Sexual behavior and HBV infection among noninjecting cocaine users (NICUs)

• Autores: Zocratto, Keli Bahia Felicíssimo; Osimani, Maria Luz; Peralta, Liliana Martinez; Latorre, Laura; Muzzio, Estela; Segura, Marcela; Chiparelli, Hector; Proietti, Fernando Augusto; Rey, Jorge; Vazquez, Enrique; Cuchi, Paloma; Sosa-Estani, Sergio; Rossi, Diana; Weissenbacher, Mercedes C.; Caiaffa, Waleska Teixeira
• Año de publicación: 2010
• Idioma: inglés
• Tipo de recurso: artículo
• Fuente: Substance use & misuse 2010; 45(12):2026-44.
• Materia: Conducta Sexual
• Institución: Administración Nacional de Laboratorios e Institutos de Salud "Dr. Carlos G. Malbrán"

Fil: Zocratto, Keli Bahia Felicíssimo. School of Medicine, Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais; Brasil.
Fil: Osimani, Maria Luz. National AIDS program; Uruguay.
Fil: Peralta, Liliana Martinez. Departament of Microbiology, School of Medicine; Paraguay.
Fil: Latorre, Laura. Research and Social Development Institute (IDES); Uruguay.
Fil: Muzzio, Estela. National Centre for Social Reeducation (CENARESO), Buenos Aires; Argentina.
Fil: Segura, Marcela. Departamento de Microbiologia, Parasitologia e Inmunologia, Centro Nacional de Referencia para el SIDA, Universidad de Buenos Aires; Argentina.
Fil: Chiparelli, Hector. Laboratorio Nacional de Referencia VIH-SIDA, Servicio Nacional de Laboratorios de Salud Publica - MSP, Montevideo; Uruguay.
Fil: Proietti, Fernando Augusto. Belo Horizonte Urban Health Observatory; Brasil.
Fil: Rey, Jorge. Hospital de Clínicas José de San Martín, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires; Argentina
Fil: Vazquez, Enrique. Pan American Health Organization (PAHO); Paraguay.
Fil: Cuchi, Paloma. Pan American Health Organization (PAHO); Paraguay.
Fil: Sosa-Estani, Sergio. ANLIS Dr.C.G.Malbrán. Centro Nacional de Diagnóstico e Investigación en Endemo-Epidemias; Argentina.
Fil: Rossi, Diana. Joint United Nations Programme on HIV AIDS; Suiza.
Fil: Weissenbacher, Mercedes C. Departament of Microbiology, School of Medicine; Paraguay.
Fil: Caiaffa, Waleska Teixeira. Intercambios Civil Association, Buenos Aires; Argentina.
The aim is to estimate HBV prevalence and the associated risks among noninjecting cocaine users (NICUs). In 2002-2003, a total of 824 NICUs from Buenos Aires (Argentina) and Montevideo (Uruguay) were interviewed using a structured questionnaire. Serologic tests were carried out for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), hepatitis B (HBV), syphilis, and others. The population was divided into two serologic groups: HBV-infected and seronegative group. Univariate and binary logistic model were developed. The results seem to indicate that, among NICUs, HBV is transmitted through sexual contact. Prevention measures, including vaccine, are needed in order to control and minimize risks. The study's limitations are noted.