Sexually Transmitted Infections and Associated Factors in Homosexuals and Bisexuals in Granada (Spain) during the Period 2000–2015
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Llavero Molino, Isabel; Sánchez-Ocón, María Teresa; Pérez Morente, María Ángeles; Espadafor-López, Beatriz; Martín Salvador, Adelina; Martínez García, Encarnación; Hueso Montoro, CésarEditorial
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Sexually transmitted diseases Risk Factors Sexual and gender minorities
Date
2019-08-16Referencia bibliográfica
Llavero-Molino, I., Sánchez-Ocón, M. T., Pérez-Morente, M. Á., Espadafor-López, B., Martín-Salvador, A., Martínez-García, E., & Hueso-Montoro, C. (2019). Sexually Transmitted Infections and Associated Factors in Homosexuals and Bisexuals in Granada (Spain) during the Period 2000–2015. International journal of environmental research and public health, 16(16), 2958.
Résumé
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a major public health issue. Previous research
shows the vulnerability of the homosexual and bisexual population, as well as the influence
of economic, political, and cultural determinants. The aim of this study was to describe the
socio-demographic healthcare profile and the main risk factors associated with STIs in homosexuals
and bisexuals seen at the STI clinic in Granada (Spain) during the years 2000–2015. Infection
prevalences were compared between the economic crisis period (2008–2014) and the rest of the
years analysed. A cross-sectional observational and analytical study was conducted by reviewing
261 clinical records of individuals with suspected or present infection. Univariate, bivariate, and
multivariate analyses were performed. 91.2% of the individuals were men, and 8.8% were women,
with the mean age being 28.61 (SD = 9.35, Range = 17–74) years old. The prevailing sexual orientation
identity was homosexual. 94.2% were single. The main reason for consultation was HIV. Differences
in prevalence were found between crisis and non-crisis years (OR = 3.91; 95% CI = 1.73–9.19).
In conclusion, their profile was that of a young, single man suspecting possible HIV infection. STI
prevalence was significantly higher in the years of economic recession in comparison to the rest of
the years.