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Angélica Espinosa Miranda, Valdir Monteiro Pinto, Charlotte A. Gaydos,
Our goal was to determine the prevalence of Trichomonas vaginalis and its associated risk factors in parturient women aged 15-24 years attending Brazilian public maternity units. Participants answered a demographic, behavioral, and clinical data questionnaire. A sample of urine was screened for T. vaginalis. A total 299 women participated in this study. The prevalence rate of T. vaginalis was 7.7% (95% CI: 4.7-10.7%). The factors associated with T. vaginalis were use of illicit drugs [OR=4.70 (95% ...
Tópico(s): Reproductive Health and Contraception
2014 - Elsevier BV | The Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases
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Angélica Espinosa Miranda, Valdir Monteiro Pinto, Célia Landmann Szwarcwald, Elizabeth T. Golub,
OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of and risk factors for preterm labor (< 37 weeks of gestation) among young pregnant women in Brazil. METHODS: A national cross-sectional study was conducted among parturient women aged 15-24 years attending Brazilian public maternities in 2009. Questionnaires were administered by interviewers during parturient admission to the maternity clinic (or soon after delivery, if survey participants were in too much pain to respond during labor). The questionnaires collected ...
Tópico(s): Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
2012 - Pan American Health Organization | Revista Panamericana de Salud Pública
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Angélica Espinosa Miranda, Valdir Monteiro Pinto, Willi McFarland, Kimberly Page,
Our goal was to estimate prevalence of HIV among young women in labor. A national, probability-based, cross-sectional study was performed among pregnant women, aged 15–24 years, who were attending Brazilian public hospitals. The study included 2,071 of 2,400 women selected (86.3 % participation). Mean age was 20.2 years (SD = 2.7). HIV prevalence was 0.7 % (95 % CI, 0.4–1.1 %). Living in the North region of the country and having previous sexually transmitted infections were associated with HIV infection. Our ...
Tópico(s): Sex work and related issues
2013 - Springer Science+Business Media | AIDS and Behavior
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Denis Ribeiro, Erika Fazito Rezende, Valdir Monteiro Pinto, Gérson Fernando Mendes Pereira, Angélica Espinosa Miranda,
Objective The aim of this study was to describe the prevalence of syphilis by geographical region and the frequency of behaviours and symptoms related to sexually transmitted diseases (STD). Methods A cross-sectional study was performed with Brazilian conscripts in 2007. They answered a self-administered questionnaire on demographic issues, sexual practices, condom use and STD symptoms. They had a blood sample collected for a syphilis test. Results A total of 35 460 conscripts answered the questionnaire ...
Tópico(s): Sex work and related issues
2011 - BMJ | Sexually Transmitted Infections
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Marcelo Joaquim Barbosa, Fábio Moherdaui, Valdir Monteiro Pinto, Denis Ribeiro, Marcos Cleuton, Angélica Espinosa Miranda,
INTRODUCTION: The study aimed to assess the prevalence of Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis infections and identify demographic, behavioral and clinical factors correlated withsuch infections in men attending six sexually transmitted disease clinics in Brazil. METHODS: Multicentric, cross-sectional study performed among men attending STD clinics in Brazil. The study included STD clinics in six cities distributed throughout the five geographic regions of Brazil in 2005. Patients provided ...
Tópico(s): Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
2010 - Brazilian Society of Tropical Medicine | Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
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Angélica Espinosa Miranda, Nínive Camilo Figueiredo, Valdir Monteiro Pinto, Kimberly Page, Sinésio Talhari,
The high prevalence of STDs among women indicates the need to implement approaching techniques, case detection and prevention of new cases.To describe the frequency of risk factors for syphilis and assess attitudes towards sexual risk in a population of young women in Vitória, ES.Cross-sectional, population-based study, performed in Vitória. Interviews were held and VDRL and MHA-TP were investigated in blood samples.Among the 904 eligible women (18-29 years) sampled from the Family Health Program ( ...
Tópico(s): Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
2012 - Elsevier BV | Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia
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Valdir Monteiro Pinto, Célia Landmann Szwarcwald, Carla Baroni, Lorenzzo Lyrio Stringari, Lilian A. Inocêncio, Angélica Espinosa Miranda,
In Brief Background: Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) is a sexually transmitted infection having repercussions on reproductive health and impact on the fotus. Our goal was to estimate the prevalence of and risk factors for CT in young parturient women in Brazil. Methods: A national cross-sectional study of parturient women, aged 15 to 24 years, attending Brazilian public hospitals was performed in 2009. Participants answered a questionnaire including demographic, behavioral, and clinical data. A sample ...
Tópico(s): Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
2011 - Lippincott Williams & Wilkins | Sexually Transmitted Diseases
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Valdir Monteiro Pinto, Mariza Vono Tancredi, Cássia Maria Buchalla, Angélica Espinosa Miranda,
to describe the epidemiological profile, risk behaviors, frequency of prior history of syphilis in women living with AIDS and to investigate associated factors.a cross-sectional study conducted with women living with HIV attending at Reference Center for AIDS in São Paulo. Demographic, behavioral, and clinical data were analyzed based on medical records.a total of 598 women were included in the study and the prevalence of previous syphilis was 6.2% (95% CI 4,3-8,1). Seventy-three percent of women ...
Tópico(s): HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
2014 - Brazilian Medical Association | Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira
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Angélica Espinosa Miranda, Denis Ribeiro, Erika Fazito Rezende, Gérson Fernando Mendes Pereira, Valdir Monteiro Pinto, Valéria Saraceni,
The scope of this study was to describe knowledge of military conscripts about STD in relation to level of schooling upon enlistment in the Brazilian Army. A self-administered questionnaire with demographic and clinical aspects, forms of transmission, sexual behavior and access to STD information was applied in a national sample in 2007. Variables associated with low schooling were: being 19-20 years old [OR=1.2(95%CI:1.18-1.32)]; saying that STD can be transmitted by: eating contaminated food [OR= ...
Tópico(s): Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
2013 - ASSOCIAÇÃO BRASILEIRA DE SAÚDE COLETIVA | Ciência & Saúde Coletiva
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Valdir Monteiro Pinto, Mariza Vono Tancredi, Jonathan E. Golub, Ariane de Castro Coelho, Antonio Tancredi Neto, Angélica Espinosa Miranda,
To describe the epidemiological profile, risk behaviors, and the prior history of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in women living with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Cross-sectional study, performed at the Centro de Referência e Treinamento em DST/AIDS of São Paulo. The social, demographic, behavioral, and clinical data such as age, schooling, marital status, age at first sexual intercourse, number of sexual partners, parity, use of drugs, time of HIV diagnosis, CD4 count, and viral ...
Tópico(s): Sex work and related issues
2012 - Elsevier BV | The Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases
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Valdir Monteiro Pinto, Jonathan E. Golub, Mariza Vono Tancredi, Rosa Alencar, Angélica Espinosa Miranda,
Women living with HIV/AIDS present with a higher prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, higher rates of squamous intraepithelial lesions, and are more susceptible to invasive cervical carcinoma progression.
Tópico(s): Reproductive tract infections research
2011 - Lippincott Williams & Wilkins | JAIDS Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes
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Valdir Monteiro Pinto, Ana Espinosa, Mariza Vono Tancredi, Jonathan E. Golub, Rúbia Aguiar Alencar,
Background Women living with HIV/AIDS present with a higher prevalence of HPV infection, higher rates of squamous intraepithelial lesions (SIL), and are more susceptible to invasive cervical carcinoma progression. Objective We assessed frequency of precursory cervical lesions of cancer and its risk factors for women living with HIV/AIDS. Methods Sociodemographic, clinical, behaviour and laboratory data were collected from medical records from 2008 to 2009 and analysed using forward stepwise logistic ...
Tópico(s): Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
2011 - BMJ | Sexually Transmitted Infections
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D Ribeiro, Valdir Monteiro Pinto, Ana Espinosa, Erika Fazito Rezende, Gustavo Veloso Pereira, María Alves Barbosa,
Our goal was to describe knowledge of military conscripts related to STDs. A self-applied questionnaire with demographic characteristics and STD clinics; knowledge of transmission modes and preferred access to information about STDs was applied. Variables associated with outcome were: being 19–20 years [OR 1.2 (95% CI 1.18 to 1.32)]; STD transmission by eating contaminated food [OR 2.2 (95% CI 1.96 to 2.55)], for bathing in rivers / beaches [OR 1.5 (95% CI 1.27 to 1.88)]; by mosquitoes [OR 1.5 (95% CI 1.38 ...
Tópico(s): Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
2011 - BMJ | Sexually Transmitted Infections
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Angélica Espinosa Miranda, Mariângela Freitas da Silveira, Valdir Monteiro Pinto, Geralda Carolina Alves, Newton Sérgio de Carvalho,
Infections that cause cervicitis are a topic presented in the "Clinical Protocol and Therapeutic Guidelines for Comprehensive Care for People with Sexually Transmitted Infections", published by the Brazilian Ministry of Health in 2020. The document was developed based on scientific evidence and validated in discussions with experts. This article presents epidemiological and clinical aspects of infections that cause cervicitis, as well as recommendations on screening, diagnosis and treatment of affected ...
Tópico(s): Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
2021 - MINISTÉRIO DA SAÚDE | Epidemiologia e Serviços de Saúde
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Angélica Espinosa Miranda, Valdir Monteiro Pinto, Carla Baroni, Lorenzzo Lyrio Stringari, Célia Landmann Szwarcwald,
Introduction Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) is a sexually transmitted infection having repercussions on reproductive health and impact on the fetus. Purpose To estimate Chlamydia trachomatis prevalence and risk factors in pregnant women aged 15 to 24 in Brazil. Methods A national cross-sectional study among pregnant women attending Brazilian public maternity units in 2009. The participants were screened for CT and Neisseria gonorrhoeae , using polymerase chain reaction in urine, and also answered a questionnaire including ...
Tópico(s): Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
2011 - BMJ | Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health
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Angélica Espinosa Miranda, Valdir Monteiro Pinto, Célia Landmann Szwarcwald, Carla Baroni, Lorenzzo Lyrio Stringari, Lilian A. Inocêncio,
Background Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) is a sexually transmitted infection having repercussions on reproductive health and impact on the fetus. Our goal was to estimate the prevalence of and risk factors for NG in young parturient women in Brazil. Methods A national cross-sectional study among parturient women, aged 15–24, attending Brazilian public hospitals was performed in 2009. Participants answered a questionnaire including demographic, behavioural and clinical data. A sample of urine was collected ...
Tópico(s): Homicide, Infanticide, and Child Abuse
2011 - BMJ | Sexually Transmitted Infections
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D Ribeiro, Valdir Monteiro Pinto, Erika Fazito Rezende, Ana Espinosa, Gustavo Veloso Pereira,
The aim of this study was to describe the syphilis prevalence by geographic region and frequency of behaviours and symptoms related to STDs. A cross-sectional study was performed with Brazilian Armed Forces draftees in 2007. They answered a self-administered questionnaire on sociodemographic issues, sexual practice and condom use, STD symptoms and had a blood sample collected for syphilis test. A total of 35 460 draftees answered the questionnaire and 75.5% of these had already had sexual intercourse. ...
Tópico(s): Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
2011 - BMJ | Sexually Transmitted Infections
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María Alves Barbosa, Valdir Monteiro Pinto, Fábio Moherdaui, D Ribeiro, Ana Espinosa,
Introduction The study aimed to assess the prevalence of Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis infections and identify demographic, behavioural and clinical factors correlated with such infections in men attending six sexually transmitted disease clinics in Brazil. Methods Multicentric, cross-sectional study performed among men attending STD clinics in Brazil. The study included STD clinics in six cities distributed throughout the five geographic regions of Brazil in 2005. Patients provided ...
Tópico(s): Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
2011 - BMJ | Sexually Transmitted Infections
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Pâmela Cristina Gaspar, Hanalydia de Melo Machado, Maria Luíza Bazzo, Aline Scherer, Álvaro Luis Colusso, Ana Gabriela Travassos, Denise Arakaki-Sánchez, Djane Clarys Baia-da-Silva, Eduardo Campos de Oliveira, Isabella Ribeiro Zago, Marcos de Assis Moura, Marcus Lacerda, Simone Murta Martins, Tânia Reuter, Valdir Monteiro Pinto, Waltesia Perini, Gérson Fernando Mendes Pereira, Angélica Espinosa Miranda, Mariângela Freitas da Silveira,
Introduction: Women living with HIV/AIDS have a higher frequency of anogenital neoplasms resulting from human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. The World Health Organization recommends that cervical cancer screening uses molecular tests that amplify viral genetic material, such as HPV-DNA. In addition to collection by health professionals, self-collection of vaginal samples is a useful tool for expanding access to testing. Objective: To describe the results of the pilot study that evaluated the acceptability ...
Tópico(s): Women's cancer prevention and management
2024 - | Jornal Brasileiro de Doenças Sexualmente Transmissíveis
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Mariângela Freitas da Silveira, Romina Buffarini, Pâmela Cristina Gaspar, Hanalydia de Melo Machado, Maria Luíza Bazzo, Aline Scherer, Álvaro Luis Colusso, Ana Gabriela Travassos, Denise Arakaki-Sánchez, Djane Clarys Baia-da-Silva, Eduardo Campos de Oliveira, Isabella Ribeiro Zago, Marcos de Assis Moura, Marcus Lacerda, Simone Murta Martins, Tânia Reuter, Valdir Monteiro Pinto, Waltesia Perini, Gérson Fernando Mendes Pereira, Angélica Espinosa Miranda,
Background: Women living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (WLWH) are more likely to be infected with the oncogenic human papillomavirus (HPV). We assessed the prevalence of high-risk (HR) (16/18/31/33/35/39/45/51/52/56/58/59/68/73/82), probable high-risk (pHR) (26/53/66), and low-risk (LR) (6/11/40/42/43/44/54/61/70) HPV types and their associated risk factors. Methods: This cross-sectional study of WLWH aged 18-64 years included one laboratory and eight HIV-specialty healthcare facilities in the ...
Tópico(s): Viral-associated cancers and disorders
2023 - Brazilian Society of Tropical Medicine | Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
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Angélica Espinosa Miranda, Mariângela Freitas da Silveira, Valdir Monteiro Pinto, Geralda Carolina Alves, Newton Sérgio de Carvalho,
Infections that cause cervicitis are a topic presented in the "Clinical Protocol and Therapeutic Guidelines for Comprehensive Care for People with Sexually Transmitted Infections", published by the Brazilian Ministry of Health in 2020. The document was developed based on scientific evidence and validated in discussions with experts. This article presents epidemiological and clinical aspects of infections that cause cervicitis and recommendations on screening, diagnosis, and treatment of affected ...
Tópico(s): Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
2021 - Brazilian Society of Tropical Medicine | Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
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Valdir Monteiro Pinto, Mariza Vono Tancredi, Jonathan E. Golub, Ariane de Castro Coelho, Antonio Tancredi Neto, Angélica Espinosa Miranda,
OBJECTIVES: To describe the epidemiological profile, risk behaviors, and the prior history of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in women living with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). METHODS: Cross-sectional study, performed at the Centro de Referência e Treinamento em DST/AIDS of São Paulo. The social, demographic, behavioral, and clinical data such as age, schooling, marital status, age at first sexual intercourse, number of sexual partners, parity, use of drugs, time of HIV diagnosis, ...
Tópico(s): Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment
2012 - Elsevier BV | The Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases