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ArticleInterdisciplinary perspectives on infectious diseases2025

Association of Behavioral and Socioeconomic Factors With Sexually Transmitted Infection Positivity in Vulnerable Women From a Neotropical Setting.

Gabriel Rodrigues Côra, José de Ribamar Ross, Flávia Castello Branco Vidal, Iagho José Lima Diniz, Maria Edileuza Soares Moura

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Gabriel Rodrigues CôraGraduate Program in Biodiversity, Environment and Health, State University of Maranhão, Caxias, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1774-4853
José de Ribamar RossDepartment of Health Sciences, State University of Maranhão, Caxias, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9362-8651
Flávia Castello Branco VidalDepartment of Morphology, Federal University of Maranhão, São Luís, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4721-6824
Iagho José Lima DinizGraduate Program in Bioinformatics, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2234-4483
Maria Edileuza Soares MouraDepartment of Health Sciences, State University of Maranhão, Caxias, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2550-8383

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Abstract

Background: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) represent a global public health concern, particularly among vulnerable populations. In Brazil, women from quilombola, Roma, and rural communities face increased risks due to socioeconomic and cultural conditions that exacerbate susceptibility to these infections. Furthermore, they are frequently underrepresented in scientific studies, leading to a limited understanding of the epidemiological characteristics of STIs within these groups. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of STIs among women in vulnerable situations in a neotropical region of Brazil and to analyze the association between the pathogen presence, symptoms, behavioral risk factors, and socioeconomic aspects. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in eastern Maranhão, in the municipality of Caxias, involving 295 quilombola, Roma, and rural women. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire addressing sociodemographic and behavioral factors, along with cervical liquid-based cytology samples. The samples were tested using real-time PCR with the Seegene Allplex STI Essential Assay kit. Statistical analysis employed both descriptive and inferential methods, including chi-square and Fisher's exact tests, as well as unconditional univariate and multivariate logistic regression models. Results: The overall prevalence of STIs was 72.9% (95% CI: 66.8-77.3), with Conclusion: This study revealed a high prevalence of STIs among quilombola, rural, and Roma women. The findings highlight the complexity of sexual and reproductive health in these communities and underscore the need for tailored, culturally sensitive approaches in public health policies.

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quilombolarisk factorsRomarural populationsexually transmitted infectionsvulnerable populations

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