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ArticlePrimary health care research & development2021

Factors associated with low knowledge about sexually transmitted infections in subnormal agglomerate, in the Brazilian Amazon.

Glenda Roberta Oliveira Naiff Ferreira, Ingrid Saraiva de Oliveira, Wanne Letícia Santos Freitas, Ana Luisa Brandão de Carvalho Lira, Renata Karina Reis, Elucir Gir, Aline Maria Pereira Cruz Ramos, Lucia Hisako Takase Gonçalves, Eliã Pinheiro Botelho

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Glenda Roberta Oliveira Naiff FerreiraFederal University of Pará, Belém, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-8206-4950
Ingrid Saraiva de OliveiraFederal University of Pará, Belém, Brazil.
Wanne Letícia Santos FreitasFederal University of Pará, Belém, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-6726-5148
Ana Luisa Brandão de Carvalho LiraFederal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-7255-960X
Renata Karina ReisRibeirão Preto College of Nursing, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-0681-4721
Elucir GirRibeirão Preto College of Nursing, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-3757-4900
Aline Maria Pereira Cruz RamosFederal University of Pará, Belém, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0001-8812-2923
Lucia Hisako Takase GonçalvesFederal University of Pará, Belém, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0001-5172-7814
Eliã Pinheiro BotelhoFederal University of Pará, Belém, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-9682-6530

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Abstract

backgroundPopulations living in subnormal agglomerates in urban areas are more vulnerable to infections, including sexually transmitted infections (STIs). In these groups, inadequate knowledge about sexually transmitted infections can further increase the risk of contracting STIs.

aimWe investigated the factors associated with low knowledge about STIs in a peripheral population in the Brazilian Amazon.

methodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted in Belém, in the Amazon region that has a high percentage of subnormal agglomerates in an urban area and a high incidence of STIs. Random sampling was adopted which resulted in a sample of 320 participants. To assess knowledge about STIs, the self-administered Sexually Transmitted Disease Knowledge Questionnaire was used. To assess aspects of vulnerability, a questionnaire was constructed which is linked to individual, social, and programmatic factors. The chi-square test, G test, and ordinal regression analyses were all performed.

findingsThe sample of this study was composed of 320 participants. The mean age of the participants was 46.09 years. 37.5% (120), 50.6% (162), and 11.9% (38) showed low, medium, and high knowledge, respectively. Multiple analysis revealed that the factors associated with higher chance of having smaller knowledge about sexually transmitted infections were single/separated/divorced/widow(er) marital status (AOR: 1.80, CI: 1.15-2.84, P = 0.01); income equal to or less than one minimum wage (1.98, CI: 1.21-3.17, P = 0.00); equal to or over than 52 years old (AOR: 1.99, CI: 1.25-3.17, P = 0.00); lack of guidance by a health professional (AOR: 1.59, CI: 1.01-2.51, P = 0.04). Our results show that this community suffer from suboptimal levels of knowledge on STIs, which are linked to individual, social, and programmatic factors. Characterising the risk and vulnerabilities factors allows for carrying out appropriate interventions for populations living in subnormal agglomerates in urban area.

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HIV InfectionsSexually Transmitted DiseasesBrazilCross-Sectional StudiesHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansMiddle AgedSurveys and Questionnairesprimary health carepublic healthsexually transmitted infection

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