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ArticleSao Paulo medical journal = Revista paulista de medicina2023

The Brazilian army and the low prevalence of sexually transmitted infections in women of the military garrison of Campinas between 2017 to 2020: a prospective, cross-sectional epidemiological study.

Fabia Lopes, Fernanda Kesselring Tso, Neila Maria de Góis Speck

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Fabia LopesMD. Doctoral Student and Brazilian Army Medical Captain, Command of the 11th Mechanized Infantry Brigade, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo (SP), Brazil.ORCID 0000-0003-3160-3579
Fernanda Kesselring TsoMD, PhD. Assistant Physician, Department of Gynecology, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo (SP), Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-7900-8018
Neila Maria de Góis SpeckMD, MSc, PhD. Adjunct Professor, Department of Gynecology, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo (SP), Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-3713-5393
Universidade Federal de São Paulo · BR

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Abstract

backgroundGiven the characteristics of military missions, intense interpersonal contact, and wide variation in casual relationships, the military has long been recognized as a high-risk population for sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

objectiveTo assess the prevalence of STIs and socioepidemiological profile of women in the military garrison of Campinas. DESIGN AND

settingThis prospective, cross-sectional epidemiological study, assisted by the Health Fund in the military garrison of Campinas, assessed the prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B and C, syphilis, human papillomavirus (HPV), chlamydia, and gonococcus in military women or companions of soldiers with active or previously active sexual life.

methodsThis study included 647 women based on the non-inclusion criteria. They underwent clinical and laboratory tests for diagnosis of STIs. For statistical analysis, patients were divided into groups according to the presence or absence of STIs and into age groups.

resultsMost women were military dependents, and the majority were asymptomatic. The prevalence of STIs, in ascending order, was 0.3% for hepatitis B and C, 0.62% for syphilis, 0.62% for gonorrhea, 1.08% for chlamydia, and 2.63% for HPV. There were no cases of HIV infection.

conclusionsThe Brazilian Army has the most women-like dependents in the military, belonging to the hierarchical circle of the squares. Early onset of sexual activity favored STIs approximately twice, and younger women had approximately seven times more chlamydia infections. In the general population studied, the prevalence of STIs was lower than expected than in the armed forces of other nations.

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Hepatitis BHIV InfectionsMilitary PersonnelPapillomavirus InfectionsSexually Transmitted DiseasesSyphilisBrazilCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHuman Papillomavirus VirusesHumansPrevalenceProspective Studies

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