High-risk behaviors for hepatitis B and C infections among female sex workers
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop;51(2): 198-202, Mar.-Apr. 2018. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
The prevalence of hepatitis B and hepatitis C and risk behaviors among 402 female sex workers in Central Brazil were investigated by respondent-driven sampling.METHODS:
Blood samples were tested for hepatitis B and C markers by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Two hepatitis B vaccination schedules were performed.RESULTS:
The prevalence of hepatitis B and C infections were 9.3% and 0.5%, respectively. Susceptibility to hepatitis B infection was observed in 61.5% of subjects. There was no significant difference in adherence index (p=0.52) between vaccination schedules and all participants had protective antibody titers.CONCLUSIONS:
This hard-to-reach population requires hepatitis B and C surveillance.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Vacinas contra Hepatite Viral
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Hepatite C
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Profissionais do Sexo
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Hepatite B
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2018
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Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil