RESUMO Objetivo: Estimar as prevalências e os fatores associados à detecção de Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) e Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) em mulheres trans e travestis em cinco capitais brasileiras. Métodos: Os dados vieram de um estudo transversal, realizado entre 2019 e 2021, com pessoas recrutadas por RDS (respondent driven sampling) em São Paulo, Campo Grande, Manaus, Porto Alegre e Salvador. Analisou-se a detecção de CT e NG, em três sítios de coleta (anorretal, orofaríngeo e uretral). Para identificação dos fatores associados empregaram-se modelos logísticos com efeitos mistos. Resultados: Forneceram material biológico para detecção dessas infecções 1.297 participantes recrutadas. As prevalências de CT, NG e coinfecção foram, respectivamente, 11,5, 13,3 e 3,6%. Foram independentemente associados à detecção para CT: trabalho sexual no passado (odds ratio — OR=1,73; intervalos de confiança para 95% — IC95% 1,02–2,95), no momento atual (OR=2,13; IC95% 1,23–3,69) e como atividade parcial (OR=2,75; IC95% 1,60–4,75) e uso de drogas injetáveis na vida (OR=3,54; IC95% 1,49–8,40). Para NG: uso de drogas injetáveis na vida (OR=1,91; IC95% 1,28–2,84) e orientação sexual – heterossexuais (OR=3,44; IC95% 1,35–8,82), homossexuais (OR=5,49; IC95% 1,89–15,97) e bissexuais (OR=3,21; IC95% 1,06–9,68). Para coinfecção: uso de drogas nos últimos 12 meses (OR=2,34; IC95% 1,10–5,00). Ser mais jovem foi associada a todos os desfechos investigados. Conclusão: As prevalências estimadas de CT, NG e de coinfecção foram desproporcionalmente mais elevadas entre as mulheres trans e travestis se comparadas à população geral, especialmente entre as mais jovens, que exerciam trabalho sexual e faziam uso de drogas.

ABSTRACT Objective: To estimate the prevalence and factors associated with the detection of Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) in transgender women and travestis in five Brazilian capitals. Methods: Data were obtained from a cross-sectional study conducted between 2019 and 2021, with participants recruited through Respondent Driven Sampling in São Paulo, Campo Grande, Manaus, Porto Alegre and Salvador. Detection of CT and NG was analyzed at three collection sites (anorectal, oropharyngeal and urethral). Mixed logistic regression models were employed to identify associated factors. Results: A total of 1,297 recruited participants provided biological material to detect these infections. The prevalences of CT, NG and coinfection were 11.5%, 13.3% and 3.6%, respectively. Independent associations with CT infections included past (OR=1.73; 95%CI 1.02–2.95), current (OR=2.13; 95%CI 1.23–3.69), and part-time sex work (OR=2.75; 95%CI 1.60–4.75), as well as lifetime injectable drug use (OR=3.54; 95%CI 1.49–8.40). For NG, associations were observed with lifetime injectable drug use (OR=1.91; 95%CI 1.28–2.84) and sexual orientation, including heterosexual (OR=3.44; 95%CI 1.35–8.82), homosexual (OR=5.49; 95%CI 1.89–15.97), and bisexual (OR=3.21; 95%CI 1.06–9.68). Coinfection was associated with use of illicit drugs in the last 12 months (OR=2.34, 95%CI 1.10–5.00), and younger age was associated with all investigated outcomes. Conclusion: Estimated prevalences of CT, NG and co-infection were higher among transgender women and travestis compared to the general population, particularly among younger, individuals engaged in sex work and illicit drug use.

RESUMO Objective Determinar a aceitabilidade e os fatores associados à realização do exame físico para detecção de infecções sexualmente transmissíveis (IST) sintomáticas em mulheres trans e travestis no Brasil. Métodos: Foram utilizados dados do “TransOdara”, estudo transversal de prevalência de IST, realizado em cinco capitais brasileiras (Campo Grande, Manaus, Porto Alegre, Salvador e São Paulo) entre dezembro de 2019 e julho de 2021. As 1.317 mulheres trans e travestis, com idade ≥18 anos, recrutadas por meio do método respondent-driven sampling passaram por entrevistas e responderam a um questionário estruturado. Foi ofertada consulta médica, incluindo realização de exame físico e coleta de amostras de vários locais para detectar diversas IST. Para a análise dos fatores associados à aceitabilidade do exame físico (geral, genital e anorretal), considerou-se as características sociodemográficas das participantes que permitiram a sua realização. Resultados: A maioria (65,4%; intervalo de confiança – IC95% 62,7–68,0) concedeu permissão para o exame geral (incluindo orofaríngeo), com permissão concedida em menor proporção para os exames genitais (42,3%; IC95% 39,6–46,0) ou anorretais (42,1%; IC95% 39,4–44,9). No geral, 34,4% (IC95% 31,8–37,0) delas recusaram todos os exames. As participantes com sintomas de IST foram significativamente mais propensas a conceder permissão para o exame completo do que as participantes assintomáticas (64,3 vs 37,4%, odds ratio ajustado – AOR=3,6, IC95% 2,4–5,5). Os fatores significativamente associados à aceitabilidade do exame completo na análise multivariada incluíram idade (AOR=1,5 para ≥25 anos), religião (AOR=2,0 para afro-brasileiras, AOR=1,9 para outras religiões em comparação com nenhuma religião) e nível de escolaridade (AOR=2,0 para nível superior). Conclusão: No contexto do manejo de IST, nós observamos aceitação limitada de exames anogenitais entre mulheres trans e travestis, com maior aceitação entre aquelas com sintomas de IST.

ABSTRACT Objective This study aimed to determine the acceptability and factors associated with uptake of a physical examination for the detection of symptomatic sexually transmitted infections (STIs) by transgender women and travestis in Brazil. Methods: TransOdara was a multi-centric, cross-sectional STI prevalence study conducted among transgender women and travestis in five capital cities (Campo Grande, Manaus, Porto Alegre, Salvador and São Paulo) representing all Brazilian regions, between December 2019 and July 2021. A total of 1,317 self-identified transgender women and travestis aged ≥18 years were recruited using respondent-driven sampling and responded to a standard questionnaire. A medical consultation was offered including a physical examination and collection of samples from multiple sites to detect various STIs. Factors associated with uptake were investigated by reviewing demographic characteristics of participants who gave permission for physical examination (general, genital, and anorectal). Results: Most participants (65.4%, 95% confidence interval — 95%CI 62.7–68.0) gave permission for a general examination (including oropharyngeal), with fewer permitting genital (42.3%, 95%CI 39.6–46.0) or anorectal (42.1%, 95%CI 39.4–44.9) examinations. Overall, 34.4% (95%CI 31.8–37.0) of participants refused all examinations. Participants with STI symptoms were significantly more likely to give permission for full examination than asymptomatic participants (64.3 vs. 37.4%, adjusted odds ratio — AOR=3.6, 95%CI 2.4–5.5). Other factors significantly associated with uptake of a full examination in multivariate analysis included age (AOR=1.5 for ≥25 years), religion (AOR=1.7 for Afro-Brazilian, AOR=1.9 for other religions compared to no religion), and education (AOR=2.0 for higher-level). Conclusion: In the context of STI management, this study found limited acceptance of anogenital examinations among transgender women and travestis, with higher acceptance among those with STI symptoms.

RESUMO Objetivo: Estimar as prevalências e fatores associados com as hepatites A, B e C em mulheres trans e travestis em cinco regiões do Brasil. Métodos: Estudo transversal com mulheres trans e travestis em cinco capitais brasileiras (Campo Grande, Manaus, Porto Alegre, Salvador e São Paulo), entre dezembro/2019 e julho/2021. As amostras foram submetidas à detecção de marcadores das infecções pelos vírus das hepatites A (HAV), B (HBV) e C (HCV), utilizando-se testes rápidos e quimioluminescência. Amostras positivas foram submetidas à detecção de HBV-DNA e HCV-RNA por PCR em tempo real e genotipadas por sequenciamento de Sanger. Resultados: As análises de 1.317 amostras indicaram taxas de prevalências nas mulheres trans e travestis recrutadas de 69,1%, 24,4% e 1,5% para exposição ao HAV, HBV e HCV, respectivamente. Elevada taxa de suscetibilidade ao HBV (35,7%) e baixa prevalência do marcador vacinal (40,0%) foram observadas. Mostraram-se associadas à presença de anti-HAV: idade maior que 26 anos, autodeclarar-se preta-parda, ter apenas educação básica, história de encarceramento e uso de preservativo na última relação sexual com parceiro casual. Quanto à exposição ao HBV, foi associada a idade maior que 26 anos, cor da pele preto-parda, ter sido profissional do sexo e história de encarceramento. Idade maior de 37 anos, história de abuso sexual e consumo frequente de álcool foram associadas ao HCV. Conclusão: As maiores prevalências de HAV nessa população encontram-se nas regiões Norte e Nordeste. Com relação ao HBV, a prevalência encontrada foi superior à encontrada na população geral, sugerindo maior vulnerabilidade. A prevalência do HCV foi semelhante à encontrada na população geral.

ABSTRACT Objective: To estimate the prevalence and factors associated with hepatitis A, B, and C in transgender women and travestis's networks, in 5 regions of Brazil. Methods: This cross-sectional study includedtransgender women and travestis in five Brazilian capitals (Campo Grande, Manaus, Porto Alegre, Salvador, and São Paulo), between December/2019 and July/2021. All samples were subjected to detection of serological markers of hepatitis virus A (HAV), B (HBV), and C (HCV) infections through rapid tests and chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassays. Positive samples in the screening tests were submitted to detect HBV DNA and HCV-RNA by real-time PCR and genotyped by Sanger sequencing. Results: Analysis of 1,317 samples showed network prevalence rates of 69.1%, 25.1%, and 1.5% for HAV, HBV, and HCV exposure, respectively. A high susceptibility rate to HBV infection (35.7%) and low prevalence of vaccine response markers (40%) were also observed. Age greater than 26 years, self-declared black/brown skin color, having only primary education, history of incarceration, and use of a condom in the last sexual intercourse with a casual partner were associated with total anti-HAV. Exposure to HBV was associated with age greater than 26 years, self-declared black/brown, history of being a sex worker, and incarceration. Age > 37 years, history of sexual abuse, and frequent alcohol consumption were associated with hepatitis C infection. Conclusion: The highest prevalence of HAV in this population was found in the North and Northeast regions, and the prevalence found was higher than that in the general population, suggesting greater vulnerability. The prevalence of HCV infection in our study was similar to that observed in the general population.

RESUMO Objetivo As infecções sexualmente transmissíveis (IST) afetam desproporcionalmente as mulheres trans e travestis (MTT), que muitas vezes não têm acesso a cuidados de saúde devido ao estigma e à discriminação. Descrevemos a abordagem e a metodologia de um estudo que investigou a prevalência de sífilis, HIV, hepatite A, B e C, Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG), Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) e papilomavírus humano (HPV) entre as MTT, bem como seu conhecimento e percepção sobre a sífilis, para melhor as políticas para redução de IST nessa população vulnerável. Métodos: TransOdara foi um estudo multicêntrico, transversal, realizado em cinco capitais das principais regiões brasileiras entre dezembro de 2019 e julho de 2021. Mulheres autoidentificadas como mulheres trans ou travestis, com idade >18 anos, foram recrutadas usando respondent-driven sampling, após uma fase de pesquisa formativa. Responderam a um questionário conduzido por entrevistadoras. Foi oferecida consulta médica, com exame físico, e solicitou-se que fornecessem amostras de vários locais para detectar as IST citadas. Quando indicado e consentido, foram iniciadas a vacinação e o tratamento. Resultados: Foram recrutadas 1.317 participantes nos cinco locais de estudo: Campo Grande (n=181, 13,7%), Manaus (n=340, 25,8%), Porto Alegre (n=192, 14,6%), Salvador (n= =201, 15,3%) e São Paulo (n=403, 30,6%). O período de recrutamento variou em cada local em razão de restrições logísticas impostas pela pandemia de COVID-19. Conclusão: Apesar dos enormes desafios colocados pela ocorrência simultânea da pandemia da COVID-19 e do trabalho de campo dirigido a uma população vulnerabilizada e dispersa, o projeto TransOdara foi eficazmente implementado. As adversidades não impediram que mais de 1.300 mulheres trans e travestis tenham sido entrevistadas e testadas em meio a uma epidemia de tal magnitude que perturbou os serviços de saúde e os projetos de pesquisa no Brasil e no mundo.

ABSTRACT Objective Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) disproportionately affect transgender women and travestis (TGW), who often lack access to healthcare due to stigma and discrimination. We describe the approach and methodology of a study investigating the prevalence of syphilis, HIV, hepatitis A, B, and C, Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG), Chlamydia trachomatis (CT), and human papillomavirus (HPV) among TGW, as well as their knowledge and perceptions regarding syphilis, to better inform policies to curb STIs among this vulnerable population. Methods: TransOdara was a multicentric, cross-sectional study conducted among TGW in five capital cities from major Brazilian regions between December 2019 and July 2021. Self-identified transgender women and travestis aged >18 years were recruited using respondent-driven sampling after a qualitative formative phase, completed an interviewer-led questionnaire, were offered a physical examination, and were also asked to provide samples from multiple sites to detect various STIs, starting vaccination and treatment when indicated. Results: A total of 1,317 participants were recruited from the five study locations: Campo Grande (n=181, 13.7%), Manaus (n=340, 25.8%), Porto Alegre (n=192, 14.6%), Salvador (n=201, 15.3%), and São Paulo (n=403, 30.6%). The recruitment period varied at each study location due to logistic constraints imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Conclusion: Despite the enormous challenges posed by the co-occurrence of the COVID-19 pandemic and field work targeting a vulnerable, elusive, and scattered population, the TransOdara project has been effectively implemented. Caveats did not preclude 1,300 TGW from being interviewed and tested, amid a significant epidemic that disrupted health services and research projects in Brazil and worldwide.

ABSTRACT Objective: To estimate the prevalence and factors associated with the detection of Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) in transgender women and travestis in five Brazilian capitals. Methods: Data were obtained from a cross-sectional study conducted between 2019 and 2021, with participants recruited through Respondent Driven Sampling in São Paulo, Campo Grande, Manaus, Porto Alegre and Salvador. Detection of CT and NG was analyzed at three collection sites (anorectal, oropharyngeal and urethral). Mixed logistic regression models were employed to identify associated factors. Results: A total of 1,297 recruited participants provided biological material to detect these infections. The prevalences of CT, NG and coinfection were 11.5%, 13.3% and 3.6%, respectively. Independent associations with CT infections included past (OR=1.73; 95%CI 1.02–2.95), current (OR=2.13; 95%CI 1.23–3.69), and part-time sex work (OR=2.75; 95%CI 1.60–4.75), as well as lifetime injectable drug use (OR=3.54; 95%CI 1.49–8.40). For NG, associations were observed with lifetime injectable drug use (OR=1.91; 95%CI 1.28–2.84) and sexual orientation, including heterosexual (OR=3.44; 95%CI 1.35–8.82), homosexual (OR=5.49; 95%CI 1.89–15.97), and bisexual (OR=3.21; 95%CI 1.06–9.68). Coinfection was associated with use of illicit drugs in the last 12 months (OR=2.34, 95%CI 1.10–5.00), and younger age was associated with all investigated outcomes. Conclusion: Estimated prevalences of CT, NG and co-infection were higher among transgender women and travestis compared to the general population, particularly among younger, individuals engaged in sex work and illicit drug use. Objective (CT (NG capitals Methods crosssectional cross sectional 201 2021 Paulo Grande Manaus Salvador anorectal, anorectal (anorectal urethral. urethral . urethral) Results 1297 1 297 1,29 115 11 5 11.5% 133 13 3 13.3 36 6 3.6% respectively OR=1.73 OR173 OR 73 (OR=1.73 95CI CI 95 1.02–2.95, 102295 1.02–2.95 , 02 2 1.02–2.95) OR=2.13 OR213 (OR=2.13 1.23–3.69, 123369 1.23–3.69 23 69 1.23–3.69) parttime part time OR=2.75 OR275 75 (OR=2.75 1.60–4.75, 160475 1.60–4.75 60 4 1.60–4.75) OR=3.54 OR354 54 (OR=3.54 1.49–8.40. 149840 1.49–8.40 49 8 40 1.49–8.40) OR=1.91 OR191 91 (OR=1.91 1.28–2.84 128284 28 84 orientation OR=3.44 OR344 44 (OR=3.44 1.35–8.82, 135882 1.35–8.82 35 82 1.35–8.82) OR=5.49 OR549 (OR=5.49 1.89–15.97, 1891597 1.89–15.97 89 15 97 1.89–15.97) OR=3.21 OR321 21 (OR=3.21 1.06–9.68. 106968 1.06–9.68 06 9 68 1.06–9.68) OR=2.34, OR234 34 (OR=2.34 1.10–5.00, 110500 1.10–5.00 10 00 1.10–5.00) outcomes Conclusion co infection population 20 202 129 29 1,2 11.5 13. 3.6 OR=1.7 OR17 7 (OR=1.7 10229 1.02–2.9 0 OR=2.1 OR21 (OR=2.1 12336 1.23–3.6 OR=2.7 OR27 (OR=2.7 16047 1.60–4.7 OR=3.5 OR35 (OR=3.5 14984 1.49–8.4 OR=1.9 OR19 (OR=1.9 1.28–2.8 12828 OR=3.4 OR34 (OR=3.4 13588 1.35–8.8 OR=5.4 OR54 (OR=5.4 189159 1.89–15.9 OR=3.2 OR32 (OR=3.2 10696 1.06–9.6 OR=2.34 OR23 (OR=2.3 11050 1.10–5.0 1, 11. 3. OR=1. OR1 (OR=1. 1022 1.02–2. OR=2. OR2 (OR=2. 1233 1.23–3. 1604 1.60–4. OR=3. OR3 (OR=3. 1498 1.49–8. 1.28–2. 1282 1358 1.35–8. OR=5. OR5 (OR=5. 18915 1.89–15. 1069 1.06–9. OR=2.3 1105 1.10–5. OR=1 (OR=1 102 1.02–2 OR=2 (OR=2 123 1.23–3 160 1.60–4 OR=3 (OR=3 149 1.49–8 1.28–2 128 135 1.35–8 OR=5 (OR=5 1891 1.89–15 106 1.06–9 110 1.10–5 OR= (OR= 1.02– 1.23– 16 1.60– 14 1.49– 1.28– 1.35– 189 1.89–1 1.06– 1.10– (OR 1.02 1.23 1.60 1.49 1.28 1.35 18 1.89– 1.06 1.10 1.0 1.2 1.6 1.4 1.3 1.89 1.1 1. 1.8

RESUMO Objetivo: Estimar as prevalências e os fatores associados à detecção de Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) e Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) em mulheres trans e travestis em cinco capitais brasileiras. Métodos: Os dados vieram de um estudo transversal, realizado entre 2019 e 2021, com pessoas recrutadas por RDS (respondent driven sampling) em São Paulo, Campo Grande, Manaus, Porto Alegre e Salvador. Analisou-se a detecção de CT e NG, em três sítios de coleta (anorretal, orofaríngeo e uretral). Para identificação dos fatores associados empregaram-se modelos logísticos com efeitos mistos. Resultados: Forneceram material biológico para detecção dessas infecções 1.297 participantes recrutadas. As prevalências de CT, NG e coinfecção foram, respectivamente, 11,5, 13,3 e 3,6%. Foram independentemente associados à detecção para CT: trabalho sexual no passado (odds ratio — OR=1,73; intervalos de confiança para 95% — IC95% 1,02–2,95), no momento atual (OR=2,13; IC95% 1,23–3,69) e como atividade parcial (OR=2,75; IC95% 1,60–4,75) e uso de drogas injetáveis na vida (OR=3,54; IC95% 1,49–8,40). Para NG: uso de drogas injetáveis na vida (OR=1,91; IC95% 1,28–2,84) e orientação sexual – heterossexuais (OR=3,44; IC95% 1,35–8,82), homossexuais (OR=5,49; IC95% 1,89–15,97) e bissexuais (OR=3,21; IC95% 1,06–9,68). Para coinfecção: uso de drogas nos últimos 12 meses (OR=2,34; IC95% 1,10–5,00). Ser mais jovem foi associada a todos os desfechos investigados. Conclusão: As prevalências estimadas de CT, NG e de coinfecção foram desproporcionalmente mais elevadas entre as mulheres trans e travestis se comparadas à população geral, especialmente entre as mais jovens, que exerciam trabalho sexual e faziam uso de drogas. Objetivo (CT (NG brasileiras Métodos transversal 201 2021 respondent sampling Paulo Grande Manaus Salvador Analisouse Analisou anorretal, anorretal (anorretal uretral. uretral . uretral) empregaramse empregaram mistos Resultados 1297 1 297 1.29 respectivamente 115 11 5 11,5 133 13 3 13, 36 6 3,6% odds OR=1,73 OR173 OR 73 95 IC95 IC 1,02–2,95, 102295 1,02–2,95 , 02 2 1,02–2,95) OR=2,13 OR213 (OR=2,13 1,23–3,69 123369 23 69 OR=2,75 OR275 75 (OR=2,75 1,60–4,75 160475 60 4 OR=3,54 OR354 54 (OR=3,54 1,49–8,40. 149840 1,49–8,40 49 8 40 1,49–8,40) OR=1,91 OR191 91 (OR=1,91 1,28–2,84 128284 28 84 OR=3,44 OR344 44 (OR=3,44 1,35–8,82, 135882 1,35–8,82 35 82 1,35–8,82) OR=5,49 OR549 (OR=5,49 1,89–15,97 1891597 89 15 97 OR=3,21 OR321 21 (OR=3,21 1,06–9,68. 106968 1,06–9,68 06 9 68 1,06–9,68) OR=2,34 OR234 34 (OR=2,34 1,10–5,00. 110500 1,10–5,00 10 00 1,10–5,00) investigados Conclusão geral jovens 20 202 129 29 1.2 11, 3,6 OR=1,7 OR17 7 IC9 10229 1,02–2,9 0 OR=2,1 OR21 (OR=2,1 1,23–3,6 12336 OR=2,7 OR27 (OR=2,7 1,60–4,7 16047 OR=3,5 OR35 (OR=3,5 14984 1,49–8,4 OR=1,9 OR19 (OR=1,9 1,28–2,8 12828 OR=3,4 OR34 (OR=3,4 13588 1,35–8,8 OR=5,4 OR54 (OR=5,4 1,89–15,9 189159 OR=3,2 OR32 (OR=3,2 10696 1,06–9,6 OR=2,3 OR23 (OR=2,3 11050 1,10–5,0 1. 3, OR=1, OR1 1022 1,02–2, OR=2, OR2 (OR=2, 1,23–3, 1233 1,60–4, 1604 OR=3, OR3 (OR=3, 1498 1,49–8, (OR=1, 1,28–2, 1282 1358 1,35–8, OR=5, OR5 (OR=5, 1,89–15, 18915 1069 1,06–9, 1105 1,10–5, OR=1 102 1,02–2 OR=2 (OR=2 1,23–3 123 1,60–4 160 OR=3 (OR=3 149 1,49–8 (OR=1 1,28–2 128 135 1,35–8 OR=5 (OR=5 1,89–15 1891 106 1,06–9 110 1,10–5 OR= 1,02– (OR= 1,23– 1,60– 16 14 1,49– 1,28– 1,35– 1,89–1 189 1,06– 1,10– 1,02 (OR 1,23 1,60 1,49 1,28 1,35 1,89– 18 1,06 1,10 1,0 1,2 1,6 1,4 1,3 1,89 1,1 1, 1,8

ABSTRACT Objective Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) disproportionately affect transgender women and travestis (TGW), who often lack access to healthcare due to stigma and discrimination. We describe the approach and methodology of a study investigating the prevalence of syphilis, HIV, hepatitis A, B, and C, Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG), Chlamydia trachomatis (CT), and human papillomavirus (HPV) among TGW, as well as their knowledge and perceptions regarding syphilis, to better inform policies to curb STIs among this vulnerable population. Methods: TransOdara was a multicentric, cross-sectional study conducted among TGW in five capital cities from major Brazilian regions between December 2019 and July 2021. Self-identified transgender women and travestis aged >18 years were recruited using respondent-driven sampling after a qualitative formative phase, completed an interviewer-led questionnaire, were offered a physical examination, and were also asked to provide samples from multiple sites to detect various STIs, starting vaccination and treatment when indicated. Results: A total of 1,317 participants were recruited from the five study locations: Campo Grande (n=181, 13.7%), Manaus (n=340, 25.8%), Porto Alegre (n=192, 14.6%), Salvador (n=201, 15.3%), and São Paulo (n=403, 30.6%). The recruitment period varied at each study location due to logistic constraints imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Conclusion: Despite the enormous challenges posed by the co-occurrence of the COVID-19 pandemic and field work targeting a vulnerable, elusive, and scattered population, the TransOdara project has been effectively implemented. Caveats did not preclude 1,300 TGW from being interviewed and tested, amid a significant epidemic that disrupted health services and research projects in Brazil and worldwide. (STIs , (TGW) discrimination syphilis HIV B C NG, NG (NG) CT, CT (CT) HPV (HPV population Methods multicentric crosssectional cross sectional 201 2021 Selfidentified Self identified 18 >1 respondentdriven respondent driven phase interviewerled interviewer led questionnaire examination indicated Results 1317 1 317 1,31 locations n=181, n181 n 181 (n=181 13.7%, 137 13.7% 13 7 13.7%) n=340, n340 340 (n=340 25.8%, 258 25.8% 25 8 25.8%) n=192, n192 192 (n=192 14.6%, 146 14.6% 14 6 14.6%) n=201, n201 (n=201 15.3%, 153 15.3% 15 3 15.3%) n=403, n403 403 (n=403 30.6%. 306 30.6% . 30 30.6%) COVID19 COVID 19 COVID-1 Conclusion cooccurrence co occurrence elusive implemented 1300 300 1,30 tested worldwide (TGW (NG (CT 20 202 > 131 31 1,3 n=181 n18 (n=18 13.7 n=340 n34 34 (n=34 25.8 2 n=192 n19 (n=19 14.6 n=201 n20 (n=20 15.3 n=403 n40 40 (n=40 30.6 COVID1 COVID- 130 1, n=18 n1 (n=1 13. n=34 n3 (n=3 25. n=19 14. n=20 n2 (n=2 15. n=40 n4 4 (n=4 30. n=1 (n= n=3 n=2 n=4 n= (n

RESUMO Objetivo As infecções sexualmente transmissíveis (IST) afetam desproporcionalmente as mulheres trans e travestis (MTT), que muitas vezes não têm acesso a cuidados de saúde devido ao estigma e à discriminação. Descrevemos a abordagem e a metodologia de um estudo que investigou a prevalência de sífilis, HIV, hepatite A, B e C, Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG), Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) e papilomavírus humano (HPV) entre as MTT, bem como seu conhecimento e percepção sobre a sífilis, para melhor as políticas para redução de IST nessa população vulnerável. Métodos: TransOdara foi um estudo multicêntrico, transversal, realizado em cinco capitais das principais regiões brasileiras entre dezembro de 2019 e julho de 2021. Mulheres autoidentificadas como mulheres trans ou travestis, com idade >18 anos, foram recrutadas usando respondent-driven sampling, após uma fase de pesquisa formativa. Responderam a um questionário conduzido por entrevistadoras. Foi oferecida consulta médica, com exame físico, e solicitou-se que fornecessem amostras de vários locais para detectar as IST citadas. Quando indicado e consentido, foram iniciadas a vacinação e o tratamento. Resultados: Foram recrutadas 1.317 participantes nos cinco locais de estudo: Campo Grande (n=181, 13,7%), Manaus (n=340, 25,8%), Porto Alegre (n=192, 14,6%), Salvador (n= =201, 15,3%) e São Paulo (n=403, 30,6%). O período de recrutamento variou em cada local em razão de restrições logísticas impostas pela pandemia de COVID-19. Conclusão: Apesar dos enormes desafios colocados pela ocorrência simultânea da pandemia da COVID-19 e do trabalho de campo dirigido a uma população vulnerabilizada e dispersa, o projeto TransOdara foi eficazmente implementado. As adversidades não impediram que mais de 1.300 mulheres trans e travestis tenham sido entrevistadas e testadas em meio a uma epidemia de tal magnitude que perturbou os serviços de saúde e os projetos de pesquisa no Brasil e no mundo. (IST MTT , (MTT) discriminação sífilis HIV A C NG, NG (NG) CT (CT HPV (HPV vulnerável Métodos multicêntrico transversal 201 2021 18 >1 anos respondentdriven respondent driven sampling formativa entrevistadoras médica físico solicitouse solicitou se citadas consentido tratamento Resultados 1317 1 317 1.31 n=181, n181 n 181 (n=181 13,7%, 137 13,7% 13 7 13,7%) n=340, n340 340 (n=340 25,8%, 258 25,8% 25 8 25,8%) n=192, n192 192 (n=192 14,6%, 146 14,6% 14 6 14,6%) n= (n =201 15,3% 153 15 3 n=403, n403 403 (n=403 30,6%. 306 30,6% . 30 30,6%) COVID19. COVID19 COVID 19. 19 Conclusão COVID-1 dispersa implementado 1300 300 1.30 mundo (MTT (NG 20 202 > 131 31 1.3 n=181 n18 (n=18 13,7 n=340 n34 34 (n=34 25,8 2 n=192 n19 (n=19 14,6 =20 15,3 n=403 n40 40 (n=40 30,6 COVID1 COVID- 130 1. n=18 n1 (n=1 13, n=34 n3 (n=3 25, n=19 14, =2 15, n=40 n4 4 (n=4 30, n=1 n=3 = n=4

ABSTRACT Objective This study aimed to determine the acceptability and factors associated with uptake of a physical examination for the detection of symptomatic sexually transmitted infections (STIs) by transgender women and travestis in Brazil. Methods: TransOdara was a multi-centric, cross-sectional STI prevalence study conducted among transgender women and travestis in five capital cities (Campo Grande, Manaus, Porto Alegre, Salvador and São Paulo) representing all Brazilian regions, between December 2019 and July 2021. A total of 1,317 self-identified transgender women and travestis aged ≥18 years were recruited using respondent-driven sampling and responded to a standard questionnaire. A medical consultation was offered including a physical examination and collection of samples from multiple sites to detect various STIs. Factors associated with uptake were investigated by reviewing demographic characteristics of participants who gave permission for physical examination (general, genital, and anorectal). Results: Most participants (65.4%, 95% confidence interval — 95%CI 62.7–68.0) gave permission for a general examination (including oropharyngeal), with fewer permitting genital (42.3%, 95%CI 39.6–46.0) or anorectal (42.1%, 95%CI 39.4–44.9) examinations. Overall, 34.4% (95%CI 31.8–37.0) of participants refused all examinations. Participants with STI symptoms were significantly more likely to give permission for full examination than asymptomatic participants (64.3 vs. 37.4%, adjusted odds ratio — AOR=3.6, 95%CI 2.4–5.5). Other factors significantly associated with uptake of a full examination in multivariate analysis included age (AOR=1.5 for ≥25 years), religion (AOR=1.7 for Afro-Brazilian, AOR=1.9 for other religions compared to no religion), and education (AOR=2.0 for higher-level). Conclusion: In the context of STI management, this study found limited acceptance of anogenital examinations among transgender women and travestis, with higher acceptance among those with STI symptoms. STIs (STIs Brazil Methods multicentric, multicentric multi centric, centric multi-centric crosssectional cross sectional Campo Grande Manaus Alegre Paulo regions 201 2021 1317 1 317 1,31 selfidentified self identified 18 ≥1 respondentdriven respondent driven questionnaire general, (general anorectal. . anorectal) Results 65.4%, 654 65 4 (65.4% 95 95CI CI 62.7–68.0 627680 62 7 68 0 oropharyngeal, oropharyngeal , oropharyngeal) 42.3%, 423 42 3 (42.3% 39.6–46.0 396460 39 6 46 42.1%, 421 (42.1% 39.4–44.9 394449 44 9 Overall 344 34 34.4 31.8–37.0 318370 31 8 37 64.3 643 64 (64. vs 374 37.4% AOR36 AOR AOR=3.6 2.4–5.5. 2455 2.4–5.5 2 5 2.4–5.5) AOR=1.5 AOR15 (AOR=1. 25 ≥2 years, years) AOR=1.7 AOR17 AfroBrazilian, AfroBrazilian Afro Brazilian, Afro-Brazilian AOR19 AOR=1. religion, religion) AOR=2.0 AOR20 (AOR=2. higherlevel. higherlevel level higher-level) Conclusion management 20 202 131 1,3 ≥ 65.4% (65.4 62.7–68. 62768 42.3% (42.3 39.6–46. 39646 42.1% (42.1 39.4–44. 39444 34. 31.8–37. 31837 64. (64 37.4 AOR3 AOR=3. 245 2.4–5. AOR1 (AOR=1 AOR=1 AOR=2. AOR2 (AOR=2 higher-level 13 1, 65.4 (65. 62.7–68 6276 42.3 (42. 39.6–46 3964 42.1 39.4–44 3944 31.8–37 3183 (6 37. AOR=3 24 2.4–5 (AOR= AOR= AOR=2 65. (65 62.7–6 627 42. (42 39.6–4 396 39.4–4 394 31.8–3 318 ( 2.4– (AOR 62.7– (4 39.6– 39.4– 31.8– 2.4 62.7 39.6 39.4 31.8 2. 62. 39. 31.

RESUMO Objective Determinar a aceitabilidade e os fatores associados à realização do exame físico para detecção de infecções sexualmente transmissíveis (IST) sintomáticas em mulheres trans e travestis no Brasil. Métodos: Foram utilizados dados do “TransOdara”, estudo transversal de prevalência de IST, realizado em cinco capitais brasileiras (Campo Grande, Manaus, Porto Alegre, Salvador e São Paulo) entre dezembro de 2019 e julho de 2021. As 1.317 mulheres trans e travestis, com idade ≥18 anos, recrutadas por meio do método respondent-driven sampling passaram por entrevistas e responderam a um questionário estruturado. Foi ofertada consulta médica, incluindo realização de exame físico e coleta de amostras de vários locais para detectar diversas IST. Para a análise dos fatores associados à aceitabilidade do exame físico (geral, genital e anorretal), considerou-se as características sociodemográficas das participantes que permitiram a sua realização. Resultados: A maioria (65,4%; intervalo de confiança – IC95% 62,7–68,0) concedeu permissão para o exame geral (incluindo orofaríngeo), com permissão concedida em menor proporção para os exames genitais (42,3%; IC95% 39,6–46,0) ou anorretais (42,1%; IC95% 39,4–44,9). No geral, 34,4% (IC95% 31,8–37,0) delas recusaram todos os exames. As participantes com sintomas de IST foram significativamente mais propensas a conceder permissão para o exame completo do que as participantes assintomáticas (64,3 vs 37,4%, odds ratio ajustado – AOR=3,6, IC95% 2,4–5,5). Os fatores significativamente associados à aceitabilidade do exame completo na análise multivariada incluíram idade (AOR=1,5 para ≥25 anos), religião (AOR=2,0 para afro-brasileiras, AOR=1,9 para outras religiões em comparação com nenhuma religião) e nível de escolaridade (AOR=2,0 para nível superior). Conclusão: No contexto do manejo de IST, nós observamos aceitação limitada de exames anogenitais entre mulheres trans e travestis, com maior aceitação entre aquelas com sintomas de IST. (IST Brasil Métodos TransOdara, TransOdara , “TransOdara” Campo Grande Manaus Alegre Paulo 201 2021 1317 1 317 1.31 18 ≥1 anos respondentdriven respondent driven estruturado médica (geral anorretal, anorretal anorretal) considerouse considerou se Resultados 65,4% 654 65 4 (65,4% IC95 IC 62,7–68,0 627680 62 7 68 0 orofaríngeo, orofaríngeo orofaríngeo) 42,3% 423 42 3 (42,3% 39,6–46,0 396460 39 6 46 42,1% 421 (42,1% 39,4–44,9. 394449 39,4–44,9 . 44 9 39,4–44,9) 344 34 34,4 (IC95 31,8–37,0 318370 31 8 37 64,3 643 64 (64, 374 37,4% AOR36 AOR AOR=3,6 2,4–5,5. 2455 2,4–5,5 2 5 2,4–5,5) AOR=1,5 AOR15 (AOR=1, 25 ≥2 anos) AOR=2,0 AOR20 (AOR=2, afrobrasileiras, afrobrasileiras afro brasileiras, afro-brasileiras AOR19 AOR=1, superior. superior superior) Conclusão “TransOdara 20 202 131 1.3 ≥ 65,4 (65,4 IC9 62,7–68, 62768 42,3 (42,3 39,6–46, 39646 42,1 (42,1 39444 39,4–44, 34, (IC9 31,8–37, 31837 64, (64 37,4 AOR3 AOR=3, 245 2,4–5, AOR1 (AOR=1 AOR=2, AOR2 (AOR=2 AOR=1 13 1. 65, (65, 62,7–68 6276 42, (42, 39,6–46 3964 3944 39,4–44 (IC 31,8–37 3183 (6 37, AOR=3 24 2,4–5 (AOR= AOR=2 AOR= (65 62,7–6 627 (42 39,6–4 396 394 39,4–4 31,8–3 318 ( 2,4– (AOR 62,7– (4 39,6– 39,4– 31,8– 2,4 62,7 39,6 39,4 31,8 2, 62, 39, 31,

ABSTRACT Objective: To estimate the prevalence and factors associated with hepatitis A, B, and C in transgender women and travestis's networks, in 5 regions of Brazil. Methods: This cross-sectional study includedtransgender women and travestis in five Brazilian capitals (Campo Grande, Manaus, Porto Alegre, Salvador, and São Paulo), between December/2019 and July/2021. All samples were subjected to detection of serological markers of hepatitis virus A (HAV), B (HBV), and C (HCV) infections through rapid tests and chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassays. Positive samples in the screening tests were submitted to detect HBV DNA and HCV-RNA by real-time PCR and genotyped by Sanger sequencing. Results: Analysis of 1,317 samples showed network prevalence rates of 69.1%, 25.1%, and 1.5% for HAV, HBV, and HCV exposure, respectively. A high susceptibility rate to HBV infection (35.7%) and low prevalence of vaccine response markers (40%) were also observed. Age greater than 26 years, self-declared black/brown skin color, having only primary education, history of incarceration, and use of a condom in the last sexual intercourse with a casual partner were associated with total anti-HAV. Exposure to HBV was associated with age greater than 26 years, self-declared black/brown, history of being a sex worker, and incarceration. Age > 37 years, history of sexual abuse, and frequent alcohol consumption were associated with hepatitis C infection. Conclusion: The highest prevalence of HAV in this population was found in the North and Northeast regions, and the prevalence found was higher than that in the general population, suggesting greater vulnerability. The prevalence of HCV infection in our study was similar to that observed in the general population. Objective travestiss s networks Brazil Methods crosssectional cross sectional Campo Grande Manaus Alegre Salvador Paulo, Paulo , Paulo) December2019 December 2019 December/201 July2021 July 2021 July/2021 (HAV) (HBV) (HCV immunoassays HCVRNA RNA realtime real time sequencing Results 1317 1 317 1,31 691 69 69.1% 251 25 25.1% 15 1.5 exposure respectively 35.7% 357 35 7 (35.7% 40% 40 (40% 2 years selfdeclared self declared blackbrown black brown color education incarceration antiHAV. antiHAV anti HAV. anti-HAV worker 3 abuse Conclusion vulnerability December201 201 December/20 July202 202 July/202 (HAV (HBV 131 31 1,3 6 69.1 25.1 1. 35.7 (35.7 4 (40 December20 20 December/2 July20 July/20 13 1, 69. 25. 35. (35. (4 December2 December/ July2 July/2 (35 ( July/ (3

RESUMO Objetivo: Estimar as prevalências e fatores associados com as hepatites A, B e C em mulheres trans e travestis em cinco regiões do Brasil. Métodos: Estudo transversal com mulheres trans e travestis em cinco capitais brasileiras (Campo Grande, Manaus, Porto Alegre, Salvador e São Paulo), entre dezembro/2019 e julho/2021. As amostras foram submetidas à detecção de marcadores das infecções pelos vírus das hepatites A (HAV), B (HBV) e C (HCV), utilizando-se testes rápidos e quimioluminescência. Amostras positivas foram submetidas à detecção de HBV-DNA e HCV-RNA por PCR em tempo real e genotipadas por sequenciamento de Sanger. Resultados: As análises de 1.317 amostras indicaram taxas de prevalências nas mulheres trans e travestis recrutadas de 69,1%, 24,4% e 1,5% para exposição ao HAV, HBV e HCV, respectivamente. Elevada taxa de suscetibilidade ao HBV (35,7%) e baixa prevalência do marcador vacinal (40,0%) foram observadas. Mostraram-se associadas à presença de anti-HAV: idade maior que 26 anos, autodeclarar-se preta-parda, ter apenas educação básica, história de encarceramento e uso de preservativo na última relação sexual com parceiro casual. Quanto à exposição ao HBV, foi associada a idade maior que 26 anos, cor da pele preto-parda, ter sido profissional do sexo e história de encarceramento. Idade maior de 37 anos, história de abuso sexual e consumo frequente de álcool foram associadas ao HCV. Conclusão: As maiores prevalências de HAV nessa população encontram-se nas regiões Norte e Nordeste. Com relação ao HBV, a prevalência encontrada foi superior à encontrada na população geral, sugerindo maior vulnerabilidade. A prevalência do HCV foi semelhante à encontrada na população geral. Objetivo Brasil Métodos Campo Grande Manaus Alegre Paulo, Paulo , Paulo) dezembro2019 dezembro 2019 dezembro/201 julho2021 julho 2021 julho/2021 (HAV) (HBV (HCV) utilizandose utilizando se quimioluminescência HBVDNA DNA HCVRNA RNA Sanger Resultados 1317 1 317 1.31 691 69 69,1% 244 24 4 24,4 15 5 1,5 respectivamente 35,7% 357 35 7 (35,7% 40,0% 400 40 0 (40,0% observadas Mostraramse Mostraram antiHAV anti anti-HAV 2 anos autodeclararse autodeclarar pretaparda, pretaparda preta parda, parda preta-parda básica casual pretoparda, pretoparda preto preto-parda 3 Conclusão encontramse encontram Nordeste geral vulnerabilidade dezembro201 201 dezembro/20 julho202 202 julho/202 (HAV (HCV 131 31 1.3 6 69,1 24, 1, 35,7 (35,7 40,0 (40,0 dezembro20 20 dezembro/2 julho20 julho/20 13 1. 69, 35, (35, 40, (40, dezembro2 dezembro/ julho2 julho/2 (35 (40 julho/ (3 (4 (

ABSTRACT This study conducted among transgender women in São Paulo, Brazil assessed the acceptability and suitability of screening sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae, by sampling multiple anatomical sites (i.e. urethral, anorectal, oropharyngeal, and neovaginal), and utilizing self- or provider-collection methods. First, a convenience sample of 23 cohort participants were recruited during a scheduled study visit between October and November 2018. Data collection was through a short investigator-led quantitative survey in Portuguese, and included presentation of investigator-designed, gender-neutral instructional diagrams to guide self-sampling. Three supplemental focus group discussions (FGDs) with a total of 30 participants guided by semi-structured script were conducted in Portuguese between September and October 2019. All participants reported being assigned male sex at birth and self-identified with a feminine gender identity at time of study. All survey respondents (100%; n = 23) indicated willingness to provide samples for STI screening during a future study visit. Preference was for self-collection of urine samples (83%; n = 19), urethral swabs (82%; n = 18), and anorectal swabs (77%; n = 17). A lower preference for self-collection of oropharyngeal swabs (48%; n = 11) was observed. Most respondents (78%; n = 18) indicated that they would not prefer specimens to be collected by a health professional, mainly due to ‘more privacy’ (72%; n = 13). All respondents indicated that they would feel comfortable to provide a self-collected sample based on instructional diagrams shown. In FGDs, although the collection by a health professional was described as a technically safer option for some participants, there was a preference for self-collection to avoid discomfort and embarrassment in exposing the body. Overall, this sub-study suggested acceptability among transgender women of introducing self-sampling for etiological diagnosis of STIs from potential infection sites. Uptake and usability will be explored further in a cross-sectional STI prevalence study of transgender women in Brazil.