Syphilis Infections Among Women of Reproductive Age in the Southern U.S.: An Analysis from the Study of Treatment And Reproductive outcomes (STAR)

Key Points

• The aim is to analyze syphilis infections among women of reproductive age in the Southern U.S. and identify associated factors.
• Analyzed data from 773 women living with and without HIV in the STAR study.
• Examined prevalence of syphilis and associated factors including education and employment.
• Collected information on participants' health and social backgrounds.
• 2.9% of women had prior or current syphilis, including one pregnant woman.
• Factors influencing syphilis status included lower education levels and unemployment.
• History of incarceration and transactional sex also correlated with syphilis infections.