Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

Schwartz Benzaken

Publications

• Research Article
  Community-Based Rapid HIV Testing in Brazil for Vulnerable Populations: Whom are We Reaching?
  Author(s): Clarissa Habckost Dutra de Barros, Meritxell Sabidó, Tainah Dourado de Miranda Lobo, Roberta Pati Pascom, Elisiane Pasini, Fábio Caldas de Mesquita and Schwartz BenzakenClarissa Habckost Dutra de Barros, Meritxell Sabidó, Tainah Dourado de Miranda Lobo, Roberta Pati Pascom, Elisiane Pasini, Fábio Caldas de Mesquita and Schwartz Benzaken
  
  Objective: Rapid HIV testing and counselling in community settings delivered by trained peers can allow easier access to and uptake of HIV testing and care. The programme 'Live Better Knowing' offers rapid HIV testing to key populations across Brazil. This cross-sectional study aims at describing the HIV prevalence in population subgroups and at assessing the association of sex work (SW) and/or drug use with a positive HIV result. Methods: Between January 2013 and April 2016, key populations were invited for HIV rapid oral fluid tests (DPP HIV- 1/2 Bio-Manguinhos/Fiocruz, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) by peers. HIV testing was offered in identified venues and areas where these populations socialize. Participants were interviewed using a brief questionnaire about their socio-demographic and risk behaviour. Multivariable logistic regression was used to assess the effect of SW and/or drug use.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6113.1000679

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