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

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

Populations 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. We investigated the factors...

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Published in:Primary health care research & development Vol. 22; p. e70
Main Authors: Ferreira, Glenda Roberta Oliveira Naiff, de Oliveira, Ingrid Saraiva, Freitas, Wanne Letícia Santos, Lira, Ana Luisa Brandão de Carvalho, Reis, Renata Karina, Gir, Elucir, Ramos, Aline Maria Pereira Cruz, Gonçalves, Lucia Hisako Takase, Botelho, Eliã Pinheiro
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, UK Cambridge University Press 12-11-2021
Subjects:
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome
AIDS
Brazil
Cross-Sectional Studies
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
HIV
HIV Infections
Houses
Human immunodeficiency virus
Humans
Immune system
Infections
Investigations
Knowledge
Middle Aged
Population
Public health
Questionnaires
Sexual intercourse
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
STD
Surveys and Questionnaires
Urban areas
Brazil
Amazon Basin
sexually transmitted infection
primary health care
public health
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Summary:Populations 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. We investigated the factors associated with low knowledge about STIs in a peripheral population in the Brazilian Amazon. This 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. The 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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ISSN:1463-4236
1477-1128
DOI:10.1017/S1463423621000700