Risk factors associated with resistance to HIV testing among transwomen in Brazil

摘要: Transwomen are a high-risk population for HIV/AIDS worldwide. However, many transwomen do not test HIV. This study aimed to identify factors associated with resistance HIV testing among in Fortaleza/CE. A cross-sectional was conducted between August and December 2008 sample of 304 recruited through respondent-driven sampling. Data analysis utilized Respondent-Driven Sampling Analysis Tool SPSS 11.0. Univariate, bivariate, multivariate analyses examined risk testing. Less than 18 years age (OR = 4.221; CI = 2.419-7.364), sexual debut before 10 (OR = 6.760; CI = 2.996-15.256), using illegal drugs during sex (OR = 2.384; CI = 1.310-4.339), experience discrimination (OR = 3.962; CI = 1.540-10.195) belief that the results were confidential (OR = 3.763; CI = 2.118-6.688) independently Intersectoral targeted strategies at encouraging adoption safer behaviors required.