Prevalence of HIV/Syphilis and risk behaviors in female sex workers in Paraguay

Aguilar, Gloria; Samudio, Tania; López, Gladys Galvis; Giménez, Liliana; Ríos-González, Carlos Miguel; Sanabria, Gabriela

doi:10.18004/rspp.2019.diciembre.29-34

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“…Other researchers have shown that early age at the beginning of sexual activity and work significantly increases the risk of STD. [27] We observed that the number of clients served per day does not behave as a risk factor associated with syphilis; in fact, the highest prevalence was found in those who had fewer clients per…”

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“…[26] For example, a study obtained a prevalence of syphilis of 8.59% (95% CI 5.78-12.59), identifying as risk factors the low percentage of condom use with a stable partner, high drug consumption, and low-risk perception. [27] Although educational level is not an independent risk factor for syphilis infection, the level of education is one of the most essential variables in measuring socioeconomic status and its effects on the health status of a population. It has been observed that FSWs in brothels have a better level of knowledge about STIs, reducing risk behaviors and impacting the prevalence of syphilis.…”

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“…[ 26 ] For example, a study obtained a prevalence of syphilis of 8.59% (95% CI 5.78–12.59), identifying as risk factors the low percentage of condom use with a stable partner, high drug consumption, and low-risk perception. [ 27 ]…”

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“…Other researchers have shown that early age at the beginning of sexual activity and work significantly increases the risk of STD. [ 27 ]…”

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Syphilis seroprevalence and associated factors: A cross-sectional study in formal female sex workers in a province of Peru

Huamaní-Chavez,

Rueda-Torres,

Ormeño-Delgado

et al. 2024

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Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) considered a public health problem that affects vulnerable and at-risk populations, such as sex workers. We designed a retrospective cross-sectional study based on the review of health evaluation records of sex workers who attended consultations to obtain comprehensive health cards at a Health Center in the Province of San Vicente de Cañete in Peru during the year 2020. We obtained sociodemographic and employment information and the RPR (rapid plasma reagin) test results to diagnose syphilis. We evaluated 220 records of sex workers with a mean age of 27.9 ± 6.9 years and the initiation of sexual relations of 16.0 ± 1.6 years, while the accumulated time they had as sex workers was 2.9 ± 2.4 years. 85.9% of those evaluated reported being heterosexual. The prevalence of syphilis was 7.3% (CI95: 4.2%–11.5%). Being a homosexual sex worker was significantly associated with syphilis (OR: 19.6; 95% CI: 4.8–80.0) compared to heterosexuals. The prevalence of syphilis presented a value similar to that reported in other Latin American and national studies, and it is evident that it is a health problem among sex workers.

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confidence: 69%

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

“…Other researchers have shown that early age at the beginning of sexual activity and work significantly increases the risk of STD. [ 27 ]…”

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confidence: 99%

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Syphilis seroprevalence and associated factors: A cross-sectional study in formal female sex workers in a province of Peru

Huamaní-Chavez,

Rueda-Torres,

Ormeño-Delgado

et al. 2024

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HIV prevalence and associated risk factors among men who have sex with men in three regions of Paraguay, 2020

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Background Our study aimed to measure HIV prevalence and associated risk factors among men who have sex with men (MSM) in three regions of Paraguay in 2020. Methods MSM were recruited for cross-sectional surveys in three regions of Paraguay using respondent-driven sampling. Interview were conducted face-to-face to collect demographic characteristics and risk and preventive behaviors. The analysis assessed HIV prevalence and associated risk factors in the three samples of MSM within each region. Results A total of 1,207 MSM were recruited, including 559 in Asunción-Central, 245 in Alto Paraná, and 403 in Caaguazú. HIV prevalence was 24.2% (95% CI 20.6–27.9) in Asunción-Central, 10.2% (95% CI 6.7–14.6) in Alto Paraná, and 3.2% (95% CI 1.7–5.4) in Caaguazú. In Asunción-Central, associations with HIV were age ≥25 years (1.86, 95% CI 1.15–3.00), being employed (1.82, 95% CI 1.07–3.11), self-reporting as homosexual (1.90, 95% CI 1.06–3.43), having sex with a known HIV-positive partner acquisition (4.19, 95% CI 2.37–7.43), self-perceived as being at higher risk for HIV acquisition (4.15, 95% CI 2.54–6.77), and able to access condoms and lubricants (1.82, 95% CI 1.08–3.05). In Alto Paraná, associations with HIV were self-reporting as homosexual (4.33, 95% CI 1.19–15.65) and having higher HIV knowledge (2.53, 95% CI 0.97–6.61). In Caaguazú, associations with HIV were self-reporting as homosexual (7.06, 95% CI 1.53–32.46) and being diagnosed with depression (4.68, 95% CI 0.89–24.43). Conclusions HIV prevalence among MSM in Paraguay varied by region, being highest in the capital and major metropolitan area of Asunción-Central, followed by the border area of Alto Paraná. While being self-identified as homosexual was associated with HIV in all three regions, other associations differed, indicating prevention programs need to be tailored to the locale.

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Prevalence of HIV/Syphilis and risk behaviors in female sex workers in Paraguay

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Syphilis seroprevalence and associated factors: A cross-sectional study in formal female sex workers in a province of Peru

Syphilis seroprevalence and associated factors: A cross-sectional study in formal female sex workers in a province of Peru

HIV prevalence and associated risk factors among men who have sex with men in three regions of Paraguay, 2020

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