High-risk behaviors for hepatitis B and C infections among female sex workers
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.Key words
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LILACS
Main subject:
Viral Hepatitis Vaccines
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Hepatitis C
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Sex Workers
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Hepatitis B
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
America do sul
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Brasil
Language:
En
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Year:
2018
Type:
Article