Characterization of HIV risks in a Brazilian sickle cell disease population.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A low prevalence of HIV in sickle cell disease (SCD) patients has been reported in the literature though mechanisms for this are not understood.

Methods

HIV risk behaviors were compared between SCD cases and non-SCD controls using a self-administered audio computer-assisted self-interview. SCD cases were recruited from a multi-center SCD cohort established in Brazil; controls were recruited from SCD social contacts. Categorical variables were analyzed using Chi-Square or Fisher exact test. Continuous variables were compared using the Mann-Whitney U test.

Results

There were 152 SCD cases and 154 age/location matched controls enrolled at three participating Brazilian centers during 2016-17. No significant differences in number of sexual partners (lifetime or

SUBMITTER: Blatyta PF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7585195 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature