Acceptability and barriers to rapid <scp>HIV</scp> /syphilis testing among pregnant Wayuu women in Colombia: A cross‐sectional pragmatic study

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Mónica Rincón · Oregon Health & Science University

Amith Arelis Aldana Lyons · University of La Guajira

Mariluz Ortiz Uribe · University of La Guajira

Yamasain Romero · University of La Guajira

Dauris Mejia · Universidad de Los Andes

Daniela Rodriguez Sanchez · Universidad de Los Andes

Mauricio Alberto Cortes Cely

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Rapid HIV/syphilis testing was acceptable. Cultural, informational, and psychosocial barriers limit timely diagnosis. Intercultural strategies, health education, psychosocial support in prenatal care are essential.

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HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health

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Published in: International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics

DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.70956

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Acceptability and barriers to rapid <scp>HIV</scp> /syphilis testing among pregnant Wayuu women in Colombia: A cross‐sectional pragmatic study

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