Syphilis and Associated Risk Factors among Homeless in Khartoum State

摘要

The present study aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors associated with syphilis among homeless people in Khartoum state, Sudan.Ninety mature homeless were participates in this study, the blood samples were tested for IgG anti-treponemapallidum using RPR and ELISA techniques. The risk factors such as sexual behavior, unprotected sexual activity, pregnancy, period on streets, tattooing and level of education were collected via direct interview. 64(71.1%) of study population were male, 26(28.9%) were female, 11(42.3%) of the female had previous pregnancy, 45 (50 %) from west Sudan. 74 (82.2%) of study populationspent their day on street, 55(61.1%) had a history of drug abuse. Treponemapallidum was detected in 50 (55.6%) and 38(42.2%) of study population using RPR and ELISA techniques respectively. The results indicated significant relations (P value < 0.05) between syphilis infection and multiple sexual partner and pregnancy.