@article{Baigalmaa_Erdenechimeg_Narantuya_Bulbul_Tugsjargal_Dolgion_Soyolmaa_Enkhtuya_Jugderjav_Otgonsukh_2013, title={Increasing syphilis notifications in Mongolia: results from national surveillance for 2001–2011}, volume={3}, url={https://ojs.wpro.who.int/ojs/index.php/wpsar/article/view/183}, DOI={10.5365/wpsar.2012.3.2.008}, abstractNote={<p><span><strong>Background:</strong> In Western Pacific Region countries, sexually transmitted infections (STI) rates vary but are considered high. In Mongolia, syphilis incidence has increased between 2001 and 2011; therefore, the objective of this study was to describe the epidemiology of syphilis in Mongolia to provide evidence for prevention and control activities. <br><br> <strong>Methods:</strong> A retrospective analysis of syphilis was conducted using STI data from the passive surveillance system. This included demographic and clinical information and laboratory test results. In addition, a test for the trend of syphilis notification rates over time was conducted. <br><br> <strong>Results:</strong> Syphilis notification rates increased by twofold from 71 per 100 000 in 2001 to 152 per 100 000 in 2011 (<em>P</em> < 0.006), and there were significant differences observed between the capital city and the province rates over time (<em>P</em> = 0.011). Generally, notification rates among females were significantly higher than males (<em>P</em> < 0.001) except that male rates increased to 185 per 100 000, higher than female rates of 179 per 100 000 in 2009. The increase of notifications of latent syphilis for males (<em>P</em> < 0.009) and females (<em>P</em> < 0.006) was significant. <br><br> <strong>Discussion:</strong> This is the first analysis of the overall situation of syphilis in Mongolia, and although the years with the largest number of cases corresponded to large-scale screening programmes, we observed a significant increase in syphilis notification rates over time. These results will be useful for evidence-based prevention and control activities such as awareness campaigns for young adults.</span></p>}, number={4}, journal={Western Pacific Surveillance and Response}, author={Baigalmaa, Jantsansengeegiin and Erdenechimeg, Choijiljaviin and Narantuya, Jadambaagiin and Bulbul, Aumakhanii and Tugsjargal, Jamsranjaviin and Dolgion, Erdenebatiin and Soyolmaa, Erdenebaatariin and Enkhtuya, Minjuuriin and Jugderjav, Badrakhiin and Otgonsukh, Sodnomyn}, year={2013}, month={May} }