Factors associated with risk behaviors for sexually transmitted disease/AIDS among urban Brazilian women: a population-based study |
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Authors: | Silveira Mariângela F Beria Jorge U Horta Bernardo L Tomasi Elaine Victora Cesar G |
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Affiliation: | Maternal and Child Department, Faculty of Medicine, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. maris.sul@terra.com.br |
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Abstract: | BACKGROUND: The proportion of women among persons with sexually transmitted disease (STD)/AIDS in Brazil is increasing rapidly, and studies are needed to understand risk behaviors. GOAL: The goal of this study was to identify factors associated with risk behaviors for acquiring STD/AIDS among women aged 15 to 49 years in Pelotas, Brazil. STUDY DESIGN: A representative sample of women was surveyed by means of interviewer-administered and self-administered confidential questionnaires. Of the women we sought to include, 3.5% refused and 1543 participated. RESULTS: Risk behaviors included nonuse of condoms (72%); first intercourse before the age of 18 years (47%); use of drugs or alcohol by the partner (14%) or by the woman (7%); multiple partners (7%); and anal sex (3%). The risk score was significantly associated with being younger than age 30 years, having <5 years of schooling, being divorced or separated, and being a smoker. CONCLUSION: Preventive strategies should prioritize efforts toward young women, those with little schooling, smokers, and those who are divorced or separated. |
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