Incidence and risk factors associated with acquired syphilis in HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis users.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Acquired syphilis continues to affect millions of people around the world. It is crucial to study it in the context of HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) to achieve the goals set out in the 2030 Agenda since the literature suggests increased risk behaviors for sexually transmitted infections. This study aimed to investigate the incidence and factors associated with acquired syphilis among PrEP users.

Materials and methods

This retrospective cohort included data on PrEP users from all over Brazil from 2018 to 2020, retrieved from the national antiretroviral logistics system. We calculated the proportion of syphilis before PrEP, the incidence during the user's follow-up, reinfections, and their possible associated factors. We conducted descriptive, bivariate, and m

SUBMITTER: Pedrosa NL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11226132 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature