Prevalence of syphilis in transgender women and travestis in Brazil: results from a national cross-sectional study.

Aline Borges Moreira da Rocha Sandro Sperandei Adele Schwartz Benzaken Rita Suely Bacuri de Queiroz Katia Cristina Bassichetto Elaine Lopes de Oliveira Edilene Peres Real da Silveira Maria Inês Costa Dourado Maria Amelia de Sousa Mascena Veras

Published in: Revista brasileira de epidemiologia = Brazilian journal of epidemiology (2024)

The prevalence of active syphilis in this study was elevated compared with other countries in Latin America. Sex work was an important associated factor with active syphilis, highlighting the impact that this condition of vulnerability may have in the health of TGW, as members of a key, marginalized population.

Keyphrases

men who have sex with men
human immunodeficiency virus
hiv testing
risk factors
healthcare
public health
climate change
hepatitis c virus
polycystic ovary syndrome
mental health
antiretroviral therapy
quality improvement
pregnancy outcomes
metabolic syndrome
pregnant women
skeletal muscle