Prevalence and correlates of active syphilis and HIV co-Infection among sexually active persons aged 15-59 years in Zambia: Results from the Zambia Population-based HIV Impact Assessment (ZAMPHIA) 2016.

Hiwote SolomonAlbertina Ngomah MoraesDaniel B WilliamsArlette Simo FotsoYen T DuongClement B NdongmoAndrew C VoetschHetal PatelKathryn LupoliJames B McAuleyGina MulunduWebster KasongoLloyd Mulenga

Published in: PloS one (2020)

These findings show high prevalence for both mono-infection with HIV and syphilis, as well as co-infection with HIV/active syphilis in Zambia. There is a need for better screening and partner services, particularly among those engaging in high-risk sexual behaviors (e.g., engaging in transactional sex).

Keyphrases

human immunodeficiency virus
men who have sex with men
hiv testing
hiv positive
antiretroviral therapy
hiv infected
hepatitis c virus
hiv aids
risk factors
healthcare
mental health
primary care