ArticleBMJ open2015
Risk behaviours and prevalence of sexually transmitted infections and HIV in a group of Dominican gay men, other men who have sex with men and transgender women.
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- The prevalence of hepatitis C and hepatitis B in lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender populations: a systematic review and meta-analysis.European journal of medical research · 2022Pooled it
- Doxycycline Postexposure Prophylaxis in the Dominican Republic: Investigating Healthcare Provider Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices in a Caribbean Clinical Setting.Sexually transmitted diseases · 2026Article
- A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of HIV/AIDS Prevalence Among Transgender Populations Worldwide.Health science reports · 2025Review
- Serological Confirmed Syphilis Among Transgender Women in Dominican Republic.Transgender health · 2022Article
- Developing Infographics to Facilitate HIV-Related Patient-Provider Communication in a Limited-Resource Setting.Applied clinical informatics · 2019Article
- The burden of HIV among female sex workers, men who have sex with men and transgender women in Haiti: results from the 2016 Priorities for Local AIDS Control Efforts (PLACE) study.Journal of the International AIDS Society · 2019Article
- A Comparison of HIV-Related Risk Factors Between Black Transgender Women and Black Men Who Have Sex with Men.Transgender health · 2016Article
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Abstract
objectivesThe objectives of this study were to estimate the point prevalence of sexually transmitted infection (STI) and to investigate the sexual practices and behaviours associated with STIs in a group of gay men, other men who have sex with men and transgender women (GMT) in the province of La Romana, Dominican Republic.
designA cross-sectional study of a convenience sample of GMT persons.
settingThe study was conducted in the province of La Romana, Dominican Republic, in June-July 2013.
participantsOut of 117 GMT persons screened, a total of 100 completed the study. Participants had to be at least 18 years of age, reside in La Romana and have had sex with another man in the preceding 12 months. All participants were interviewed and tested for STI. PRIMARY OUTCOME MEASURE: The main outcome of interest was the detection of any STI (HIV, herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2), syphilis, hepatitis B or C) by serology.
resultsAmong 100 participants, the median age was 22 years (range 18-65). One-third had consumed illicit drugs the preceding year and only 43% consistently used condoms. Prevalence was 38% for HSV-2, 5% for HIV and 13% for syphilis. There were no cases of hepatitis B or C. Factors associated with the odds of a STI were age >22 years (OR=11.1, 95% CI 3.6 to 34.5), receptive anal intercourse (OR=4.2, 95% CI 1.3 to 13.6) and having ≥2 male sexual partners during the preceding month (OR=4, 95% CI 1.3 to 12.5).
conclusionsIn this group of GMT persons, seroprevalence of STI was high, and a number of risk behaviours were associated with STI. These preliminary data will help inform policy and programmes to prevent HIV/STI in GMT persons in the region.
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