Effect of weighting for sampling and non-response on estimates of STI prevalence in the third British National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles (Natsal-3).

Guy HarlingAndrew CopasSoazig CliftonAnne M JohnsonNigel FieldPam SonnenbergCatherine H Mercer

Published in: Sexually transmitted infections (2020)

Accounting for both sampling structures and willingness to interview or provide urine specimens can affect national STI prevalence estimates. Using both types of weights, as was done in Natsal-3, is important in reporting on population-based biomarker surveys.

Keyphrases

risk factors
men who have sex with men
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