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April 10, 2026Open Access

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

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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.

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Abstract Syphilis is resurging among reproductive-age women in the US. Among 773 women living with and without HIV enrolled in Study of Treatment and Reproductive Outcomes (STAR), 2.9% had prior/current syphilis, including one pregnant participant. Factors associated with prior/current syphilis included lower education, unemployment, incarceration history, and history of transactional sex.

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

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