To investigate the prevalence and risk behaviors by means of
reporting of sexually transmitted diseases among crack users.
Cross-sectional study carried out with 588 crack users in a
referral care unit for the treatment of chemical dependency. Data were
collected by means of face-to-face interview and analyzed using Stata
statistical software, version 8.0.
Of the total participants, 154 reported antecedents of sexually transmitted diseases. Ages between 25 and 30
years and over 30 years,
alcohol consumption, antecedents of prostitution and sexual intercourse with person living with human
immunodeficiency virus/AIDS were independently
associated with reporting of sexually transmitted diseases.
The results of this study suggest high risk and
vulnerability of crack users for sexually transmitted diseases.
Table 2 Analysis of factors associated with reporting of sexually transmitted diseases in 588 institutionalized crack users. Goiânia, GO, Brazil, 2012-2013
*Sexually Transmitted Disease
†Denominator reflects the number of valid responses
‡Prevalence Ratio
§Confidence interval of 95%
||Ajusted by age, marital status, time of crack use, alcohol consumption, prison record, condom use with casual partner, antecedents of prostitution and sexual intercourse with a person living with HIV/AIDS
¶Last six months
**Last year
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By:
- 1Faculdade de Enfermagem, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia, GO, BR.
- 2Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia, GO, BR.
- 3Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia, GO, BR.
- 4Instituto de Patologia Tropical e Saúde Pública, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia, GO, BR.
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