Syphilis infection, sexual practices and bisexual behaviour among men who have sex with men and transgender women: a cross-sectional study.

Fernanda Rodas Pires FernandesPriscila Brunini ZaniniGrazielli Rocha RezendeLisie Souza CastroLarissa Melo BandeiraMarco Antônio PugaTayana Serpa Ortiz TanakaLudiele Souza CastroLívia Garcia Bertolacci-RochaSheila Araújo TelesAna Rita Coimbra Motta-Castro

Published in: Sexually transmitted infections (2014)

The prevalence of syphilis infection and risk sexual behaviour were high in the two samples, especially among TW. High levels of bisexual behaviours and low rates of consistent condom use indicate potential HIV/STIs transmission into the heterosexual population. This finding indicates the need and urgency for implementing more effective integrated programmes targeting MSM/TW for the prevention of syphilis and other STIs.

Keyphrases

men who have sex with men
hiv testing
hiv positive
risk factors
mental health
primary care
polycystic ovary syndrome
healthcare
physical activity
cancer therapy
pregnancy outcomes
risk assessment
drug delivery
adipose tissue
insulin resistance
urinary incontinence
climate change
hepatitis c virus
south africa