 000 and 7.01/100 000, respectively. The average incidence rate of gonorrhea in the main urban area was higher than that in other counties and urban areas (χ2=634.017, df=1, P<0.001). The incidence in males was much higher than that in females (χ2=1171.064, df=1, P<0.001), with a male to female ratio of 7.46:1. The age of the cases was mainly concentrated in the age group of 20-49 years, accounting for 82.01%. In terms of occupational distribution, the number of cases reported by household and unemployed, unknown and farmers ranked the top three, accounting for 41.55%, 22.98%, and 18.12%, respectively. Conclusion The incidence of gonorrhea in Shiyan City from 2012 to 2023 is generally on the rise. It is necessary to carry out timely intervention measures according to the epidemic characteristics of gonorrhea, monitor and educate key groups, and strengthen the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of venereal diseases in order to effectively prevent the transmission of gonorrhea.
