2015
A Cross-Sectional Survey of HIV Testing and Prevalence in Twelve Brazilian Correctional Facilities
Sgarbi RV, da Silva Santos Carbone A, Paião DS, Lemos EF, Simionatto S, Puga MA, Motta-Castro AR, Pompilio MA, Urrego J, Ko AI, Andrews JR, Croda J. A Cross-Sectional Survey of HIV Testing and Prevalence in Twelve Brazilian Correctional Facilities. PLOS ONE 2015, 10: e0139487. PMID: 26466312, PMCID: PMC4605759, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0139487.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAnti-Retroviral AgentsBrazilCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHealth Services AccessibilityHIV InfectionsHumansMaleMass ScreeningMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisOdds RatioPrevalencePrisonersPrisonsSurveys and QuestionnairesSyphilisVulnerable PopulationsYoung AdultConceptsHIV testingHIV careMental illnessMultivariable logistic regression modelPrevious HIV testingHIV testing ratesMajority of HIVHIV testing practicesTreatment of HIVHigh HIV prevalencePopulation-based samplePercent of participantsLogistic regression modelsAntiretroviral therapyHIV diagnosisPrevious surgeryHIV infectionHIV statusMultivariable analysisHIV prevalenceSyphilis testingClinical careGeneral populationHIVTesting rates
2014
Health-service performance of TB treatment for indigenous and non-indigenous populations in Brazil: a cross-sectional study
Lemos E, Alves A, Oliveira G, Rodrigues M, Martins N, Croda J. Health-service performance of TB treatment for indigenous and non-indigenous populations in Brazil: a cross-sectional study. BMC Health Services Research 2014, 14: 237. PMID: 24885134, PMCID: PMC4049501, DOI: 10.1186/1472-6963-14-237.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNon-Indigenous populationsTB diagnosisPrimary Care Assessment ToolNon-Indigenous patientsCare Assessment ToolCross-sectional studyHealth service performanceTB patientsMost patientsSymptom onsetTB careTB treatmentTuberculosis controlTreatment strategiesMedical appointmentsHome visitsFirst treatmentHealth professionalsHealth servicesPatientsDiagnosisHealthcare qualityTreatmentSocial supportAssessment tool