Risk factors associated with resistance to HIV testing among transwomen in Brazil.
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| Title: | Risk factors associated with resistance to HIV testing among transwomen in Brazil. |
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| Authors: | Pinheiro Júnior, F. M. L. (AUTHOR), Kendall, C. (AUTHOR), Martins, T. A. (AUTHOR), Mota, R. M. S. (AUTHOR), Macena, R. H. M. (AUTHOR), Glick, J. (AUTHOR), Kerr-Correa, F. (AUTHOR), Kerr, L. (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | AIDS Care. Jan2016, Vol. 28 Issue 1, p92-97. 6p. 1 Diagram, 3 Charts. |
| 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 |
| Geographic Terms: | Brazil |
| 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] |
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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] |
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| ISSN: | 09540121 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/09540121.2015.1066751 |
