Cynthia Semá Baltazar
Biographic Data
| ID | 5222844 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Cynthia Semá Baltazar |
| GIVEN NAMES | Cynthia Semá |
| FAMILY NAME | Baltazar |
| SIGNATURE | BALTAZAR C S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Instituto Nacional de Saúde |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8901-2240 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 16 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 16 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2014 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Factors associated with HIV infection among adolescents and young people in Mozambique
The factors associated with HIV in females are biological and sociocultural. Strategies tailored to girls and young women with the aim of reducing gender inequalities, combating harmful traditional practices and increasing educational opportunities are needed
Patterns of self-reported alcohol and drug use among children and youth
The findings highlight the significant prevalence of alcohol and drug use among adolescents and young adults in Mozambique, with notable socio-demographic and behavioral disparities. Factors such as age, gender, marital status, educational attainment, and employment status influence substance use patterns. Additionally, traumatic experiences, including childhood sexual violence and forced or pressured first sexual intercourse, play a complex role…
Temporal trends in HIV prevention service access and use among female sex workers (FSW) in Mozambique
There has been substantial progress in access to and use of HIV prevention services among FSWs in Mozambique over the past decade. Nonetheless, the rising HIV prevalence and persistent disparities related to age, education, economic vulnerability, and exposure to violence signal the need for more comprehensive, context-specific, and equity-focused strategies. Reinforcing peer-led outreach, integrating gender-based violence response, and addressin…
Facilitators and barriers to the implementation of the biobehavioral survey among incarcerated individuals and correctional personnel in Mozambique, 2021- a descriptive study
Mozambique implemented in 2021 a formative assessment in 22 prisons to identify the operational and logistical needs for the second round of the Biobehavioral Survey (BBS). Barriers and facilitators that could be anticipated in conducting BBS in prisons, in preparation for implementation, was evaluated using semi-structured questionnaires administered to key informants (directors and other kind of managers staff). The data were cleaned and analyz…
Patterns of inconsistent condom use and risky sexual behaviors among female sex workers in Mozambique
The study highlights the complex set of factors as age, education, geographic location, years of sex work services, early sexual debut, and illicit drug use that influence sexual risks behavior among FSWs in Mozambique. Tailored interventions addressing not only sexual health education and services, but also economic empowerment and illicit drug use is imperative for mitigating these risks
Prevalence and correlates of hazardous alcohol drinking and drug use among female sex workers and men who have sex with men in Mozambique
There is an immediate need for the introduction and integration of comprehensive substance use harm mitigation and mental health interventions into HIV prevention programs, particularly those targeting key populations in Mozambique
Trends in HIV prevalence and risk factors among men who have sex with men in Mozambique
This study underscores the continuing need for HIV prevention and education efforts. The rise in prevalence among specific population segments and the sustained presence of risk factors emphasize the requirement for holistic strategies tailored to the unique requirements of each subgroup. Understanding trends and risk factors is crucial to guiding public health policies and designing efficacious prevention programs that aim to curtail HIV transmi…
Recognizing the hidden
High quality, representative data from HIV surveillance systems that have country ownership and commitment are critical for guiding national HIV responses, especially among key and priority populations given their disproportionate role in the transmission of the virus. Between 2011 to 2013, the Mozambique Ministry of Health has conducted five Biobehavioral Surveillance Surveys among key populations (female sex workers, men who has sex with men an…
Low engagement in HIV services and progress through the treatment cascade among key populations living with HIV in Mozambique
Among the three high risk populations in Mozambique, losses occurred throughout critical areas of service uptake with the most alarming breakpoint occurring at knowledge of HIV status. Special attention should be given to increasing HIV testing and linkage to ART treatment. Future surveys will provide the opportunity to monitor improvements across the cascade in line with global targets and should include viral load testing to guarantee a more co…
Prevalence of HIV, viral hepatitis B/C and tuberculosis and treatment outcomes among people who use drugs
Who Are the Men Who Pay for Sex in Mozambique? Results from the National HIV/Aids Indicator Survey 2015
Prevalence and risk factors associated with HIV/hepatitis B and HIV/hepatitis C co-infections among people who inject drugs in Mozambique
There is a high burden of HBV and HCV among HIV-infected PWID in Mozambique. Our results highlight the need for targeted harm reduction interventions that include needle exchange programs and integrated services for the diagnosis and treatment of HIV, HBV and HCV to address these epidemics among PWID. Efforts should be made to strengthen ART coverage in the population as an important treatment strategy for both viruses
Access to and use of health and social services among people who inject drugs in two urban areas of Mozambique, 2014
Mozambique urgently needs to establish specialized harm reduction programs for PWID and improve awareness of available resources. Services should be located in hot spot areas to address issues related to distance, transportation and the planning required for safe injection. Specific attention should go to the creation of PWID-focused health and social services outside of state-sponsored psychiatric treatment centers
Factors influencing risky sexual behaviour among Mozambican miners
In Mozambique, behavioural theory emphasising personal behavioural changes is the main strategy to combat HIV among miners. Our findings suggest there is a need to change thinking processes about how to influence safer sexual behaviour. This is viewed to be the result of a person's individual decision, due to of the complexity of social and contextual factors that may also influence sexual behaviours. This only stresses the need for HIV preventio…
High Burden of HIV Infection and Risk Behaviors Among Female Sex Workers in Three Main Urban Areas of Mozambique
HIV Prevalence and Risk Behaviors Among Mozambicans Working in South African Mines
Mineworkers are considered a population at risk for HIV due to risk behaviors associated with migratory work patterns. This was the first study in Mozambique to determine the prevalence of HIV and associated demographic and risk behaviors, and assess use and access to prevention and healthcare services among Mozambicans working in South African mines. Men who had worked in a South African mine in the past 12 months were recruited between February…
HIV Prevalence and Risk Behaviors Among Mozambicans Working in South African Mines
Mineworkers are considered a population at risk for HIV due to risk behaviors associated with migratory work patterns. This was the first study in Mozambique to determine the prevalence of HIV and associated demographic and risk behaviors, and assess use and access to prevention and healthcare services among Mozambicans working in South African mines. Men who had worked in a South African mine in the past 12 months were recruited between February…
High Burden of HIV Infection and Risk Behaviors Among Female Sex Workers in Three Main Urban Areas of Mozambique
Factors influencing risky sexual behaviour among Mozambican miners
In Mozambique, behavioural theory emphasising personal behavioural changes is the main strategy to combat HIV among miners. Our findings suggest there is a need to change thinking processes about how to influence safer sexual behaviour. This is viewed to be the result of a person's individual decision, due to of the complexity of social and contextual factors that may also influence sexual behaviours. This only stresses the need for HIV preventio…
Prevalence and risk factors associated with HIV/hepatitis B and HIV/hepatitis C co-infections among people who inject drugs in Mozambique
There is a high burden of HBV and HCV among HIV-infected PWID in Mozambique. Our results highlight the need for targeted harm reduction interventions that include needle exchange programs and integrated services for the diagnosis and treatment of HIV, HBV and HCV to address these epidemics among PWID. Efforts should be made to strengthen ART coverage in the population as an important treatment strategy for both viruses
Access to and use of health and social services among people who inject drugs in two urban areas of Mozambique, 2014
Mozambique urgently needs to establish specialized harm reduction programs for PWID and improve awareness of available resources. Services should be located in hot spot areas to address issues related to distance, transportation and the planning required for safe injection. Specific attention should go to the creation of PWID-focused health and social services outside of state-sponsored psychiatric treatment centers
Recognizing the hidden
High quality, representative data from HIV surveillance systems that have country ownership and commitment are critical for guiding national HIV responses, especially among key and priority populations given their disproportionate role in the transmission of the virus. Between 2011 to 2013, the Mozambique Ministry of Health has conducted five Biobehavioral Surveillance Surveys among key populations (female sex workers, men who has sex with men an…
Low engagement in HIV services and progress through the treatment cascade among key populations living with HIV in Mozambique
Among the three high risk populations in Mozambique, losses occurred throughout critical areas of service uptake with the most alarming breakpoint occurring at knowledge of HIV status. Special attention should be given to increasing HIV testing and linkage to ART treatment. Future surveys will provide the opportunity to monitor improvements across the cascade in line with global targets and should include viral load testing to guarantee a more co…
Prevalence of HIV, viral hepatitis B/C and tuberculosis and treatment outcomes among people who use drugs
Who Are the Men Who Pay for Sex in Mozambique? Results from the National HIV/Aids Indicator Survey 2015
Facilitators and barriers to the implementation of the biobehavioral survey among incarcerated individuals and correctional personnel in Mozambique, 2021- a descriptive study
Mozambique implemented in 2021 a formative assessment in 22 prisons to identify the operational and logistical needs for the second round of the Biobehavioral Survey (BBS). Barriers and facilitators that could be anticipated in conducting BBS in prisons, in preparation for implementation, was evaluated using semi-structured questionnaires administered to key informants (directors and other kind of managers staff). The data were cleaned and analyz…
Patterns of inconsistent condom use and risky sexual behaviors among female sex workers in Mozambique
The study highlights the complex set of factors as age, education, geographic location, years of sex work services, early sexual debut, and illicit drug use that influence sexual risks behavior among FSWs in Mozambique. Tailored interventions addressing not only sexual health education and services, but also economic empowerment and illicit drug use is imperative for mitigating these risks
Prevalence and correlates of hazardous alcohol drinking and drug use among female sex workers and men who have sex with men in Mozambique
There is an immediate need for the introduction and integration of comprehensive substance use harm mitigation and mental health interventions into HIV prevention programs, particularly those targeting key populations in Mozambique
Trends in HIV prevalence and risk factors among men who have sex with men in Mozambique
This study underscores the continuing need for HIV prevention and education efforts. The rise in prevalence among specific population segments and the sustained presence of risk factors emphasize the requirement for holistic strategies tailored to the unique requirements of each subgroup. Understanding trends and risk factors is crucial to guiding public health policies and designing efficacious prevention programs that aim to curtail HIV transmi…
Factors associated with HIV infection among adolescents and young people in Mozambique
The factors associated with HIV in females are biological and sociocultural. Strategies tailored to girls and young women with the aim of reducing gender inequalities, combating harmful traditional practices and increasing educational opportunities are needed
Patterns of self-reported alcohol and drug use among children and youth
The findings highlight the significant prevalence of alcohol and drug use among adolescents and young adults in Mozambique, with notable socio-demographic and behavioral disparities. Factors such as age, gender, marital status, educational attainment, and employment status influence substance use patterns. Additionally, traumatic experiences, including childhood sexual violence and forced or pressured first sexual intercourse, play a complex role…
Temporal trends in HIV prevention service access and use among female sex workers (FSW) in Mozambique
There has been substantial progress in access to and use of HIV prevention services among FSWs in Mozambique over the past decade. Nonetheless, the rising HIV prevalence and persistent disparities related to age, education, economic vulnerability, and exposure to violence signal the need for more comprehensive, context-specific, and equity-focused strategies. Reinforcing peer-led outreach, integrating gender-based violence response, and addressin…
Medicine (16 works) · Public health (15 works) · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions (14 works) · Environmental health (13 works) · HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk (11 works) · Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV (11 works) · Biostatistics (10 works) · Demography (10 works) · Demography (9 works) · Family medicine (9 works)