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Wesley Marcio Cardoso1, Ana Rita Coimbra Motta-Castro1,2, Sabrina Moreira Dos Santos Weis-Torres1
1Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande, MS, Brasil.
Background:
Syphilis is associated with social and behavioral factors.
Methods:
This cross-sectional study determined the prevalence of syphilis and its associated risk factors among recyclable waste collectors in Central Brazil.
Results:
A lifetime syphilis prevalence rate of 7.91% (95% confidence interval: 5.25-11.75) was found among 278 participants. Low educational level, history of sexually transmitted infection, and age ≥ 36 years were associated with a high prevalence of lifetime syphilis.
Conclusions:
These findings emphasize the need for syphilis prevention, screening, and treatment among recyclable waste collectors, highlighting the potential for the spread of infection in vulnerable populations.
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