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This variability underscores CT\u2019s significant impact on public health, particularly in low-resource settings. In Kenya, where the demographic is predominantly younger, the burden of CT remains poorly understood and potentially underestimated.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Objectives:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study aimed to assess the prevalence of both sexually transmitted and ocular CT across various regions and populations within Kenya.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Eligibility criteria:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Articles on CT population testing and laboratory detection, from 2014 to date, in English or Swahili only.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Sources of evidence:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Electronic databases of PubMed and Google Scholar were used.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Design:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A scoping review.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Charting methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study conducted a systematic scoping review, following Arksey and O\u2019Malley\u2019s framework and adhering to PRISMA guidelines for scoping reviews (PRISMA-ScR).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study incorporates findings from 19 original studies on sexually transmitted CT and seven on ocular CT. CT prevalence for four identified populations: sexually active females 2%\u201313%, men who have sex with men 1.3%\u201351%, pregnant women 2.5%\u201314.9% and other population groups 2.8%\u201316.4%. By contrast, studies on ocular CT, all performed in rural settings, found prevalence surpassing the WHO\u2019s 10% threshold primarily amongst children and mothers.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The variability in CT prevalence across different demographics and geographical regions emphasizes the impact of socio-economic, environmental and diagnostic factors on disease transmission and detection. 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