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Original Articles • Rev. Latino-Am. Enfermagem 23 (4) • July-Aug 2015 • https://doi.org/10.1590/0104-1169.0077.2597 linkcopy

Open-access Risk behaviors for sexually transmitted diseases among crack users 1

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    Abstract

    Objectives:  to investigate the prevalence and risk behaviors by means of reporting of sexually transmitted diseases among crack users.

    Method:  cross-sectional study carried out with 588 crack users in a referral care unit for the treatment of chemical dependency. Data were collected by means of face-to-face interview and analyzed using Stata statistical software, version 8.0.

    Results:  of the total participants, 154 (26.2%; 95% CI: 22.8-29.9) reported antecedents of sexually transmitted diseases. Ages between 25 and 30 years (RP: 2.1; 95% CI: 1.0-4.0) and over 30 years (RP: 3.8; 95% CI: 2.1-6.8), alcohol consumption (RP: 1.9; 95% CI: 1.1-3.3), antecedents of prostitution (RP: 1.9; 95% CI: 1.3-2.9) and sexual intercourse with person living with human immunodeficiency virus/AIDS (RP: 2.7; 95% CI: 1.8-4.2) were independently associated with reporting of sexually transmitted diseases.

    Conclusion:  the results of this study suggest high risk and vulnerability of crack users for sexually transmitted diseases.

    Descriptors: Crack Cocaine; Drug Users; Sexually Transmitted Diseases; Risk Factors

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