Seroprevalence of Hepatitis C and factors associated with this in crack users

Sá, Laís Carvalho de; Araújo, Telma Maria Evangelista de; Griep, Rosane Härter; Campelo, Viriato; Monteiro, Claudete Ferreira de Souza

doi:10.1590/0104-1169.3126.2354

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“…This drug is highly addictive, causing rapid and intense effects. Craving, defined as the uncontrollable urge to use drugs, causes individuals to engage in risk behaviors (e.g., high number of sexual partners, unprotected sex, and transactional sex), which may explain the high prevalence of this behavior in these individuals [19, 20]. In addition, crack users exhibit higher rates of transactional sex than users of other psychoactive substances [1].…”

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Transactional Sex among Noninjecting Illicit Drug Users: Implications for HIV Transmission

Guimarães

Rodovalho²,

Fernandes

et al. 2016

The Scientific World Journal

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Noninjecting illicit drug users (NIDUs) present high risk for HIV infection, due especially to transactional sex. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence and risk factors for transactional sex among NIDUs in the Southwest region of Goiás State, Central Brazil. The prevalence of self-reported transactional sex was 22.8%. Prevalence in women and men was 52.7% and 16.8%, respectively, a significant difference (p < 0.001). Crack use and history of sexually transmitted infections (STI) were risk factors for transactional sex in men. Homelessness, crack use, sex under the influence of drugs, and history of sexual violence were risk factors for transactional sex in women. A high prevalence of transactional sex was observed among NIDUs. This risk behavior may contribute to the high rates of HIV among this population and their social networks and in the general population.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

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Transactional Sex among Noninjecting Illicit Drug Users: Implications for HIV Transmission

Guimarães

Rodovalho²,

Fernandes

et al. 2016

The Scientific World Journal

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“…Initially, an interview was conducted using a pre-tested form, adapted from other studies. (7,8) The next stage, for testing, was performed by means of rapid tests with the lateral immunocromatography method for detention of HBsAg (VIKIA HBsAg test, BioMérieux Brazil S/A). Collection tests and materials were supplied by the State Health Department of Piauí.…”

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Prevalência de hepatite B e fatores associados em internos de sistema prisional

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Objective: To estimate the prevalence of HBsAg marker in prisoners of the Brazilian prison system, correlating it to associated factors. Methods: An epidemiological, cross-sectional study was conducted in prison units with closed or semi-open regime (n=12), totaling 2,131 participant prisoners. Data were collected in an interview, followed by rapid testing for Hepatitis B (HBsAg). Simple, bivariate and multivariate descriptive analyses were carried out, with the use of logistic regression with the p value settled at 0.05. Results: The prevalence of positive HBsAg was 0.5%, with a statistically significant association with the variables "does not like to wear condoms" (ORa=3.63) and "does not know how to prevent sexually transmissible diseases" (ORa=5.02). Conclusion: The estimated prevalence was equal to or lower than that found in the general population of the country and the results proved that there are factors statistically associated with the prevalence of HBsAg positivity in the studied population. ResumoObjetivo: Estimar a prevalência do marcador HBsAg em internos de sistema prisional brasileiro, correlacionando-a a fatores associados. Métodos: Pesquisa epidemiológica, transversal, realizada nas unidades prisionais com regime fechado ou semiaberto (n=12), totalizando 2.131 internos participantes. A coleta de dados ocorreu por meio da realização de entrevista, seguida de testagem rápida para Hepatite B (HBsAg). Foram realizadas análises descritivas simples, bivariadas e multivariadas, utilizando-se a Regressão Logística com o valor de p fixado em 0,05. Resultados: A prevalência de HBsAg positivo foi de 0,5%, com associação estatisticamente significativa com as variáveis "não gostar de utilizar preservativo" (ORa=3,63) e "não saber como prevenir infecções sexualmente transmissíveis" (ORa=5,02). Conclusão: A prevalência estimada esteve igual ou menor que a encontrada na população geral do país e comprovou-se que existem fatores estatisticamente associados à prevalência de positividade do HBsAg na população estudada.

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“…The research was carried out in two consecutive stages. In the first, pretest counseling took place through interviews, ensuring the individuality and confidentiality of the information provided, using an adapted form (6) . In the second, rapid testing for detection of HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies was performed (7) .…”

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Fatores associados à prevalência do vírus da imunodeficiência humana em população privada de liberdade

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Araújo

Teles

et al. 2017

Rev. esc. enferm. USP

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Objective:To analyze HIV prevalence and associated factors in inmates in a prison in a state in the Northeast region of Brazil. Method: Epidemiological, cross-sectional study carried out with prisoners. Interviews were conducted using a form and a rapid test for the diagnosis. Bivariate and multivariate hypothesis testing, with a simple logistic ratio (unadjusted odds ratio) and multiple ratio (adjusted odds ratio) were applied. Significance level was set at p≤0.05. Results: A total of 2,131 inmates participated in the study. The HIV prevalence was 1.0%. Seropositive individuals were mostly Afro-American; their marital status was predominantly single/separated/widower. The mean age was of 31.3 years, and the mean educational level was 6.29 years. There was a link between the HIV virus and the variables: selection of partners based on physical attributes and vaginal sexual intercourse. Conclusion: Tackling the HIV infection represents a major challenge for prison and sanitary authorities, considering that the issues related to the HIV context inside and outside the prison environment are interconnected and, therefore, demands coordinated action.

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Seroprevalence of Hepatitis C and factors associated with this in crack users

Cited by 19 publications

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Transactional Sex among Noninjecting Illicit Drug Users: Implications for HIV Transmission

Transactional Sex among Noninjecting Illicit Drug Users: Implications for HIV Transmission

Prevalência de hepatite B e fatores associados em internos de sistema prisional

Fatores associados à prevalência do vírus da imunodeficiência humana em população privada de liberdade

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