OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the presence of flu-like syndrome suggestive of COVID-19 in men who have sex with men (MSM) and engaged in casual sex during a period of social isolation. METHOD: National epidemiological survey, applied in April and May 2020, by adaptation of Respondent Drive Sampling. RESULTS: 1,337 MSM participated in the survey, of which 514 (38.4%) had fever associated with another sign or symptom of flu-like syndrome. Social, demographic characteristics, sexual practices and activities during the period of social isolation were statistically associated with the presence of flu-like syndrome. There was a statistical difference (p < 0.001) in the average of partners between those who had signs and symptoms of flu-like syndrome (3.5) and those who did not (1.7). CONCLUSION: Evidence of signs and symptoms indicative of flu-like syndrome suggestive of COVID 19 in Brazilian MSM who were involved in casual sex during the period of social isolation.
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the presence of flu-like syndrome suggestive of COVID-19 in men who have sex with men (MSM) and engaged in casual sex during a period of social isolation. METHOD: National epidemiological survey, applied in April and May 2020, by adaptation of Respondent Drive Sampling. RESULTS: 1,337 MSM participated in the survey, of which 514 (38.4%) had fever associated with another sign or symptom of flu-like syndrome. Social, demographic characteristics, sexual practices and activities during the period of social isolation were statistically associated with the presence of flu-like syndrome. There was a statistical difference (p < 0.001) in the average of partners between those who had signs and symptoms of flu-like syndrome (3.5) and those who did not (1.7). CONCLUSION: Evidence of signs and symptoms indicative of flu-like syndrome suggestive of COVID 19 in Brazilian MSM who were involved in casual sex during the period of social isolation.
Authors: Emerson Lucas Silva Camargo; Bruna Isabela Adolpho de Oliveira; Igor Fessina Siffoni; Anderson Reis de Sousa; Jules Ramon Brito Teixeira; Isabel Amélia Costa Mendes; Álvaro Francisco Lopes de Sousa Journal: Sex Res Social Policy Date: 2021-02-24
Authors: Emanuel Missias Silva Palma; Anderson Reis de Sousa; Jules Ramon Brito Teixeira; Wanderson Carneiro Moreira; Ana Caroline Monteiro de Araújo; Luiz Filipe Vieira Souza; Júlio Cézar Ramos Dos Anjos; Hannah Souza de Almeida Portela; Herica Emilia Félix de Carvalho; Vinícius de Oliveira Muniz; Nilo Manoel Pereira Vieira Barreto; Éric Santos Almeida; Tilson Nunes Mota; Sélton Diniz Dos Santos; Antônio Tiago da Silva Souza; Josielson Costa da Silva; Camila Aparecida Pinheiro Landim Almeida; Luciano Garcia Lourenção; Aline Macêdo de Queiroz; Edmar José Fortes Júnior; Magno Conceição das Merces; Shirley Verônica Melo Almeida Lima; Francisca Michelle Duarte da Silva; Nadirlene Pereira Gomes; Maria Lúcia Silva Servo; Evanilda Souza de Santana Carvalho; Sônia Barros; Tânia Maria De Araújo; Márcia Aparecida Ferreira de Oliveira; Álvaro Francisco Lopes de Sousa; Isabel Amélia Costa Mendes Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2022-07-03 Impact factor: 4.614