Rapid syphilis testing among young people: prevalence and associated factors.

Authors

William Caracas Moreira, Leidyanny Barbosa de Medeiros, Rute Xavier Silva, Jordana de Almeida Nogueira, Mônica Oliveira Batista Oriá, Oriana Deyze Correia Paiva Leadebal

Published in

Revista latino-americana de enfermagem. Volume 34. Pages e4958. Epub Oct 19, 2026.

Abstract

to analyze the prevalence of rapid syphilis testing among young people and its associated factors.
cross-sectional study, conducted in two Testing and Counseling Centers. It involved 301 young people, whose information was collected using a validated instrument and analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, prevalence ratios, and logistic regression.
young people had a prevalence of 14.9% for rapid syphilis testing, with significant associations with sociodemographic factors (male gender, transgender identity, and non-heterosexual sexual orientation), socioeconomic factors (low income, independent living, and history of institutionalization), and behavioral factors (transactional sex, risky sexual practices, history of sexually transmitted infections, and drug use). Multivariate analysis confirmed higher odds of rapid syphilis testing among low-income, male youth with a history of sexually transmitted infections, reinforcing the vulnerability of these groups.
In summary, the prevalence and factors associated with rapid syphilis testing among young people permeate an intersectional structure with multiple layers of vulnerabilities, encompassing sociodemographic, sociostructural, and behavioral dimensions.

PMID:
42961208
Bibliographic data and abstract were imported from PubMed on 30 Oct 2026.

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