Prevalence of Syphilis and Related Risk Behaviors Among Women in 5 Distinct Indigenous Populations in Paraguay

Conclusions Our survey found high prevalence of syphilis in indigenous women in Paraguay, in association with transactional sex and multiple partners. Interventions to reduce sexual behaviors associated with an increased risk of sexually transmitted infections (STI) in indigenous women must be carried out with programs aimed at addressing transactional sex, appropriately framed to respect interculturality and an indigenous worldview.
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research