Results From a Rapid Assessment of Brazilian Maternity Hospitals: Actions to Prevent Congenital Syphilis

Abstract

Our bio-behavioral survey found the prevalence of HIV consistently high among trans women in Paraguay, confirming this population remains the most severely affected. The young age of the population, the young age of sexual debut, the high partner number, and inconsistent condom use point to high potential for continuing transmission. New strategies are necessary to improve education on reducing acquisition risk among transgender women.