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

• Main Authors: Juliana Pontes Soares (Author), Sheila Araújo Teles (Author), Karlla Antonieta Amorim Caetano (Author), Thaynara Ferreira Amorim (Author), Maria Eliane Moreira Freire (Author), Jordana de Almeida Nogueira (Author), Brunna Rodrigues de Oliveira (Author), Oriana Deyze Correia Paiva Leadebal (Author), Patricia da Silva Araújo (Author), Ana Cristina de Oliveira e Silva (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidade de São Paulo, 2020-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Summary

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.

Item Description

1518-8345
10.1590/1518-8345.3425.3306