Factors associated with sexually transmitted infections in sugarcane cutters: subsidies to caring for

Soares, Juliana Pontes; Teles, Sheila Araújo; Caetano, Karlla Antonieta Amorim; Amorim, Thaynara Ferreira; Freire, Maria Eliane Moreira; Nogueira, Jordana de Almeida; Oliveira, Brunna Rodrigues de; Leadebal, Oriana Deyze Correia Paiva; Araújo, Patricia da Silva; Oliveira e Silva, Ana Cristina de

Factors associated with sexually transmitted infections in sugarcane cutters: subsidies to caring for

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Authors

Soares, Juliana Pontes

Teles, Sheila Araújo

Caetano, Karlla Antonieta Amorim

Amorim, Thaynara Ferreira

Freire, Maria Eliane Moreira

Nogueira, Jordana de Almeida

Oliveira, Brunna Rodrigues de

Leadebal, Oriana Deyze Correia Paiva

Araújo, Patricia da Silva

Oliveira e Silva, Ana Cristina de

Issue Date

2020-06-19

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Article

Language

en_US

Keywords

Sexually Transmitted Diseases , Prevalence , Vulnerable Populations , Rural Population , Nursing Care , Risk Factors

Abstract

Objective: to estimate the prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and associated factors in sugarcane cutters. Method: a cross-sectional, analytical study with 937 sugarcane cutters from Paraíba and Goiás, states of Brazil, respectively. An outcome variable was the positive results in some rapid tests for HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B and C. Bivariate and multiple analyses were performed to identify the association between these infections and sociodemographic and behavioral variables. Results: all participants were male, most were young adults and had low schooling. Prevalence of STI was estimated at 4.1% (95% CI: 3.0-5.5). According to multiple regression analysis, the variables age over 40 years (OR 5.0; CI 95%: 1.8-14), alcohol consumption (OR 3.9; CI 95%: 1.3-11.9), and illicit drugs (OR 2.9; CI 95%: 1.3-6.3) were factors associated with the STIs investigated. On the other hand, having some religion (OR 0.4; CI 95%: 0.2-0.8), and work in the Midwest Region (OR 0.4; CI 95%: 0.2-0.9) were factors negatively associated with these infections. Conclusion: presence of risk behaviors for STI among sugarcane cutters. Screening for these infections in groups of rural workers is essential for early diagnosis and breaking the chain of transmission.

Citation

Soares, J. P., Teles, S. A., Caetano, K. A. A., Amorim, T. F., Freire, M. E. M., Nogueira, J. A., Oliveira, B. R., Leadebal, O. D. C. P., Araújo, P. D. S., & Silva, A. C. O. E. (2020). Factors associated with sexually transmitted infections in sugarcane cutters: subsidies to caring for. Revista latino-americana de enfermagem, 28, e3306. https://doi.org/10.1590/1518-8345.3425.3306

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Revista latino-americana de Enfermagem