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This cross-sectional study used latent class analysis to identify distinct behavioural profiles among men and women undergoing STI testing and to examine their potential implications for STI prevention.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec002\">\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Data was collected by questionnaire from 1171 individuals seeking STI testing at the North Estonia Medical Centre between August 2022 and October 2023. Latent class analysis was applied to identify subgroups based on eight relevant STI risk variables. Separate models were fitted to men and women.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec003\">\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>We propose three latent classes for both sexes. Among men, three classes were identified: \u201cmultiple partners; elevated behavioural risk\u201d (62.4%); \u201cpredominantly monogamous; fewer behavioural risk indicators\u201d (21.9%); and, \u201cmultiple partners; previous STI history; concentrated co-occurring risk\u201d (15.7%). Women were categorised as follows: \u201cnew sexual partners; inconsistent condom use\u201d (41.6%); \u201cmultiple partners; previous STI history; concentrated behavioural risk\u201d (30.2%); and, \u201cpredominantly monogamous; possible partner-related exposure\u201d (28.2%). The identified profiles demonstrated heterogeneity in sexual behaviour, condom use, prior STI history, and substance use across STI clinic attendees.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec004\">\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The identified behavioural profiles highlight how co-occurring risk factors cluster within STI clinic populations and may help contextualise prevention discussions alongside individualized clinical assessment. 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