Self-reported syphilis and associated factors among Brazilian young adults: findings from a nationwide survey
Braz. j. infect. dis
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23(4): 274-277, July-Aug. 2019. tab
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Dans Anglais
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ABSTRACT
Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate self-reported syphilis and associated factors in sexually active young adults (16-25 years old) in the Public Health System in Brazil. This was a cross-sectional study with 8071 participants recruited from 119 primary care units. Of these, 224 (2.86%, 95% CI 2.29-3.43%) reported having the disease. Age, lower socio-economic class, being a smoker, not using a condom at first sexual intercourse, and ever had a same-sex sexual experience were associated with syphilis. The results reinforce the importance of implementing strategies focused on socio-economic class and early sexual education that encourage condom use from the beginning of sexual activity.
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Disponible
Indice:
LILAS (Amériques)
Sujet Principal:
Syphilis
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Autorapport
Type d'étude:
Etude diagnostique
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Etude d'étiologie
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Étude observationnelle
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Étude de prévalence
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Facteurs de risque
Limites du sujet:
Adolescent
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Adulte
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Femelle
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Humains
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Mâle
Pays comme sujet:
Amérique du Sud
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Brésil
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Braz. j. infect. dis
Thème du journal:
Maladies transmissibles
Année:
2019
Type:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Brésil
Institution/Pays d'affiliation:
Fundação de Medicina Tropical Doutor Heitor Vieira Dourado/BR
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Hospital Moinhos de Vento/BR
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