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Risk factors associated with resistance to HIV testing among transwomen in Brazil.
- Source :
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AIDS Care . Jan2016, Vol. 28 Issue 1, p92-97. 6p. 1 Diagram, 3 Charts. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- Transwomen are a high-risk population for HIV/AIDS worldwide. However, many transwomen do not test for HIV. This study aimed to identify factors associated with resistance to HIV testing among transwomen in Fortaleza/CE. A cross-sectional study was conducted between August and December 2008 with a sample of 304 transwomen recruited through respondent-driven sampling. Data analysis utilized Respondent-Driven Sampling Analysis Tool and SPSS 11.0. Univariate, bivariate, and multivariate analyses examined risk factors associated with resistance to HIV testing. Less than 18 years of age (OR = 4.221; CI = 2.419–7.364), sexual debut before 10 years of age (OR = 6.760; CI = 2.996–15.256), using illegal drugs during sex (OR = 2.384; CI = 1.310–4.339), experience of discrimination (OR = 3.962; CI = 1.540–10.195) and a belief that the test results were not confidential (OR = 3.763; CI = 2.118–6.688) are independently associated with resistance to testing. Intersectoral and targeted strategies aimed at encouraging the adoption of safer sexual behaviors and testing for HIV among transwomen are required. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *DIAGNOSIS of HIV infections
*HIV prevention
*AGE distribution
*CONFIDENCE intervals
*DRUGS of abuse
*HEALTH attitudes
*INTERVIEWING
*MEDICAL screening
*PATIENT compliance
*QUESTIONNAIRES
*RESEARCH funding
*RISK assessment
*HUMAN sexuality
*TRANSGENDER people
*CROSS-sectional method
*DATA analysis software
*DESCRIPTIVE statistics
*ODDS ratio
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09540121
- Volume :
- 28
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- AIDS Care
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 112295383
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/09540121.2015.1066751