High prevalence of syphilis among recyclable waste collectors in Central Brazil.
Rev Soc Bras Med Trop
; 57: e007022024, 2024.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Syphilis is associated with social and behavioral factors.METHODS:
This cross-sectional study determined the prevalence of syphilis and its associated risk factors among recyclable waste collectors in Central Brazil.RESULTS:
A lifetime syphilis prevalence rate of 7.91% (95% confidence interval 5.25-11.75) was found among 278 participants. Low educational level, history of sexually transmitted infection, and age ≥ 36 years were associated with a high prevalence of lifetime syphilis.CONCLUSIONS:
These findings emphasize the need for syphilis prevention, screening, and treatment among recyclable waste collectors, highlighting the potential for the spread of infection in vulnerable populations.
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Asunto principal:
Sífilis
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Infecciones por VIH
Tipo de estudio:
Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Humans
País como asunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
En
Año:
2024
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Article