Anorectal gonorrhoea and chlamydia among transgender women in Brazil: prevalence and assessment of performance and cost of anorectal infection detection and management approaches.

OBJECTIVES: We aimed to determine the prevalence of anorectal Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) and Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) among transgender women in Brazil, and to assess the performance and costs of various approaches for the diagnosis and management of anorectal NG/CT. METHODS: TransOdara was a multicentric, cross-sectional STI prevalence study among 1317 transgender women conducted in five capital cities representing all Brazilian regions. Participants aged >18 years were recruited using respondent-driven sampling (RDS), completed an interviewer-led questionnaire, offered an optional physical examination and given choice between self-collected or provider-collected samples for NG/CT testing. Performance and cost indicators of predetermined management algorithms based on the WHO recommendations for anorectal symptoms were calculated. RESULTS: Screening uptake was high (94.3%) and the estimated prevalence of anorectal NG, CT and NG and/or CT was 9.1%, 8.9% and 15.2%, respectively. Most detected anorectal NG/CT infections were asymptomatic (NG: 87.6%, CT: 88.9%), with a limited number of participants reporting any anorectal symptoms (9.1%). Of those who permitted anal examination, few had clinical signs of infection (13.6%). Sensitivity of the tested algorithms ranged from 1.4% to 5.1% (highest for treatment based on the reported anorectal discharge or ulcer and receptive anal intercourse (RAI) in the past 6 months) and specificity from 98.0% to 99.3% (highest for treatment based on the reported anorectal discharge with clinical confirmation or report of RAI). The estimated cost-per-true case of anorectal NG/CT infection treated varied from lowest providing treatment for anorectal discharge syndrome based on the reported RAI ($2.70-4.28), with algorithms including clinical examinations decreasing cost-effectiveness. CONCLUSIONS: High prevalence of mostly asymptomatic anorectal NG and CT was observed among Brazilian transgender women. Multi-site NG/CT screening should be offered to transgender women. Where diagnostic testing capacity is limited, syndromic management for those presenting with anorectal symptoms is recommended.

Acceptability and Usability of Self-Sampling for the Detection of Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Transgender Women: The TransOdara Multicentric Study in Brazil.

BACKGROUND: The effective testing of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) requires sampling from potential infection sites. This study aimed to assess the choice, satisfaction, and performance of self-collected samples (SCS) from potential infection sites for STI testing among transgender women in Brazil. METHODS: TransOdara was a multicentric, cross-sectional STI prevalence study conducted in 5 Brazilian cities. Using respondent-driven sampling, 1317 transgender women 18 years or older were recruited. Participants completed interviewer-led questionnaires and provided swab samples from multiple sites (anorectal, oropharyngeal, genital) for Chlamydia trachomatis (CT), Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG), and human papillomavirus (HPV) testing. Participants were given a choice of SCS or provider-collected samples (PCS) at each site. RESULTS: Most participants selected SCS for anorectal (74.9%; 95% confidence interval [CI], 72.4-77.3) and genital (72.7%; 95% CI, 70.2-75.1) sites, whereas fewer chose for oropharyngeal samples (49.8%; 95% CI, 47.0-52.6). For future testing, most participants expressed a preference for SCS for genital (72.2%; 95% CI, 69.5-74.7) and anorectal (70.2%; 95% CI, 67.6-72.7) sites. There was no significant difference in the positive test results for CT and NG between SCS and PCS at anorectal and oropharyngeal sites, or for HPV at anorectal and genital (penile or neovaginal) sites. CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrated a high level of acceptability and usability of self-sampling for STI testing among transgender women. A preference for SCS was evident at the anorectal and genital sites, and the results of SCS were comparable to those of PCS. The findings suggest that multisite STI testing utilizing self-collection methods as a provided option can be effectively integrated into sexual health services for transgender women.

Correlation between gender-based violence and poor treatment outcomes among transgender women living with HIV in Brazil.

BACKGROUND: Transgender women are disproportionately affected by both HIV and gender-based violence (GBV), defined as physical, sexual, or emotional violence perpetrated against an individual based on their gender identity/expression. While a growing body of evidence demonstrates that GBV leads to poor HIV care and treatment outcomes among cisgender women, less research has examined this association among transgender women. We assessed the impact of lifetime experiences of GBV on subsequent retention in HIV care and laboratory confirmed viral suppression among a sample of transgender women living with HIV (TWH) in Brazil. METHODS: A pilot trial of a peer navigation intervention to improve HIV care and treatment among TWH was conducted in São Paulo, Brazil between 2018 and 2019. TWH were recruited and randomized into the intervention or control arm and participated in a baseline and 9-month follow-up survey and ongoing extraction of clinical visit, prescribing, and laboratory data. Generalized linear model regressions with a Poisson distribution estimated the relative risk (RR) for the association of lifetime physical and sexual violence reported at baseline with treatment outcomes (retention in HIV care and viral suppression) at follow-up, adjusting for baseline sociodemographic characteristics. RESULTS: A total of 113 TWH participated in the study. At baseline, median age was 30 years, and the prevalence of lifetime physical and sexual violence was 62% and 45%, respectively. At follow-up, 58% (n = 66/113) were retained in care and 35% (n = 40/113) had evidence of viral suppression. In adjusted models, lifetime physical violence was non-significantly associated with a 10% reduction in retention in care (aRR: 0.90, 95% CI: 0.67, 1.22) and a 31% reduction in viral suppression (aRR: 0.69; 95% CI: 0.43, 1.11). Lifetime sexual violence was non-significantly associated with a 28% reduction in retention in HIV care (aRR: 0.72, 95% CI: 0.52, 1.00) and significantly associated with a 56% reduction in viral suppression (aRR: 0.44; 95% CI: 0.24, 0.79). CONCLUSION: Our findings are among the first to demonstrate that lifetime experiences with physical and sexual violence are associated with poor HIV outcomes over time among transgender women. Interventions seeking to improve HIV treatment outcomes should assess and address experiences of GBV among this population. TRIAL REGISTRATION: ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03525340.

Peer Navigation to Support Transgender Women's Engagement in HIV Care: Findings from the Trans Amigas Pilot Trial in São Paulo, Brazil.

Trans women living with HIV (TWH) have suboptimal HIV care engagement. We pilot tested Trans Amigas, a theory-based, trans-specific peer navigation (PN) intervention to address barriers to care in São Paulo, Brazil. TWH were randomized to the PN intervention (n = 75) or control (n = 38) condition. Control participants were referred to trans-friendly HIV care. Intervention participants were assigned a navigator who conducted nine in-person one-on-one sessions and bi-weekly phone or text check-ins to help participants overcome barriers to care and work towards gender affirmation and healthcare goals. We followed participants for 9 months to determine intervention feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy in improving retention in care. Analyses were intention to treat (ITT). Intervention acceptability was high: at end line, 85.2% of PN participants said they would continue receiving services and 94.4% would recommend peer navigation to a friend. A priori feasibility criteria were met: 92% of eligible participants enrolled and 70% were retained at 9 months; however, only 47% achieved moderate or better adherence to both in-person and phone/text program components. Though the pilot was not powered for efficacy, ITT findings trended toward significance, with intervention participants 40% more likely to be retained in care at the end of the study. Population-specific peer programming to support care engagement is acceptable, feasible, and can improve HIV outcomes for Trans women living with HIV.

RESUMEN: Las mujeres transgénero que viven con VIH (MTV) tienen una participación subóptima en la atención del VIH. Nosotros evaluamos el programa piloto "Trans Amigas", una intervención de navegación (o acompañamiento) de pares (NP) basada en un marco teórico, diseñado específicamente para mujeres transgénero, para abordar las dificultades de acceso a la salud en São Paulo, Brasil. MTV fueron asignadas de manera aleatoria a la intervención (n = 75) o a la condición de control (n = 38). Las participantes del grupo control fueron referidas a una unidad con servicios especializados para MTV. Las participantes en la intervención fueron asignadas a una navegadora, quien realizó nueve sesiones individuales en persona, así como llamadas telefónicas o mensajes de texto cada dos semanas para ayudar a las participantes a superar las barreras de acceso a la atención médica y avanzar hacia sus metas de afirmación de género y de salud. Seguimos a las participantes durante nueve meses para determinar factibilidad, aceptabilidad y eficacia preliminar en la retención en los servicios médicos. Usamos análisis por intención de tratar (AIT). La aceptabilidad de la intervención fue alta: 85.2% de las participantes NP dijeron que les gustaría seguir recibiendo los servicios NP, y 94.4% recomendarían NP a una amiga. El criterio de factibilidad a priori fue alcanzado: 92% de las participantes eligibles se inscribió y el 70% continuó por nueve meses. Sin embargo, solo el 47% alcanzó una adherencia moderada o alta tanto a las visitas en persona como a los mensajes de texto/llamadas telefónicas. Aunque el estudio piloto no tuvo el poder necesario para evaluar eficacia, el AIT reveló una tendencia hacia la significancia de que las participantes de la intervención tuvieran uma retención en la atención médica un 40% mayor. Los programas NP que apoyan el la participación en la atención del VIH, diseñados especificamente para la población, son aceptables, factibles, y pueden mejorar la situación de salud de las mujeres transgénero que viven con VIH.

[Sixteen years of primary health care monitoring in a large metropolis in the AmericasDieciséis años de monitoreo en salud en la atención primaria en una gran metrópolis de las Américas]. / Dezesseis anos de monitoramento em saúde na atenção primária em uma grande metrópole das Américas.

The present article describes the process of institutional integration of primary health care (PHC) performance monitoring in a metropolis in the Americas where 7 million people use the public health care system. Departing from the development, 16 years ago, of the São Paulo City Health Department Monitoring Panel, a PHC Management Panel was developed, providing information on the behavior of a set of selected indicators on this level of care over time. The Management Panel was incorporated into the process of governance reorganization, involving the leadership and technicians at various levels, who were trained in a co-management method with support from the Pan-American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO). The experience with the Management Panel was also useful to increase the effectiveness with which the information provided by the Monitoring Panel was communicated, supporting the implementation of changes in the organizational model to consolidate the PCH attributes of access, longitudinality, comprehensiveness, and coordination of care. The robustness of the historical data series and the commitment of the team implementing this initiative contributed to increase the trust of teams in the information generated. The monitoring method captured changes over time and guided those involved regarding the differences between city regions. Monitoring as a strategy enables the swift and timely use of secondary data, which is essential to meet the challenges identified in this health care system.

El presente artículo describe el proceso de integración institucional del monitoreo de la atención primaria de salud (APS) en una metrópolis de las Américas donde 7 millones de personas utilizan el sistema público de salud. A partir del desarrollo y el empleo, desde hace 16 años, del Panel de Monitoreo de la Secretaría Municipal de Salud de São Paulo, se desarrolló un Panel de Gestión de la APS que brinda información sobre el comportamiento de un conjunto de indicadores seleccionados en este nivel de atención a lo largo del tiempo. El Panel de Gestión se incorporó al proceso de reorganización de la gobernanza, involucrando a los líderes y técnicos de diversos niveles, que recibieron capacitación en un método de cogestión con el apoyo de la Organización Panamericana de la Salud/Organización Mundial de la Salud (OPS/OMS). La experiencia con el Panel de Gestión también fue útil para aumentar la efectividad con la que se comunicó la información proporcionada por el Panel de Monitoreo, apoyando la implementación de los cambios en el modelo organizacional para consolidar los atributos de acceso, longitudinalidad, integralidad y coordinación de cuidados en la APS. La robustez de la serie de datos históricos y el compromiso del equipo que implementó esta iniciativa contribuyeron a aumentar la confianza de los equipos en la información generada. El método de monitoreo captó los cambios durante el período analizado y guió a los profesionales involucrados respecto de las diferencias entre las regiones de la ciudad. El monitoreo como estrategia permite el uso rápido y oportuno de datos secundarios, lo cual es esencial para enfrentar los problemas identificados.

Reducing intersectional stigma among transgender women in Brazil to promote uptake of HIV testing and PrEP: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial of Manas por Manas.

INTRODUCTION: Globally, transgender ('trans') women experience extreme social and economic marginalisation due to intersectional stigma, defined as the confluence of stigma that results from the intersection of social identities and positions among those who are oppressed multiple times. Among trans women, gender-based stigma intersects with social positions such as engagement in sex work and substance use, as well as race-based stigma to generate a social context of vulnerability and increased risk of HIV acquisition. In Brazil, trans women are the 'most at-risk' group for HIV, with 55 times higher estimated odds of HIV infection than the general population; further, uptake of HIV testing and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among trans women is significantly lower than other at-risk groups. Through extensive formative work, we developed Manas por Manas, a multilevel intervention using HIV prevention strategies with demonstrated feasibility and acceptability by trans women in Brazil, to address intersectional stigma and increase engagement in the HIV prevention continuum. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: We are conducting a two-arm randomised wait-list controlled trial of the intervention's efficacy in São Paulo, Brazil, to improve uptake of HIV testing and PrEP among transgender women (N=400). The primary outcomes are changes in HIV testing (self-testing and clinic based), changes in PrEP uptake and changes in PrEP persistence at baseline and follow-up assessment for 12 months at 3-month intervals. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: This study was approved by University of California, San Francisco Institutional Review Board (15-17910) and Comissão Nacional de Ética em Pesquisa (Research Ethics National Commission, CAAE: 25215219.8.0000.5479) in Brazil. Participants provided informed consent before enrolment. We are committed to collaboration with National Institutes of Health officials, other researchers, and health and social services communities for rapid dissemination of data and sharing of materials. The results will be published in peer-reviewed academic journals and scientific presentations. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: NCT03081559.

Impairments and related social inequalities among adults: a population-based study in São Paulo city, Brazil.

The study of the association of social variables with the prevalence of impairments can provide subsidies for more adequate care and health policies for the most needy people by incorporating social aspects. This article aims to estimate the prevalence of diverse types of impairments, the degree of difficulty, limitations, and the need for help they cause and attest whether this prevalence differ by educational attainment in individuals aged 20 years or older. This is a populational cross-sectional study (2015 Health Survey of São Paulo-ISA Capital). Data from 3184 individuals were analyzed via educational attainment as exposure variable and outcome variables related to visual, hearing, intellectual, and mobility impairments. 19.9% of participants had visual, 7.8%, hearing, 2.7%, intellectual, and 7.4%, mobility impairments. Mobility and intellectual impairments limited participants' daily activities the most, 70.3% and 63.3%, respectively; who, thus, needed the most help: 48.9% and 48.5%, respectively. Lower schooling was associated with a higher prevalence of impairments, greater need for help due to visual and intellectual impairments, and greater limitations due to hearing and visual impairments.

Infant mortality in the municipality of São Paulo: trend and social inequality (2006-2019).

OBJECTIVE: Considering the published evidence on the impact of recent economic crises and the implementation of fiscal austerity policies in Brazil on various health indicators, this study aims to analyze how the trend and socio-spatial inequality of infant mortality behaved in the municipality of São Paulo from 2006 to 2019. METHODS: This is an ecological study with a temporal trend analysis that was developed in municipality of São Paulo, using three residence area strata differentiated according to their social vulnerability following the 2010 São Paulo Social Vulnerability Index. Infant mortality rate, as well as neonatal, and post-neonatal mortality rates, were calculated for each social vulnerability stratum, each year in the period, and for the first and last three triennia. Temporal trends were analyzed by the Prais-Winsten regression model and inequality magnitude, by rate ratios. RESULTS: We found a decline in infant mortality rate and its components from 2006 to 2015, greater in the stratum with low social vulnerability and in the post-neonatal period when compared to the neonatal one. This decline ended in 2015, stagnating in the next period (2016-2019). Our analysis of infant mortality inequality across social vulnerability stratum showed a significant increase from the initial to the final triennia in the analyzed period; rate ratios increased from 1.36 to 1.48 in the high stratum (compared to the low social vulnerability stratum), and from 1.19 to 1.32 between the medium and low social vulnerability strata. CONCLUSIONS: The observed stagnation of infant mortality rate decline in 2015 and the increase in socio-spatial inequality point to the urgent need to reformulate current public policies to reverse this situation and reduce inequalities in the risk of infant death.

Factors associated with the retention of travestis and transgender women living with HIV in a peer navigation intervention in São Paulo, Brazil. / Fatores associados à retenção de travestis e mulheres trans vivendo com HIV em uma intervenção com navegação de pares em São Paulo, Brasil.

Travestis and transgender women (TrTGW) constitute the groups with the highest HIV prevalence in the world, with higher probability of infection compared with the general population and lower adherence to prevention and treatment strategies than other vulnerable groups. Considering these challenges, this study describes the factors associated with the retention of TrTGW with HIV to the TransAmigas project. Participants were recruited from April 2018 to September 2019 in a public health service in São Paulo, Brazil. A total of 113 TrTGW were randomly assigned to either a peer navigation intervention (75) or a control group (38) and followed up for nine months. To analyze the association between the selected variables and the outcome ("retention at nine months", regardless of contact at three months, defined by the "full completion of the final questionnaire"), bivariate and multivariate logistic regression models were used. Peer contact forms were qualitatively assessed to validate and complement the previous selection of quantitative component variables. Of the 113 participants, 79 (69.9%) participated in the interview after nine months, of which 54 (72%) were from the intervention group and 25 (66%) from the control group. In the final multivariate model, contact at three months (adjusted odds ratio - aOR = 6.15; 95% confidence interval - 95%CI: 2.16-17.51) and higher schooling level (≥ 12 years) (aOR = 3.26; 95%CI: 1.02-10.42) remained associated with the outcome, adjusted by race/skin color, age ≤ 35 years, and HIV serostatus disclosure. Future studies with TrTGW should include contact at regular intervals, with additional efforts aimed at participants with lower schooling level.

Travestis e mulheres trans (TrMT) pertencem aos grupos com mais alta prevalência do HIV no mundo, com maior probabilidade de infecção em relação à população geral e menor adesão a estratégias de prevenção e tratamento do que outros grupos vulneráveis. Considerando esses desafios, descrevemos os fatores associados à retenção de TrMT com HIV no projeto TransAmigas. O recrutamento ocorreu entre abril de 2018 e setembro de 2019, em um serviço público de saúde em São Paulo, Brasil. Foram inscritas 113 TrMT, atribuídas aleatoriamente para uma intervenção com navegadora de pares (75) ou um grupo controle (38) e seguidas durante nove meses. Para analisar a associação entre as variáveis selecionadas e o desfecho ("retenção aos nove meses" independentemente do contato aos três meses, definido pela "resposta completa ao questionário final"), foram empregados modelos de regressão logística bi e multivariados. Uma exploração qualitativa dos formulários de contato de pares foi realizada para validar e complementar a seleção prévia de variáveis do componente quantitativo. Das 113 participantes, 79 (69,9%) responderam à entrevista de nove meses, sendo 54 (72%) do grupo intervenção e 25 (66%) do grupo controle. No modelo multivariado final, o contato aos três meses (odds ratio ajustado - ORa = 6,15; intervalo de 95% de confiança - 95%CI: 2,16-17,51) e a maior escolaridade (≥ 12 anos) (ORa = 3,26; IC95%: 1,02-10,42) permaneceram associados ao desfecho, ajustados por raça/cor, idade < 35 anos e revelação do status sorológico para HIV. Pesquisas futuras com TrMT devem incluir contato em intervalos regulares, com esforços adicionais voltados a participantes com menor escolaridade.

La población de travestis y mujeres trans (TrMT) está en los grupos con mayor prevalencia de VIH en el mundo, con mayor probabilidad de infección en comparación con la población general y menor adherencia a las estrategias de prevención y tratamiento que otros grupos vulnerables. Ante estos desafíos, describimos los factores asociados a la retención de TrMT con VIH en el proyecto TransAmigas. La selección ocurrió entre abril de 2018 y septiembre de 2019, en un servicio público de salud de São Paulo, Brasil. Se inscribieron 113 TrMT, a las cuales se asignaron aleatoriamente a una intervención de navegador de pares (75) o a un grupo control (38) y se les dio seguimiento durante 9 meses. Para analizar la asociación entre las variables seleccionadas y el resultado ("retención a los nueve meses" independientemente del contacto a los 3 meses, definido por "respuesta completa al cuestionario final"), se utilizaron modelos de regresión logística bi- y multivariante. Se realizó una exploración cualitativa de los formularios de contacto de pares para validar y complementar la selección previa de las variables en el componente cuantitativo. De las 113 participantes, 79 (69,9%) respondieron a la entrevista de los 9 meses, de las cuales 54 (72%) pertenecían al grupo intervención y 25 (66%) al grupo control. En el modelo multivariante final, el contacto a los 3 meses (odds ratio ajustado - ORa = 6,15; intervalo de 95% de confianza - IC95%: 2,16-17,51) y un alto nivel de instrucción (≥ 12 años) (ORa = 3,26; IC95%: 1,02-10,42) permanecieron asociados con el resultado, ajustado por etnia/color, edad < 35 años y divulgación del estado serológico respecto al VIH. Los futuros estudios con la población TrMT deberán incluir contacto a intervalos regulares, con esfuerzos adicionales dirigidos a las participantes con menor nivel de instrucción.

Frequency of subtype B and F1 dual infection in HIV-1 positive, Brazilian men who have sex with men.

BACKGROUND: Because various HIV vaccination studies are in progress, it is important to understand how often inter- and intra-subtype co/superinfection occurs in different HIV-infected high-risk groups. This knowledge would aid in the development of future prevention programs. In this cross-sectional study, we report the frequency of subtype B and F1 co-infection in a clinical group of 41 recently HIV-1 infected men who have sex with men (MSM) in São Paulo, Brazil. METHODOLOGY: Proviral HIV-1 DNA was isolated from subject's peripheral blood polymorphonuclear leukocytes that were obtained at the time of enrollment. Each subject was known to be infected with a subtype B virus as determined in a previous study. A small fragment of the integrase gene (nucleotide 4255-4478 of HXB2) was amplified by nested polymerase chain reaction (PCR) using subclade F1 specific primers. The PCR results were further confirmed by phylogenetic analysis. Viral load (VL) data were extrapolated from the medical records of each patient. RESULTS: For the 41 samples from MSM who were recently infected with subtype B virus, it was possible to detect subclade F1 proviral DNA in five patients, which represents a co-infection rate of 12.2%. In subjects with dual infection, the median VL was 5.3 × 10(4) copies/ML, whereas in MSM that were infected with only subtype B virus the median VL was 3.8 × 10(4) copies/ML (p > 0.8). CONCLUSIONS: This study indicated that subtype B and F1 co-infection occurs frequently within the HIV-positive MSM population as suggested by large number of BF1 recombinant viruses reported in Brazil. This finding will help us track the epidemic and provide support for the development of immunization strategies against the HIV.

Impairments and related social inequalities among adults: a population-based study in São Paulo city, Brazil / Deficiências e desigualdades sociais entre adultos: um estudo de base populacional na cidade de São Paulo, Brasil

Abstract The study of the association of social variables with the prevalence of impairments can provide subsidies for more adequate care and health policies for the most needy people by incorporating social aspects. This article aims to estimate the prevalence of diverse types of impairments, the degree of difficulty, limitations, and the need for help they cause and attest whether this prevalence differ by educational attainment in individuals aged 20 years or older. This is a populational cross-sectional study (2015 Health Survey of São Paulo-ISA Capital). Data from 3184 individuals were analyzed via educational attainment as exposure variable and outcome variables related to visual, hearing, intellectual, and mobility impairments. 19.9% of participants had visual, 7.8%, hearing, 2.7%, intellectual, and 7.4%, mobility impairments. Mobility and intellectual impairments limited participants' daily activities the most, 70.3% and 63.3%, respectively; who, thus, needed the most help: 48.9% and 48.5%, respectively. Lower schooling was associated with a higher prevalence of impairments, greater need for help due to visual and intellectual impairments, and greater limitations due to hearing and visual impairments.

Resumo O estudo da associação de variáveis ​​sociais com a prevalência de deficiências pode fornecer subsídios para uma atenção e políticas de saúde mais adequadas às pessoas mais carentes ao incorporar aspectos sociais. O objetivo deste artigo é estimar a prevalência de diversos tipos de deficiências, o grau de dificuldade, as limitações e a necessidade de ajuda e verificar se essa prevalência difere por escolaridade em indivíduos com 20 anos ou mais. Trata-se de um estudo transversal populacional (Inquérito de Saúde de São Paulo 2015 - ISA-Capital). Os dados de 3.184 indivíduos foram analisados ​​com a escolaridade como variável de exposição relacionada às deficiências visuais, auditivas, intelectuais e de mobilidade. Dezenove vírgula nove por cento dos participantes apresentavam deficiência visual, 7,8% auditiva, 2,7% intelectual e 7,4% de mobilidade. Mobilidade e deficiência intelectual foram as que mais limitaram as atividades diárias, 70,3% e 63,3%, respectivamente, sendo, portanto, as que mais necessitaram de ajuda: 48,9% e 48,5%, respectivamente. Menor nível de escolaridade mostrou associação com maior prevalência de deficiências, maior necessidade de ajuda por deficiência visual e intelectual e maiores limitações por deficiência auditiva e visual.

Infant and young child feeding counseling: an intervention study.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of an integrated infant and young child feeding counseling course for transforming the knowledge, attitudes and practices of pediatricians and nutritionists working for the municipal health system of São Paulo, Brazil. METHODS: A randomized intervention study enrolling 29 professionals in the intervention group and 27 in the control group. Interviewers were trained in advance to collect data on the professionals working at health centers, before and 2 months after the intervention. Three research instruments were used, the first was to assess the profile of each professional, the second assessed their knowledge and the third was a clinical observation protocol. Analysis was performed using the Kruskal-Wallis test for independent samples and the Tukey method. RESULTS: The results for the knowledge questionnaire showed improvements in the intervention group (p < 0.001) for the whole questionnaire and for questions on breastfeeding (p = 0.004); HIV and infant and young child feeding (p = 0.049); complementary feeding (p = 0.012); and counseling in infant and young child feeding (p = 0.004). In terms of performance, it was observed that the intervention group had significantly improved their dietary anamnesis after the intervention (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: This course effectively promoted an increase in knowledge and improvements in dietary anamnesis performance, but the same was not true of counseling skills.

Distribuição espacial de travestis e mulheres transexuais com teste rápido positivo para sífilis e HIV, participantes do estudo TransOdara ­ Município de São Paulo, 2020 / Spatial distribution of travestis and transexual women with rapid positive tests for syphilis and HIV ­ Sao Paulo City, 2020

Introdução: No Brasil, há escassez de estudos relacionados à população trans, o que restringe a compreensão do seu perfil de saúde e adoecimento. O presente trabalho utilizou dados do Projeto TransOdara ­ "Estudo de prevalência da sífilis e outras infecções sexualmente transmissíveis entre travestis e mulheres transexuais (TrMT) no Brasil: cuidado e prevenção", estudo multicêntrico, que recrutou maiores de 18 anos e objetivou estimar a prevalência da sífilis, infecção pelo HIV e outras infecções sexualmente transmissíveis (IST). Objetivos: Analisar a distribuição espacial de TrMT, segundo resultados de testes rápidos para sífilis e HIV, por áreas de exclusão e inclusão social, de participantes recrutadas no MSP. Métodos: Utilizou-se técnica de amostragem indicada para populações de difícil acesso e foram oferecidos a todas as participantes testes laboratoriais e consultas médicas. Os endereços das participantes foram geoprocessados e referenciados a Distritos Administrativos classificados segundo Índice de Exclusão/Inclusão. Foram selecionadas 339 residentes no município de São Paulo, das quais 332 tiveram seus endereços mapeados. Resultados: Observou-se que as participantes moravam predominantemente em áreas com algum grau de exclusão social, com concentração na região central da cidade. Foram confirmadas altas prevalências de sífilis e HIV, mas o local de moradia não parece ter sido determinante como risco para sua aquisição. Foram significativamente associados com o risco de IST: a baixa escolaridade, a cor preta ou parda e a atuação como profissionais do sexo. Conclusão: Foi possível identificar, dentro deste grupo vulnerável, um subgrupo com vulnerabilidades específicas e mais acentuadas e permitiu caracterizar formas específicas de ocupação dos territórios da cidade. Sugere-se a diversificação das estratégias de testagem para alcançar populações-chave invisibilizadas e de difícil alcance, que não frequentam rotineiramente serviços de saúde

Introduction: In Brazil, there is a shortage of studies related to the transgender population, which restricts the understanding of their health and illness profile. The present work used data from the TransOdara Project ­ "Study of the prevalence of syphilis and other sexually transmitted infections among travestis and transgender women (TrTW) in Brazil: care and prevention", a multicenter study, which recruited people over 18 years of age and aimed to estimate the prevalence syphilis, HIV infection and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Objectives: To analyze the spatial distribution of TrTW, according to the results of rapid tests for syphilis and HIV, by areas of exclusion and social inclusion, of participants recruited in São Paulo city. Methods: A sampling technique indicated for difficult-to-access populations was used, and laboratory tests and medical consultations were offered to all participants. The participants' addresses were geoprocessed and referenced to Administrative Districts classified according to the Exclusion/Inclusion Index. 339 residents of the city of São Paulo were selected, of which 332 had their addresses mapped. Results: It was observed that the participants predominantly lived in areas with some degree of social exclusion, with a concentration in the central region of the city. High prevalences of syphilis and HIV were confirmed, but the place of residence does not seem to have been a determining factor in the risk of acquiring it. The following were significantly associated with the risk of STIs: low education, being black or brown and working as sex workers. Conclusion: It was possible to identify, within this vulnerable group, a subgroup with specific and more accentuated vulnerabilities and to characterize specific forms of occupation of the city's territories. The results suggest the diversification of testing strategies to reach key populations that are invisible and hard to reach, who do not routinely attend health services.

Infant mortality in the municipality of São Paulo: trend and social inequality (2006-2019) / Mortalidade infantil no município de São Paulo: tendência e desigualdade social (2006-2019)

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE Considering the published evidence on the impact of recent economic crises and the implementation of fiscal austerity policies in Brazil on various health indicators, this study aims to analyze how the trend and socio-spatial inequality of infant mortality behaved in the municipality of São Paulo from 2006 to 2019. METHODS This is an ecological study with a temporal trend analysis that was developed in municipality of São Paulo, using three residence area strata differentiated according to their social vulnerability following the 2010 São Paulo Social Vulnerability Index. Infant mortality rate, as well as neonatal, and post-neonatal mortality rates, were calculated for each social vulnerability stratum, each year in the period, and for the first and last three triennia. Temporal trends were analyzed by the Prais-Winsten regression model and inequality magnitude, by rate ratios. RESULTS We found a decline in infant mortality rate and its components from 2006 to 2015, greater in the stratum with low social vulnerability and in the post-neonatal period when compared to the neonatal one. This decline ended in 2015, stagnating in the next period (2016-2019). Our analysis of infant mortality inequality across social vulnerability stratum showed a significant increase from the initial to the final triennia in the analyzed period; rate ratios increased from 1.36 to 1.48 in the high stratum (compared to the low social vulnerability stratum), and from 1.19 to 1.32 between the medium and low social vulnerability strata. CONCLUSIONS The observed stagnation of infant mortality rate decline in 2015 and the increase in socio-spatial inequality point to the urgent need to reformulate current public policies to reverse this situation and reduce inequalities in the risk of infant death.

RESUMO OBJETIVO Considerando as evidências publicadas sobre o impacto de crises econômicas e da implementação de políticas de austeridade fiscal em vários indicadores de saúde, e a ocorrência recente desses eventos no Brasil, o objetivo deste estudo foi analisar o comportamento da tendência e da desigualdade socioespacial da mortalidade infantil no município de São Paulo, entre 2006 e 2019. MÉTODOS Trata-se de estudo ecológico de análise de tendência temporal, desenvolvido no município de São Paulo e em três estratos de áreas de residência, diferenciadas segundo nível de vulnerabilidade social, a partir do Índice Paulista de Vulnerabilidade Social de 2010. Calcularam-se as taxas de mortalidade infantil, neonatal e pós-neonatal para cada um dos estratos de vulnerabilidade social, para cada ano do período e para o primeiro e o último triênios. A tendência temporal foi analisada com o modelo de regressão de Prais-Winsten e a magnitude da desigualdade avaliada pelas razões de taxas. RESULTADOS O declínio das taxas de mortalidade infantil e de seus componentes, observado entre 2006 e 2015, que foi mais elevado no estrato de baixa vulnerabilidade social e no período pós-neonatal em comparação ao neonatal, foi interrompido em 2015, com estagnação das taxas no período subsequente (2016-2019). A análise da desigualdade da mortalidade infantil entre os estratos de vulnerabilidade social revelou aumento significativo entre os triênios inicial e final do período analisado; as razões de taxas cresceram de 1,36 para 1,48 entre o estrato de alta em relação ao de baixa vulnerabilidade social e de 1,19 para 1,32 entre o de média e de baixa vulnerabilidade social. CONCLUSÕES O estancamento do declínio da taxas de mortalidade infantil em 2015 e o aumento da desigualdade socioespacial observados apontam para a necessidade premente de reformulação das políticas públicas vigentes para reversão desse quadro, visando reduzir a iniquidade presente no risco de morte infantil.

Desigualdades socioespaciais da mortalidade prematura por doenças crônicas não transmissíveis no município de São Paulo, Brasil, 2006-2019 / Spatial inequalities of premature mortality for chronic non-transmissible diseases in the municipality of São Paulo, Brazil, 2006 to 2019

Resumo Introdução Este estudo utiliza dados de mortalidade para monitorar as desigualdades sociais em saúde. Objetivo Analisar a tendência das taxas da mortalidade prematura (30-69 anos) por grupos selecionados de DCNT em áreas de inclusão e exclusão social no Município de São Paulo (MSP), entre 2006 e 2019, e avaliar a magnitude das desigualdades nos triênios de 2006-2008 e 2017-2019. Método Utilizou-se o Índice de Exclusão/Inclusão para delimitação das áreas, regressão de Prais-Winsten para análise das tendências e Razão entre Taxas (RT) para mensurar as desigualdades. Resultados As tendências apresentaram declínios, sendo maiores na área de inclusão social, no sexo masculino, para Doenças Isquêmicas do Coração (DIC), Doenças Crônicas das Vias Respiratórias Inferiores (DCR) e Diabetes Mellitus (DM). Ocorreram aumentos significativos das RT no sexo masculino para DIC (1,62 e 2,17), DCR (1,60 e 3,00) e DM (1,81 e 2,26), enquanto no feminino não se observou ampliação. Conclusão O declínio das taxas nas áreas de exclusão social, a não ampliação da desigualdade nas mulheres, e por doenças cerebrovasculares e hipertensivas nos homens, provavelmente se devem à existência de um sistema universal de saúde. A ampliação da desigualdade entre homens requer adequação dos serviços de saúde para assegurar a integralidade desse grupo.

Abstract Background This study uses mortality data to monitor social inequalities in health. Objective To analyze the trend in premature mortality rates (30 to 69 years) by selected groups of NCDs in areas of social inclusion and exclusion in the city of São Paulo, between 2006 and 2019, and to assess the magnitude of inequalities in the years 2006-2008 and 2017-2019. Method The Exclusion/Inclusion Index was used to delimit areas, Prais-Winsten regression to analyze trends, and rate ratio (RT) to measure inequalities. Results The trends showed declines, with greater social inclusion in males for ischemic heart diseases (IHD), chronic diseases of the lower respiratory tract (DLRT) and diabetes mellitus (DM). There were significant increases in RT in males for IHD (1.62 and 2.17), DCR (1.60 and 3.00) and DM (1.81 and 2.26), while in females there was no increase. Conclusion The decline in rates in areas of social exclusion, the non-expansion of inequality in women and, due to cerebrovascular and hypertensive diseases in men, is probably due to the existence of a universal health system. The expansion of inequality between men requires adequate health services to ensure the integrality of this group.

Fatores associados à retenção de travestis e mulheres trans vivendo com HIV em uma intervenção com navegação de pares em São Paulo, Brasil / Factores asociados con la retención de travestis y mujeres transgénero que viven con el VIH en una intervención consultada por pares en São Paulo, Brasil / Factors associated with the retention of travestis and transgender women living with HIV in a peer navigation intervention in São Paulo, Brazil

Travestis e mulheres trans (TrMT) pertencem aos grupos com mais alta prevalência do HIV no mundo, com maior probabilidade de infecção em relação à população geral e menor adesão a estratégias de prevenção e tratamento do que outros grupos vulneráveis. Considerando esses desafios, descrevemos os fatores associados à retenção de TrMT com HIV no projeto TransAmigas. O recrutamento ocorreu entre abril de 2018 e setembro de 2019, em um serviço público de saúde em São Paulo, Brasil. Foram inscritas 113 TrMT, atribuídas aleatoriamente para uma intervenção com navegadora de pares (75) ou um grupo controle (38) e seguidas durante nove meses. Para analisar a associação entre as variáveis selecionadas e o desfecho ("retenção aos nove meses" independentemente do contato aos três meses, definido pela "resposta completa ao questionário final"), foram empregados modelos de regressão logística bi e multivariados. Uma exploração qualitativa dos formulários de contato de pares foi realizada para validar e complementar a seleção prévia de variáveis do componente quantitativo. Das 113 participantes, 79 (69,9%) responderam à entrevista de nove meses, sendo 54 (72%) do grupo intervenção e 25 (66%) do grupo controle. No modelo multivariado final, o contato aos três meses (odds ratio ajustado - ORa = 6,15; intervalo de 95% de confiança - 95%CI: 2,16-17,51) e a maior escolaridade (≥ 12 anos) (ORa = 3,26; IC95%: 1,02-10,42) permaneceram associados ao desfecho, ajustados por raça/cor, idade < 35 anos e revelação do status sorológico para HIV. Pesquisas futuras com TrMT devem incluir contato em intervalos regulares, com esforços adicionais voltados a participantes com menor escolaridade.

La población de travestis y mujeres trans (TrMT) está en los grupos con mayor prevalencia de VIH en el mundo, con mayor probabilidad de infección en comparación con la población general y menor adherencia a las estrategias de prevención y tratamiento que otros grupos vulnerables. Ante estos desafíos, describimos los factores asociados a la retención de TrMT con VIH en el proyecto TransAmigas. La selección ocurrió entre abril de 2018 y septiembre de 2019, en un servicio público de salud de São Paulo, Brasil. Se inscribieron 113 TrMT, a las cuales se asignaron aleatoriamente a una intervención de navegador de pares (75) o a un grupo control (38) y se les dio seguimiento durante 9 meses. Para analizar la asociación entre las variables seleccionadas y el resultado ("retención a los nueve meses" independientemente del contacto a los 3 meses, definido por "respuesta completa al cuestionario final"), se utilizaron modelos de regresión logística bi- y multivariante. Se realizó una exploración cualitativa de los formularios de contacto de pares para validar y complementar la selección previa de las variables en el componente cuantitativo. De las 113 participantes, 79 (69,9%) respondieron a la entrevista de los 9 meses, de las cuales 54 (72%) pertenecían al grupo intervención y 25 (66%) al grupo control. En el modelo multivariante final, el contacto a los 3 meses (odds ratio ajustado - ORa = 6,15; intervalo de 95% de confianza - IC95%: 2,16-17,51) y un alto nivel de instrucción (≥ 12 años) (ORa = 3,26; IC95%: 1,02-10,42) permanecieron asociados con el resultado, ajustado por etnia/color, edad < 35 años y divulgación del estado serológico respecto al VIH. Los futuros estudios con la población TrMT deberán incluir contacto a intervalos regulares, con esfuerzos adicionales dirigidos a las participantes con menor nivel de instrucción.

Travestis and transgender women (TrTGW) constitute the groups with the highest HIV prevalence in the world, with higher probability of infection compared with the general population and lower adherence to prevention and treatment strategies than other vulnerable groups. Considering these challenges, this study describes the factors associated with the retention of TrTGW with HIV to the TransAmigas project. Participants were recruited from April 2018 to September 2019 in a public health service in São Paulo, Brazil. A total of 113 TrTGW were randomly assigned to either a peer navigation intervention (75) or a control group (38) and followed up for nine months. To analyze the association between the selected variables and the outcome ("retention at nine months", regardless of contact at three months, defined by the "full completion of the final questionnaire"), bivariate and multivariate logistic regression models were used. Peer contact forms were qualitatively assessed to validate and complement the previous selection of quantitative component variables. Of the 113 participants, 79 (69.9%) participated in the interview after nine months, of which 54 (72%) were from the intervention group and 25 (66%) from the control group. In the final multivariate model, contact at three months (adjusted odds ratio - aOR = 6.15; 95% confidence interval - 95%CI: 2.16-17.51) and higher schooling level (≥ 12 years) (aOR = 3.26; 95%CI: 1.02-10.42) remained associated with the outcome, adjusted by race/skin color, age ≤ 35 years, and HIV serostatus disclosure. Future studies with TrTGW should include contact at regular intervals, with additional efforts aimed at participants with lower schooling level.

Prevalência de hepatite B e hepatite C entre travestis e mulheres transexuais em situação de alta vulnerabilidade social participantes do estudo TransOdara - Manaus, Amazonas, 2020-2021 / Prevalence of hepatitis B and hepatitis C among travestis and transsexual women in vulnerable situation, participants of the TransOdara Study ­ Manaus, Amazonas, 2020-2021

Introdução: Travestis e mulheres transexuais (TrMT) apresentam taxas desproporcionalmente elevadas de IST em comparação com o restante da população. Este estudo objetiva estimar a prevalência de hepatites B e C (VHB e VHC ) entre TrMT de três subgrupos de alta vulnerabilidade social, advindas do estudo TransOdara, na cidade de Manaus, no período de novembro de 2020 a abril de 2021. Metodologia:O recrutamento ocorreu no Ambulatório de Diversidade Sexual e Gênero da Policlínica Pam/Codajás, utilizando-se Respondent-Drive Sampling. Resultados: Foram selecionadas 39 TrMT participantes, das quais 48,7% estavam em situação prisional, 28,2% em situação de área livre e 23,1% eram imigrantes. Apenas 2,5% das participantes foram diagnosticadas com VHB e 5,3% com VHC. Conclusão: Como as hepatites B e C são consideradas evitáveis, é necessário capacitar os profissionais da Rede Municipal de Saúde para reduzir o estigma e discriminação com que são tratadas e ampliar o acesso dessa população aos recursos de prevenção e tratamento disponíveis no Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS)

Introduction: Travestis and transgender women (TrTW) have disproportionately high STI rates compared to the general population. This study aims to estimate the prevalence of hepatitis B and C (HBV and HBC) among TrTW of three subgroups of high social vulnerability, resulting from the study TransOdara, in the city of Manaus, from November 2020 to April 2021. Methods: Recruitment took place at the Sexual Diversity and Gender Outpatient Clinic of the Pam/Codajás Polyclinic, using Respondent-Drive Sampling. Results: 39 TrTW participants were selected, from which 48.7% were incarcerated, 28.2% were homeless and 23.1% were immigrants. Only 2.5% of participants were diagnosed with HBV and 5.3% with HCV. Conclusion: Since Hepatitis B and C are considered preventable, it is necessary to train professionals in the City Health Network to reduce the stigma and discrimination with which they are treated and expand access to this population to prevention and treatment resources available in the Unified Health System (SUS)

Prevalência de sífilis entre travestis e mulheres transexuais em situação vulnerável, participantes do estudo TransOdara ­ Manaus, Amazonas, 2020-2021 / Prevalence of syphilis among travestis and transsexual women in vulnerable situation, participants in the TransOdara study ­ Manaus, Brazil, 2020-2021

Objetivo: Estimar a prevalência de sífilis entre travestis e mulheres transexuais (TrMT) em situação de vulnerabilidade social. Métodos: Foram selecionadas TrMT residentes em Manaus, em situação de rua, privadas de liberdade e imigrantes, participantes do projeto multicêntrico TransOdara ­ Estudo de Prevalência da Sífilis e outras Infecções Sexualmente Transmissíveis entre TrMT no Brasil: Cuidado e Prevenção. Resultados: Foram incluídas 39 TrMT. A prevalência de sífilis, segundo resultado de teste rápido e VDRL, foi 64,1% (25/39), sendo aparentemente maior entre as TrMT em situação de rua (72,7%), seguidas das privadas de liberdade (63,2%) e das imigrantes (55,6%), porém sem diferença estatística entre os subgrupos. Cerca de 80% tinham entre 20 e 39 anos e se autorreferiram pretas/pardas. Discussão: Apesar do pequeno tamanho amostral, destaca-se a especificidade deste trabalho, que incluiu população vulnerável. Conclusão: Foi alta a prevalência de sífilis na população estudada, sendo necessário ampliar os serviços capacitados para atender essa demanda

Objective: To estimate the prevalence of syphilis among travestis and transsexual women (TrTW) in situations of social vulnerability. Methods: TrTW residents in Manaus, homeless, incarcered and immigrants, participants of the multicenter project TransOdara - Prevalence Study of Syphilis and other Sexually Transmitted Infections among TrMT in Brazil: Care and Prevention were selected. Results: 39 TrMT were included. The prevalence of syphilis, according to the result of the rapid test and VDRL, was 64.1% (25/39), being apparently higher among homeless TrMT (72.7%), followed by those incarcereted (63.2 %) and immigrants (55.6%), but with no statistical difference between the subgroups. About 80% were between 20 and 39 years old and self-reported as black/brown. Discussion: Despite the small sample size, the specificity of this work stands out, which included a vulnerable population. Conclusion:The prevalence of syphilis in the studied population was high, and it is necessary to expand the services trained to meet this demand.

Prevalência de clamídia e gonorreia entre travestis e mulheres transexuais em situação vulnerável participantes do Estudo TransOdara ­ Manaus, Amazonas / Prevalence of Chlamydia and Gonorrhea among travestis and transsexual women in vulnerable situation, participants of the TransOdara Study ­ Manaus, Amazonas

Introdução: Infecções bacterianas por Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) e Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) estão entre as de transmissão sexual mais prevalentes no mundo. Objetivos: Estimar a prevalência de CT eNG edescrever características sociodemográficas de travestis e mulheres transexuais (TrMT), participantes do estudo multicêntrico TransOdara, de três subgrupos de vulnerabilidade social, residentes em Manaus, Amazonas (2020 a 2021). Metodologia:O recrutamento ocorreu no Ambulatório de Diversidade Sexual e Gênero da Policlínica Pam/Codajás, utilizando Respondent-Drive Sampling. A variável dependente foi o resultado reagente para CT eNG (urina e swab anal e orofaringe). Foram considerados casos positivos as que tiveram resultado positivo em pelo menos um dos três testes. As variáveis foram descritas por meio de frequências relativas e absolutas, estratificadas nos três subgrupos para CT e NG. O teste de hipótese utilizado foi o Qui quadrado de Pearson e o Exato de Fisher. Nível de significância adotado foi de 5%. Resultados: Participaram 39 TrMT [19 (48,7%) em situação prisional; 11 (28,2%) em situação de rua e 9 (23,0%) imigrantes]. 48,7% tinham entre 20 e 29 anos; 46,2%, ensino fundamental; e 81,6% eram pretas/pardas. As maiores proporções de casos confirmados para CT eNG foram entre as TrMT imigrantes (22,2% e 44,4%, respectivamente). Conclusão: Novas pesquisas com TrMT são necessárias para identificar estratégias de prevenção e práticas de rastreio mais efetivas para essas infecções.

Introduction: Bacterial infections by Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) are among the most prevalent sexually transmitted infections in the world. Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of CT and NG and to describe sociodemographic characteristics of travestis and transgender women (TrTW), participants of the multicenter study TransOdara, from three subgroups of social vulnerability, living in Manaus, Amazonas (2020 to 2021). Methods: Recruitment took place at the Sexual Diversity and Gender Outpatient Clinic of Policlínica Pam/Codajás, using Respondent-Drive Sampling. The dependent variable was the reagent result for CT and NG (urine and anal and oropharyngeal swab). Those with a positive result in at least one of the three tests were considered positive cases. Variables were described using relative and absolute frequencies, stratified into the three subgroups for CT and NG. The hypothesis test used was Pearson's Chi square and Fisher's Exact. The significance level adopted was 5%. Results: 39 TrMT participated. [19 (48.7%) in prison; 11 (28.2%) on the streets and 9 (23.0%) immigrants]. 48.7% were between 20 and 29 years old; 46.2% elementary school; 81.6% black/brown. The highest proportio ns of confirmed cases for CT and NG were among immigrant TrMT (22.2% and 44.4%, respectively). Conclusion: Further research with TrMT is needed to identify more effective prevention strategies and screening practices for these infections.

Prevalência de HIV entre travestis e mulheres transexuais em situação de vulnerabilidade social ­ Manaus, Amazonas, 2020-2021 / HIV prevalence among travestis and transsexual women in vulnerable situation ­ Manaus, Amazonas, 2020-2021

Introdução: É alta a prevalência de HIV entre travestis e mulheres transexuais (TrMT). Objetivo: Estimar a prevalência do HIV nessa população e descrever as características socioeconômicas de TrMT de três subgrupos com alta vulnerabilidade social. Metodologia: Estudo descritivo, com dados de participantes recrutadas em Manaus, de novembro de 2020 a abril de 2021, pelo estudo multicêntrico ­ TransOdara. Foram realizadas entrevistas estruturadas e teste rápido para HIV. As variáveis foram descritas em frequências absolutas e relativas. Resultados: Participaram 39 TrMT (48,7% em situação prisional; 28,2% em situação de rua; e 23,1% imigrantes). Cerca de 50% das participantes tinham entre 20 e 29 anos, com até 8 anos de estudo, e 81,6% eram pretas ou pardas. A prevalência de HIV foi 23,1% (9/39), sem diferença estatística entre os subgrupos analisados (p = 0,090). Conclusão: A alta prevalência de HIV entre as TrMT selecionadas requer o aprimoramento de estratégias direcionadas para ampliar o acesso dessa população à saúde.

Introduction: The prevalence of HIV among travestis and transgender women (TrTW) is high. Objective: To estimate the prevalence of HIV in this population and describe the socioeconomic characteristics of TrTW in three subgroups with high social vulnerability. Methods: Descriptive study, with data from participants recruited in Manaus, from November 2020 to April 2021, by the multicenter study - TransOdara. Structured interviews and a rapid HIV test were carried out. Variables were described in absolute and relative frequencies. Results: 39 TrMT participated (48.7% incarcereted, 28.2% in homeless, and 23.1% immigrants). About 50% of the participants were between 20 and 29 years old, with up to 8 years of study, and 81.6% were black or brown. HIV prevalence was 23.1% (9/39), with no statistical difference between the analyzed subgroups (p = 0.090). Conclusion: The high prevalence of HIV among the selected TrMT requires the improvement of targeted strategies to expand this population's access to health.