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Queiroz,Artur Acelino Francisco L.N.; Sousa,Alvaro Francisco Lopes de; Brignol,Sandra; Araújo,Telma Maria Evangelista; Reis,Renata K.. |
ABSTRACT Introduction: The elderly population is increasingly benefiting from recent technological advances. In this scenario, geolocation-based dating applications provide a viable alternative for finding partners in a practical and timely manner, but may be accompanied by certain risk behaviors for HIV infection. Although there are considerable number of users over 50 on these applications, no studies have addressed this problem. The aim of the present study was to analyze factors of vulnerability to HIV/Aids among the population of men who have sex with men (MSM) age 50 years or older who use dating apps. Methods: This was a cross-sectional, population-survey-based, analytical study, conducted exclusively online with a sample of 412 MSM. The data was... |
Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article |
Palavras-chave: Men who have sex with men; HIV/Aids; Sexually transmitted infections; Mobile phone applications; Middle-aged men. |
Ano: 2019 |
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1413-86702019000500298 |
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Travassos,Ana Gabriela Álvares; Brites,Carlos; Netto,Eduardo M.; Fernandes,Sheyla de Almeida; Rutherford,George W.; Queiroz,Conceição Maria. |
This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and associated risk factors in HIV-infected pregnant women followed for prenatal care in Salvador, Bahia. This was a cross-sectional study of 63 women seeking prenatal care at a reference center. Participants were interviewed regarding socio-epidemiological and clinical history, and were tested for HBsAg, anti-HCV, anti HTLV I/II, VDRL, Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Mycoplasma hominis, Ureaplasma urealyticum, CD4 count, and HIV plasma viral load. The main outcome variable was the presence of any STI. The mean age of patients was 28.2 years (16-40 years). 23 (36.5%) were diagnosed with at least one STI. The frequency of diagnoses was: HBV, 3.2%; HCV, 8.1%;... |
Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/other |
Palavras-chave: HIV; Sexually transmitted infections; Pregnancy; Prevalence. |
Ano: 2012 |
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1413-86702012000600014 |
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Travassos,Ana Gabriela; Xavier-Souza,Eveline; Netto,Eduardo; Dantas,Eda Vinhaes; Timbó,Maiara; Nóbrega,Isabella; Haguihara,Tatiana; Neumayer,Júlia; Lisboa,Nathalia; Soidan,Maria Angela; Ferreira,Fábio; Brites,Carlos. |
ABSTRACT Background: Infections caused by Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae are the most common bacterial sexually transmitted infections throughout the world. These sexually transmitted infections are a growing problem in people living with HIV/AIDS. However, the presence of these agents in extra genital sites, remains poorly studied in our country. The objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae anal and genital infection in people living with HIV/AIDS followed in a reference center in Salvador, Brazil. Methods: Cross-sectional study, from June 2013 to June 2015. Proven HIV-infected people attending this reference center were invited. Clinical and epidemiological data were... |
Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article |
Palavras-chave: HIV; Chlamydia trachomatis; Neisseria gonorrhoeae; Sexually transmitted infections; Anogenital infections. |
Ano: 2016 |
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1413-86702016000600569 |
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