Highlights The FRAIL scale is a validated instrument for the diagnosis of frailty syndrome. LGBT+ people are subject to different stressors throughout their lives, which can affect their health. Being an LGBT+ man aged ≥60 and an LGBT woman aged ≥50 was independently associated with frailty. ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate differences in the prevalence of frailty between LGBT+ and non- LGBT+ older adults. Methods: A cross-sectional study involving Brazilians aged 50 and over was performed. The participants were invited to […]

ABSTRACT Objective: Although the development of prevention and treatment strategies for sexually transmitted infections in key groups has improved over the years, they still remain a challenge for health systems worldwide. In this context, the objective of this study is to assess the seroprevalence in the tested population, with an emphasis on key populations, aiming at identifying the participants’ profile and consequently the development of testing strategies. Methods: The present study analyzed the seroprevalence of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B […]