HEPATITIS B AND C AND SYPHILIS: PREVALENCE AND CHARACTERISTICS ASSOCIATED TO COINFECTION AMONG SEROPOSITIVE INDIVIDUALS
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https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v22i3.51693Keywords:
Sexually transmissible diseases, Health profile, Serological Tests, Epidemiology.Abstract
This study aimed to determine the prevalence, epidemiology and characteristics associated with coinfection with hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus and syphilis among individuals infected by the human immunodeficiency virus. Quantitative study that used documentary analysis of notes included in the medical records by the multidisciplinary staff from 323 patients’ records from 10 cities in the state of Goiás. Data was collected from June to November 2016 at a Specialized Care Service (SAE) for people living with HIV/AIDS and viral hepatitis. The serological tests conducted showed a prevalence of coinfection of 54 (19%) for hepatitis B, seven (2,3%) for hepatitis C, and 51 (16.2%) for syphilis. The coinfections were related to age, marital status, multiplicity of sexual partners and low adherence to condom use during sexual intercourse. The results of this study may contribute to the planning and implementation of health activities, providing guidance on preventive measures targeted to groups vulnerable to coinfection.
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