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HIV infection and risk behaviors among male port workers in Santos, Brazil

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  • Larcerda, R.
  • Stall, R.
  • Gravato, N.
  • Tellini, R.
  • Hudes, E.S.
  • Hearst, N.

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Objectives. This paper measured the extent to which human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection has spread among the male working- class population of Santos, Brazil. Methods. Questionnaires on risk behaviors and blood tests were administered to a random sample (n = 395) of male port workers employed by the Santos Port Authority. Results. Although the rate of HIV infection among these men-the working-class male population of Santos-remains low (1.1%), self-reported behavioral risks for HIV infection are common. Conclusions. There is still time to prevent a widespread outbreak of HIV infection among the heterosexual population of Santos and of the transportation corridors emanating from that city.

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  • Larcerda, R. & Stall, R. & Gravato, N. & Tellini, R. & Hudes, E.S. & Hearst, N., 1996. "HIV infection and risk behaviors among male port workers in Santos, Brazil," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 86(8), pages 1158-1160.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:1996:86:8:1158-1160_4
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