Factors associated with prior testing for HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis B and C among transgender women and travestis in Brazil.
Beo Oliveira LeiteMaria Inês Costa DouradoLaio MagnoSandro SperandeiCarla Gianna LuppiMaria Amelia de Sousa Mascena VerasPublished in: Revista brasileira de epidemiologia = Brazilian journal of epidemiology (2024)
There was low frequency of testing in the 12 months preceding the study for HIV, syphilis, HBV, and HCV compared to the guidelines established by the Ministry of Health. Expanding access to and engagement with healthcare and prevention services for TGW is an essential strategy in reducing the transmission chain of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
Keyphrases
- human immunodeficiency virus
- hiv testing
- men who have sex with men
- hiv positive
- healthcare
- antiretroviral therapy
- hepatitis c virus
- hiv infected
- hiv aids
- mental health
- public health
- hepatitis b virus
- primary care
- south africa
- social media
- type diabetes
- pregnant women
- clinical practice
- metabolic syndrome
- risk assessment
- health insurance