P-43 Biological Behavioral Surveillance Survey of HIV and STI in Guyana -Round 5
Author(s):
T Jagnarine
Year of Presentation:
2022
Objective: To estimate the size of the population of sex workers, men who have sex with men, transgender persons, describe risk characteristics of those populations in addition to miners and loggers, and identify places where key populations can be reached with outreach activities.
Design and Methods: The objectives of the study were met through the implementation of a study using Priorities for Local AIDS Control Efforts (PLACE). PLACE is a crosssectional data collection technique that recruits participants from spots where target populations socialize
Results: The highest HIV prevalence rates were found among MSW (7.7), Transgender (11.1), and FSW (2.2). More specifically, HIV prevalence rates are highest in Region 4 and 10. Further, high prevalence rates were seen among 25-year-old FSW. The highest syphilis prevalence rates were among Transgender (7.4), FSW (6.9), and MSM (5.8). Specifically, high prevalence rates were seen among 25-year-old FSW (8.9), and >25-year-old MSM (7.7). Syphilis prevalence rates are highest in Region 10 (11.8) and 5 (7.0). Notably, Region 4, 7, and 1 recorded syphilis prevalence of 5.5, 5.3, and 4.8 respectively.
Conclusion: It is imperative that we continue to deliver evidence-informed strategies and activities to achieve prevention, particularly among the most vulnerable – youth, sex workers, men who have sex with men, and drug users.