Abstract：Objective To analyze the epidemiological characteristics of syphilis in Shandong Province from 2011 to 2016, and to provide a scientific basis for prevention of syphilis transmission. Methods The data of syphilis in Shandong Province during 2011-2016 were collected through the Chinese Disease Prevention and Control Information System, and then descriptive epidemiological method was used to analyze the epidemiological characteristics of syphilis. Results The average annual incidence rate of syphilis in Shandong Province during 2011-2016 was 14.45/100,000, showing a constantly increasing tendency (χ2tendency=31.532, P<0.001). The incidence rate went up to 19.75/100,000 in 2016 from 8.56/100,000 in 2011, with an increase of 130.72%. Latent syphilis was the predominant type in Shandong Province, accounting for 43.07%. The incidence rate of syphilis was significantly higher in females than in males (14.86/100,000 vs. 13.74/100,000, χ2=36.348, P<0.001). The incidence rate of the age group of 35-44 years was the highest (23.66/100,000). The cases mainly occurred in the age groups of 25-<55 years, with the incidence rate being more than 14.97/100,000. Qingdao (16.41/100,000), Weihai (15.24/100,000) and Yantai (14.98/100,000) ranked the top three incidence rates of syphilis in the province. Most of the patients were farmers, accounting for 32.22%. Conclusions The incidence rate of syphilis in Shangdong Province from 2011 to 2016 increased rapidly; and hence, the control situation was still very grim. It is of great significance for further declining the prevalence of syphilis in Shandong Province to strengthen the propaganda concerning syphilis knowledge and popularize serological screening test for syphilis.
王爱华,雷杰. 2011-2016年山东省梅毒流行特征及发病趋势分析[J]. 实用预防医学, 2018, 25(4): 438-440.
WANG Ai-hua, LEI Jie. Epidemiological characteristics and incidence tendency of syphilis in Shandong Province, 2011-2016. , 2018, 25(4): 438-440.
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