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Gladys Estigarribia1, Gloria Aguilar2, Julieta Méndez3

  • 1Instituto Regional de Investigación en Salud, Universidad Nacional de Caaguazú. Coronel Oviedo, Paraguay; Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Nacional de Caaguazú. Coronel Oviedo, Paraguay. lalyestigarr@hotmail.com.

Salud Publica De Mexico
|May 13, 2021
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A 2017 study in Paraguay found a 4.50% syphilis prevalence in indigenous men. Risk factors included young age, multiple partners, transactional sex, and alcohol consumption during sexual activity.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Syphilis remains a significant public health concern globally.
  • Understanding prevalence and risk factors in specific populations is crucial for targeted interventions.
  • Indigenous communities may face unique challenges in accessing healthcare and prevention services.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of syphilis.
  • To identify risk factors associated with syphilis infection.
  • To focus on the indigenous male population in Paraguay in 2017.

Main Methods:

  • An observational, descriptive study utilizing probabilistic, stratified, and multistage sampling.
  • Inclusion criteria: indigenous males over 15 years old from five linguistic families in Paraguay.

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  • Data collected in 2017.

    • Main Results:

    • The overall prevalence of syphilis was 4.50% among indigenous men.
    • Younger men (15-20 years) had a 2.70 times higher likelihood of syphilis.
    • Key risk factors identified: multiple partners (2.69x), transactional sex (3.06x), and alcohol consumption during sex (2.16x).

    Conclusions:

    • A moderate prevalence of syphilis was observed in the indigenous male population of Paraguay.
    • Syphilis risk was notably higher for individuals engaging in multiple sexual partnerships, transactional sex, and concurrent alcohol use.
    • Findings highlight the need for culturally sensitive prevention and treatment programs for syphilis in this demographic.