Citation

Avila MM, Dos Ramos Farías MS, Fazzi L, Romero M, Reynaga E, Marone R, Pando MA. AIDS Behav. 2017; 21(7): 2059-2068.

Affiliation

CONICET-Universidad de Buenos Aires, Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas en Retrovirus y Sida (INBIRS), Paraguay 2155, Piso 11, C1121ABG, Buenos Aires, Argentina. mpando@fmed.uba.ar.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1007/s10461-017-1766-x

PMID

28424971

Abstract

The high prevalence of HIV and syphilis found among female transgender sex workers (FTSWs) in Argentina calls for the study of factors leading to negative health consequences. Given the particular characteristics observed in this population (high marginalization, school dropout, and low adherence to healthcare services), we explored the association of several socio-demographic characteristics with syphilis and HIV infections, and the determinants of condom use. This study revealed that FTSWs from Argentina were exposed to several risk factors decreasing thus their ability to negotiate condom use and leading to increased risk for transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Strategies to reduce HIV and syphilis in this population should consider interventions aimed at decreasing violence and substance use which appear to be the most important determinants.

RESULTS of this study will contribute to the global information among FTSWs.

Language: en

Keywords

Argentina; Condom use; Drug use; Female transgender sex workers; HIV; Syphilis