Obtaining samples of populations at risk for HIV challenges surveillance, prevention planning, and evaluation. Methods used include snowball sampling, time location sampling (TLS), and respondent-driven sampling (RDS). Few studies have made side-by-side comparisons to assess their relative advantages. We compared snowball, TLS, and RDS surveys of men who have sex with men (MSM) in Forteleza, Brazil, with a focus on the socio-economic status (SES) and risk behaviors of the samples to each other, to known AIDS cases and to the general population. RDS produced a sample with wider inclusion of lower SES than snowball sampling or TLS-a finding of health significance given the majority of AIDS cases reported among MSM in the state were low SES. RDS also achieved the sample size faster and at lower cost. For reasons of inclusion and cost-efficiency, RDS is the sampling methodology of choice for HIV surveillance of MSM in Fortaleza.

This paper reports human immuno-deficiency virus (HIV) prevalence in the 2nd National Biological and Behavioral Surveillance Survey (BBSS) among men who have sex with men (MSM) in 12 cities in Brazil using respondent-driven sampling (RDS).Following formative research, RDS was applied in 12 cities in the 5 macroregions of Brazil between June and December 2016 to recruit MSM for BBSS. The target sample size was 350 per city. Five to 6 seeds were initially selected to initiate recruitment and coupons and interviews were managed online. On-site rapid testing was used for HIV screening, and confirmed by a 2nd test. Participants were weighted using Gile estimator. Data from all 12 cities were merged and analyzed with Stata 14.0 complex survey data analysis tools in which each city was treated as its own strata. Missing data for those who did not test were imputed HIV+ if they reported testing positive before and were taking antiretroviral therapy.A total of 4176 men were recruited in the 12 cities. The average time to completion was 10.2 weeks. The longest chain length varied from 8 to 21 waves. The sample size was achieved in all but 2 cities.A total of 3958 of the 4176 respondents agreed to test for HIV (90.2%). For results without imputation, 17.5% (95%CI: 14.7–20.7) of our sample was HIV positive. With imputation, 18.4% (95%CI: 15.4–21.7) were seropositive.HIV prevalence increased beyond expectations from the results of the 2009 survey (12.1%; 95%CI: 10.0–14.5) to 18.4%; CI95%: 15.4 to 21.7 in 2016. This increase accompanies Brazil's focus on the treatment to prevention strategy, and a decrease in support for community-based organizations and community prevention programs.

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Comprehensiveness in men's health care: a challenge in primary careAtención integral a la salud del hombre: un desafío de la atención básica RESUMO Objetivo: Compreender a percepção dos profissionais de saúde sobre a Política Nacional de Atenção Integral à Saúde do Homem (PNAISH). Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo qualitativo e descritivo, realizado com 11 profissionais da Unidade Básica de Saúde, entre fevereiro e abril de 2015, no Município de Quixadá/CE. A amostra foi escolhida aleatoriamente até que houvesse a saturação teórica. A partir da temática, indagou-se algumas questões norteadoras sobre definição, objetivos, princípios, diretrizes, ações, dificuldade e potencialidade da implementação da PNAISH. A análise dos dados foi baseada na técnica do Discurso do Sujeito Coletivo. Resultados: Ficou evidenciado que os profissionais entrevistados não conhecem a PNAISH e poucos compreendem a sua importância para o acompanhamento integral do homem. Há várias dificuldades para a implementação da PNAISH, tais como a deficiência de recursos materiais e humanos, e ainda a falta de interesse do próprio homem em cuidar da sua saúde. Conclusão: Ficou evidenciado que grande parte dos profissionais entrevistados não conhecem a PNAISH e poucos compreendem a sua importância para o acompanhamento integral do homem. O cuidado do homem é um processo dinâmico e complexo, tendo a PNAISH fundamental importância para o acolhimento da população masculina nos serviços de saúde, porém urge ressaltar que a referida política deve ter uma maior divulgação voltada aos profissionais da saúde.Descritores: Centros de Saúde; Políticas Públicas de Saúde; Atenção Primária à Saúde; Saúde do Homem. ABSTRACT Objective: To understand the health professionals' perception of the National Policy for Integral Attention to Men's Health (PNAISH -Política Nacional de Atenção Integral à Saúde do Homem

Resumo (71,7%, p=0,862), desenvolvem trabalho manual (41,5%, p=0,976), consomem álcool (86,8%, p=0,814), drogas ilícitas (54,7%, p=0,249) e cigarro (54,7%, p=0,931). Após a implantação da LMP, os agressores possuem mais antecedentes criminais (58,5%, p=0,000); a agressão tem ocorrido mais de uma vez, com maior número de denúncias e número de boletim de ocorrência, sendo o uso de substâncias psicoativas (22,6%, p=0,032) ou ciúme (18,9%, p=0,032) o fator desencadeante através de força física (45,3%, p=0,619), representada em hematomas (13,2%, p=0,726) ou não deixando marcas perceptíveis (22,6%, p=0,726) localizadas na cabeça, rosto e pescoço (28,3%, p=0,031

Travestis are highly vulnerable to HIV infection in Brazil. We conducted a survey among 304 travestis using Respondent-Driven Sampling from August to December 2008. Travestis are young (49% <24 years), poorly educated (55% just elementary school), low social class (62% Class C-E), reside with families (49%) or friends/madam (22%), are victims of homophobia (91%) and violence (61%). They report early sexual debut (75% <14), many sexual partners, drug use during sex (43%), and unprotected sex (male partner, 47%, both male and female partners, 50%). Sex work is common (82%, 59% >10 partners last six months) and relatively low cost (median=US$24). A majority report testing for HIV (69%), and report high prevalence (12% disclosed a positive result). Almost all the respondents refused to test in the study. Interventions, targeted to both travestis and to the general community about sexual discrimination, are necessary.

Introduction: This paper details the methods used in the second national Biological and Behavioral Surveillance Survey (BBSS) of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B and C among men who have sex with men in Brazil. Methods: Respondent-driven sampling (RDS) was used in 12 cities in 2016. The targeted sample size was initiated with five to six seeds in each city. HIV, syphilis, and Hepatitis B and C rapid tests were offered to participants. RDS Analyst with Gile’s successive sampling (SS) estimator was used to adjust results as recommended and a weight for each individual was generated for further analysis. Data for the 12 cities were merged and analyzed using Stata 14.0 complex survey data tools with each city treated as its own stratum. Results: Duration of data collection varied from 5.9 to 17.6 weeks. 4,176 men were recruited in the 12 cities. Two sites failed to achieve targeted sample size due to a six-month delay in local IRB approval. No city failed to reach convergence in our major outcome variable (HIV). Conclusion: The comprehensive BBSS was completed as planned and on budget. The description of methods here is more detailed than usual, due to new diagnostic tools and requirements of the new STROBE-RDS guidelines.

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