Original Research Article
Year: 2021 | Month: January-March | Volume: 6 | Issue: 1 | Pages: 233-238
Effect of Status of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Previous History of Syphilis and Use of Narcotics, Psychotropics and Addictive Substances (NAPZA) to the Incidence of Syphilis
Vicky Arfeni Warongan1, Fazidah Aguslina Siregar2, Etti Sudaryati3
1,2,3Universitas Sumatera Utara, Indonesia.
Corresponding Author: Vicky Arfeni Warongan
ABSTRACT
Until now, syphilis is still a public health problem. Homosexual behavior, changing partners and moving places increase the risk of transmitting syphilis. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of status of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), previous history of syphilis and use of narcotics, psychotropic and addictive substances (NAPZA) to the incidence of syphilis in high-risk men in the working area of the community health center (Puskesmas) in Medan City. The design of this study was a case control study with a total sample size of 100 consisting of 50 cases and 50 controls. The sampling technique uses the determination of the minimum sample size. Data processing was carried out by means of multiple logistic regression analysis. Based on multiple logistic regression tests, the variables that the incidence of syphilis are status of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (OR=4.14; 95% CI=1.30-13.22), previous history of syphilis (OR=19.13; 95% CI=5.28-69.29) and use of narcotics, psychotropic and addictive substances (NAPZA) (OR=11.45; 95% CI=2.35-55.71). It is hoped that the Medan City Health Office can provide input for the development of health intervention programs including suggestions for evaluating the intervention program that is currently running. For the Teladan Community Health Center, the Helvetia Community Health Center and the Padang Bulan Community Health Center to further improve communication, information and education (KIE) education, treatment and prevention of syphilis infection, especially for the male population who are at high risk who suffer from syphilis.
Keywords: Status of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Previous History of Syphilis, Use of Narcotics, Psychotropics and Addictive Substances (NAPZA), Incidence of Syphilis.