Application of the “syndemics” theory to explain unprotected sex and transactional sex: A crosssectional study in men who have sex with men (MSM), transgender women, and non-MSM in Colombia
Introduction: Men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender women (TW) in Colombia are highly affected by HIV. To improve understanding of the role of HIV risk behaviors in HIV acquisition, we used the syndemic framework, a useful concept to inform prevention efforts. Objective: To examine the eff...
Main Authors: | Beatriz Alvarado, Hector Fabio Mueses, Jaime Galindo, Jorge Luis Martínez-Cajas |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Instituto Nacional de Salud
2020-06-01
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Series: | Biomédica: revista del Instituto Nacional de Salud |
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Online Access: | https://revistabiomedica.org/index.php/biomedica/article/view/5082 |
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