Publications by authors named "Cleiciane Vieira de Lima Barros"
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- The study focused on the prevalence and risk factors for syphilis among homeless men in Central Brazil, involving 481 participants from four therapeutic communities.
- 10.2% of participants tested positive for syphilis exposure, while 5.4% had active syphilis, with key associated risk factors including low education, past genital ulcers, and a history of STIs.
- The findings highlight the urgent need for targeted educational programs and improved access to testing and treatment for this vulnerable population.
Background: Homeless men are highly vulnerable to acquisition of the hepatitis C virus (HCV) compared to the general population. In Brazil, a country of continental dimensions, the extent of HCV infection in this population remains unknown. The objective of this study is to investigate the epidemiological profile of exposure to HCV in homeless men in Central Brazil.
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