A relatively unknown sexually transmitted infection has found to be disproportionately affecting women from racially minoritised and deprived communities.
Women from Black, Black British, Caribbean, or African backgrounds were more likely to have an STI called trichomonas vaginalis – a condition that can increase the likelihood of contracting HIV if untreated – according to sexual health testing provider, Preventx.
As well as racial background, levels of deprivation also increased the risk of TV. The most deprived communities had higher levels of positivity than other communities, with 5.9% of symptomatic women in the most deprived quintile testing positive. This was significantly higher than the 1.4% positivity rate seen in the least deprived areas.
The symptoms of trichomoniasis are similar to those of many other STIs, so it can sometimes be difficult to diagnose.
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