High prevalence of syphilis among recyclable waste collectors in Central Brazil
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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57: e00702, 2024. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
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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Índice:
LILACS (Américas)
País/Região como assunto:
América do Sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Assunto da revista:
Medicina Tropical
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
País de afiliação:
Brasil
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul/BR
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