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Objetivo: Establecer la relación entre los determinantes sociales de la salud y prevención de infecciones de transmisión sexual en estudiantes de una Institución Educativa del Perú. Material y métodos: Estudio descriptivo, con enfoque cuantitativo, nivel correlacional y diseño no experimental, donde se contó con una muestra de 144 estudiantes, evaluados mediante un instrumento como el cuestionario estructurado, validado y con un nivel alto de confiabilidad. Resultados: Evidenciaron que la prevención de ITS mostró una relación significativa con las dimensiones biológico, estilo de vida y el sistema sanitario, donde el p valor alcanzado fue de 0,000, así como una correlación positiva media, donde los coeficientes obtenidos fueron 0,500, 0.485 y 0,434 respectivamente. Conclusiones: Predominó una relación significativa, así como una correlación positiva considerable entre las variables evaluadas, por lo mismo que se contó con un p valor de 0.000 y un coeficiente de 0,642 correspondientemente
Objective: To establish the relationship between the social determinants of health and the prevention of sexually transmitted infections in students of an educational institution in Peru. Material and method:descriptive study, with a quantitative approach, correlational level and non-experimental design, where there was a sample of 144 students, evaluated using an instrument such as the structured questionnaire, validated and with a high level of reliability. Results:Showed that STI prevention showed a significant relationship with the biological, lifestyle and health system dimensions, where the p value achieved was 0.000, as well as a mean positive correlation, where the coefficients obtained were 0.500, 0.485 and 0.434 respectively. Conclusions: A significant relationship predominated, as well as a considerable positive correlation between the variables evaluated, for the same reason that there was a p value of 0.000 and a coefficient of 0.642 respectively
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An estimated 7.7 million Venezuelans have fled a severe humanitarian crisis in their country, most (70%) to other middle-income host countries in the same Andean region. Migration-related exposures during periconception and other critical gestational periods can adversely impact maternal-perinatal outcomes. Emerging evidence suggests that Venezuelan refugee and migrant women (VRMW) who migrate to Andean host countries are at-risk for delivering preterm and low birthweight infants and for Cesarean-sections. However, relatively few studies have examined obstetrical complications that could contribute to these or other short- and longer-term health outcomes of VRMW and/or their offspring. Our exploratory study analyzed four recent years of national hospital discharge data (2018-2021) from Ecuador to compare the primary discharge diagnoses of VRMW (n = 29,005) and Ecuadorian nationals (n = 1,136,796) for ICD-10 O code obstetrical complications related to or aggravated by pregnancy, childbirth, or the puerperium. Our findings indicated that VRMW were hospitalized for 0.5 days longer than Ecuadorian reference group women and they had higher adjusted odds (aOR) for a primary discharge diagnosis for obstetrical complications including preeclampsia (aOR:1.62, 95% CI:1.55,1.69), preterm labor (aOR:1.20, 95% CI:1.11,1.31), premature rupture of membranes (aOR: 1.72, 95% CI:1.63,1.83), oligohydraminos (aOR:1.24, 95% CI:1.12,1.36), obstructed labor (aOR: 1.39, 95% CI:1.31,1.47), perineal lacerations/other obstetric trauma (aOR:1.76, 95% CI:1.63, 1.91), STIs (aOR:2.59, 95% CI:1.29,2.92), anemia (aOR:1.33, 95% CI:1.24,1.42), and ectopic pregnancy (aOR:1.16 95% CI:1.04,1.28). They had similar aOR for diagnosed gestational diabetes and spontaneous abortion (SAB) compared to the reference group but a reduced aOR for genitourinary infections (aOR:0.79, 95% CI:0.74,0.84) and early pregnancy hemorrhage not ending in SAB (aOR:0.43, 95% CI:0.36,0.51). Our findings underscore the vulnerability of VRMW for a number of potentially serious obstetrical complications with the potential to adversely impact the short- and longer-term health of mothers and their offspring. Future studies should collect more detailed information on the migration status, experiences, and exposures of MRMW that influence their risk for obstetrical complications. These are needed to expand our findings to better understand why they have excess risk for these and to inform social and public health policies, programs and targeted interventions aimed at reducing the risk of this vulnerable refugee and migrant group.
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Complicações na Gravidez , Refugiados , Migrantes , Humanos , Feminino , Gravidez , Equador/epidemiologia , Adulto , Refugiados/estatística & dados numéricos , Migrantes/estatística & dados numéricos , Venezuela/epidemiologia , Venezuela/etnologia , Complicações na Gravidez/etnologia , Complicações na Gravidez/epidemiologia , Adulto Jovem , Alta do Paciente/estatística & dados numéricos , Adolescente , Recém-NascidoRESUMO
Background: Despite high rates of HIV transmission among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Lima, Peru, limited data exist on the sexual network characteristics or risk factors for secondary HIV transmission among MSM with uncontrolled HIV infection. We report the frequency of serodiscordant, condomless anal intercourse (CAI) and associated sexual network characteristics among MSM in Lima with detectable HIV viremia and compare to those with undetectable viremia. Methods: This cross-sectional analysis includes MSM who tested positive for HIV-1 during screening for a trial of partner management and STI control (June 2022-January 2023). Participants were tested for HIV, gonorrhoea, chlamydia, and syphilis, and completed questionnaires on their demographic characteristics, sexual identity and behaviour, sexual network structures and engagement in HIV care. Findings: Of 665 MSM, 153 (23%) had detectable (>200 copies/mL) viremia. 75% (499/662) of men living with HIV were previously diagnosed, with 94% (n = 469/499) reporting that they were on ART, and 93% (n = 436/469) virally suppressed. 96% (n = 147/153) of men with detectable viremia reported serodiscordant CAI with at least one of their last three sexual partners, and 74% (n = 106/144) reported the same with all three of their recent partners. In contrast, 62% (n = 302/489) of men with undetectable viral load reported serodiscordant CAI with all of their last three partners (p < 0.01). Interpretation: 23% of men living with HIV in Peru had detectable viremia, of whom almost all (96%) reported recent serodiscordant CAI. The primary gap in the HIV care cascade lies in awareness of HIV serostatus, suggesting that improved access to HIV testing could be a key prevention strategy in Peru. Funding: Funding for this study was provided by NIH/NIMH grants R01 MH118973 (PI: Clark) and R25 MH087222 (PI: Clark).
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O referido trabalho visa apresentar a importância do cirurgião dentista, especialista em odontopediatria, em ambiente hospitalar, esclarecendo sinais e manifestações orais que devam despertar a atenção de um possível abuso sexual infantil, a fim de que seja feita uma notificação plausível e baseada em evidências. Esta revisão de literatura tem bibliografia baseada em artigos da Constituição Federal e artigos científicos buscados na plataforma Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO). A busca foi feita por meio de palavras-chave em um intervalo de 2002 a 2022, não se resumindo a um período máximo de 10 anos devido à dificuldade em encontrar referências atuais. Cerca de 29 artigos foram encontrados e após a leitura do título e resumo de cada um, 14 foram excluídos em razão de seu conteúdo não estar relacionado ao tema proposto. 15 foram lidos na íntegra. 3 manuais disponibilizados para profissionais da saúde e artigos do Estatuto da Criança e do Adolescente, bem como 1 lei municipal do Rio de Janeiro foram utilizados. Como resultado geral, foram encontradas manifestações orais e Infecções Sexuais Transmissíveis (ISTs) mais recorrentes, sinais apresentados por pacientes vítimas de abuso sexual, quais condutas obrigatórias a seguir e a importância do odontopediatra, em ambiente hospitalar, mais precisamente na Unidade de Terapia Intensiva.
This work aims to present the importance and role of the dental surgeon, specialist in pediatric dentistry, in a hospital environment, clarifying which signs, and oral manifestations should draw attention to a possible child sexual abuse, in order to make a plausible report and evidence-based. A literature review was carried out with bibliography based on articles of the Federal Constitution and scientific articles found in platform Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO). The search was carried out using keywords in a range from 2002 to 2022, not limited to a maximum period of 10 years due to the difficulty in finding current references. About 29 articles were found and after reading the title and abstract of each one, 14 were excluded because their content was not related to the proposed theme. 15 were read in full. 3 manuals made available to health professionals and articles from the Child and Adolescent Statute, as well as 1 municipal law of Rio de Janeiro were used. As a general result, more recurrent oral manifestations and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) were found, signs presented by patients victims of sexual abuse, what mandatory conducts to follow and the importance of the pediatric dentist in a hospital environment, more precisely in the Intensive Care Unit.
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This paper presents the results of formative research conducted from January to June 2020 in the Department of Atlántico, Caribbean region of Colombia, whose findings were used as inputs to design the national strategy for comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) outside school - Tírala Plena - including its curriculum. This is within the framework of the multi-country project coordinated by UNFPA and WHO aimed at generating evidence on the role of facilitators in the delivery of CSE in non-school contexts. The research was carried out in four municipalities in northern Colombia, in rural and marginal urban contexts with conditions of vulnerability for the adolescent population, including a strong presence of migrant populations from Venezuela. A total of 150 male and female adolescents ages 10-17 participated in the formative research. Workshops such as patchwork quilt, body mapping and talking maps were used as methods to gather information. The groups were divided by sex and age (10-13 years old and 14-17 years old). Knowledge, attitudes and social norms regarding adolescent pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, including human immunodeficiency virus, and gender-based violence, were identified in adolescents (schooled and not schooled, but with minimal or no access to CSE). All of the above enabled us to establish a set of recommendations for the strengthening of the CSE strategy Tírala plena.
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Violência de Gênero , Gravidez na Adolescência , Adolescente , Gravidez , Humanos , Feminino , Masculino , Criança , Educação Sexual , Colômbia , Instituições AcadêmicasRESUMO
Adolescent men who have sex with men (AMSM) and transgender women (ATGW) enrolled as part of the PrEP1519 study between April 2019 and February 2021 in Salvador were tested for Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) and Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) infections.We performed real-time polymerase chain reaction using oropharyngeal, anal, and urethral swabs; assessed factors associated with NG and CT infections using multivariable Poisson regression analysis with robust variance; and estimated the prevalence ratios (PRs) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs). In total, 246 participants were included in the analyses (median age: 18.8; IQR: 18.2-19.4 years). The overall oropharyngeal, anal, and urethral prevalence rates of NG were 17.9%, 9.4%, 7.6%, and 1.9%, respectively. For CT, the overall, oropharyngeal, anal, and urethral prevalence rates were 5.9%, 1.2%, 2.4%, and 1.9%, respectively. A low level of education, clinical suspicion of STI (and coinfection with Mycoplasma hominis were associated with NG infection. The prevalence of NG and CT, especially extragenital infections, was high in AMSM and ATGW. These findings highlight the need for testing samples from multiple anatomical sites among adolescents at a higher risk of STI acquisition, implementation of school-based strategies, provision of sexual health education, and reduction in barriers to care.
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Infecções por Chlamydia , Gonorreia , Minorias Sexuais e de Gênero , Pessoas Transgênero , Masculino , Humanos , Adolescente , Feminino , Neisseria gonorrhoeae , Chlamydia trachomatis , Homossexualidade Masculina , Prevalência , Brasil/epidemiologia , Infecções por Chlamydia/epidemiologia , Gonorreia/epidemiologiaRESUMO
Background: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a major health issue, exacerbated by limited financial and infrastructural resources in developing countries. Methods: Prevalence of STIs was assessed in two urban centers of the Dominican Republic (DR) among populations at high risk for STIs: pregnant youth, men who have sex with men (MSM), trans women (TG), batey residents, female sex workers, and people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). We conducted a cross-sectional survey and biological specimen collection to screen for Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhea, Mycoplasma genitalium, Trichomonas vaginalis (trichomoniasis), Treponema pallidum (syphilis), HIV, hepatitis B and C, and human papillomavirus (HPV) among at-risk populations between 2015 and 2018. Ureaplasma urealyticum testing was also conducted even though it is not considered a STI. A non-probability community sample was recruited. Descriptive statistics examined the prevalence of STIs by population. Results: A total of 1991 subjects participated in the study. The median age was 26 years (range: 18-65). Most participants were female (65.3%), heterosexual (76.7%), and were not partnered (55.7%). Most of the participants reported unprotected vaginal sex in the last 6 months (54%); among MSM and TG almost half of the participants reported unprotected anal sex in the last 6 months and 17.6% reported drug use in the last 6 months. Almost half of the participants (49%) tested positive for one or more STIs. The most prevalent STI was Chlamydia trachomatis (12.8%), and human papillomavirus (11.9%). Among transgender women, 65.3% tested positive for an STI, 64.8% of female sex workers tested positive for an STI, and 53.8% of pregnant adolescents tested positive for an STI. Conclusion: There is a high prevalence of STIs among key and under resourced populations in the DR. Our findings highlight the need to conduct further research to optimize prevention and care strategies for structurally vulnerable and under resourced populations in the DR.
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Cervical cancer (CC) is the second leading cause of death from malignancy in women in Ecuador. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the main causative agent of CC. Although several studies have been conducted on HPV detection in Ecuador, there are limited data on indigenous women. This cross-sectional study aimed to analyze the prevalence of HPV and associated factors in women from the indigenous communities of Quilloac, Saraguro and Sevilla Don Bosco. The study included 396 sexually active women belonging to the aforementioned ethnicities. A validated questionnaire was used to collect socio-demographic data, and real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) tests were used to detect HPV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). These communities are located in the southern region of Ecuador and face geographical and cultural barriers to accessing health services. The results showed that 28.35% of women tested positive for both types of HPV, 23.48% for high-risk (HR) HPV, and 10.35% for low-risk (LR) HPV. Statistically significant associations were found between HR HPV and having more than three sexual partners (OR 1.99, CI 1.03-3.85) and Chlamydia trachomatis infection (OR 2.54, CI 1.08-5.99). This study suggests that HPV infection and other sexually transmitted pathogens are common among indigenous women, highlighting the need for control measures and timely diagnosis in this population.
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The most recent monkeypox (Mpox) outbreak is mostly affecting men who have sex with men (MSM) who participate in high-risk sexual behaviors, which is typically the case among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) carriers, according to clinical and epidemiological statistics. The objective of this research is to determine the epidemiological situation of HIV and smallpox co-infection. Until 1 October 2022, a thorough evaluation of the literature was conducted utilizing the databases PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and Web of Science. Studies were evaluated based on the criteria for selection. Fifty-three studies met the selection criteria. A total of 6345 confirmed cases of monkeypox were recorded, and 40.32% (n = 2558) of these cases also had HIV co-infection. In addition, 51.36% (n = 3259) of the men (91.44%; n = 5802), whose ages ranged from 18 to 71 years, exhibited MSM-specific sexual behaviors. Co-infection with these two viruses can be especially dangerous because it can exacerbate the symptoms of both diseases and make them more difficult to treat. People with HIV are more vulnerable to certain infections, including monkeypox, because their immune systems are weakened. Therefore, it is important that they take measures to prevent infection, such as avoiding contact with infected animals, risky behaviors, and maintaining good hygiene.
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The current Monkeypox (MPXV) outbreak has put evidence the worrisome trend of an increased prevalence of other sexually transmitted infections (STDs) particularly in the group of Men who have sex with men (MSM). This phenomenon is illustrated through the case of a 24-year-old male living with HIV that after attending a party where potentially unprotected sex was performed developed a painful popular perianal rash. Laboratory examinations performed confirmed the presence of an acute MPXV infection and primary syphilis, receiving pain relief medication and antibiotics with a rapid control of both illnesses. As in many cases during this outbreak, his HIV status was well controlled and thus a further understanding of the sexual practices in the MSM should help design more adequate interventions to prevent the spread of this and other more conventional STIs.
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Coinfecção , Infecções por HIV , Mpox , Minorias Sexuais e de Gênero , Infecções Sexualmente Transmissíveis , Sífilis , Masculino , Humanos , Adulto Jovem , Adulto , Sífilis/complicações , Sífilis/diagnóstico , Sífilis/tratamento farmacológico , Homossexualidade Masculina , Infecções por HIV/complicações , Infecções por HIV/tratamento farmacológico , Infecções por HIV/epidemiologia , Coinfecção/epidemiologia , Equador , Infecções Sexualmente Transmissíveis/epidemiologia , PrevalênciaRESUMO
Introducción. Las infecciones de transmisión sexual (ITS) son y seguirán siendo un serio problema de salud pública en todo el mundo según los datos de la OMS, con el agravante que la mayoría de los casos son asintomáticos y, además, no existe otro reservorio distinto al humano. El diagnóstico se puede realizar con pruebas tradicionales y moleculares, estas últimas incluyen la reacción en cadena de la polimerasa (PCR), de las cuales existen varios tipos, entre ellas, la PCR múltiple que tiene la capacidad de detectar ITS polimicrobianas a partir de una sola muestra. El objetivo de este estudio fue establecer cuáles fueron las infecciones de transmisión sexual más frecuentes en diferentes grupos de pacientes, así como determinar la utilidad del uso de la técnica de PCR múltiple en el diagnóstico de las ITS. Metodología. Se trata de un estudio observacional de corte transversal realizado entre los años 2021 y 2022 con pacientes que acudieron al servicio de diagnóstico del Laboratorio Clínico VID por sospecha de ITS. Las muestras recolectadas fueron evaluadas utilizando una prueba comercial basada en la técnica de PCR múltiple e hibridación. Las muestras procesadas fueron: orina e hisopados de endocérvix, uretra, recto, faringe y úlceras. Resultados. Se estudiaron 1.027 pacientes, de estos, 228 (22,2 %) fueron positivos para diferentes agentes de trasmisión sexual, distribuidos así: 50 (21,9 %) mujeres, 129 (56,6 %) hombres heterosexuales y 49 (21,5 %) hombres que tenían sexo con hombres (HSH). La edad promedio de las mujeres fue 30 años, y la de ambos grupos de hombres fue 36 años. Los microorganismos más frecuentemente identificados en mujeres fueron: C. trachomatis (A-K) en 28,6 %, seguido de virus herpes simplex tipo 2 (VHS-2) en 26,8 % y N. gonorrhoeae en 17,9 %. En hombres heterosexuales fueron C. trachomatis (A-K) en 37,5 %, N. gonorrhoeae en 21,5 % y VHS-2 en 18,7 %. En HSH fueron C. trachomatis (L1-L3) en 32,7 %, seguido de N. gonorrhoeae en 27,6 %, y de C. trachomatis (A-K) y VHS-2, ambos en 13,8 %. En 11 hombres heterosexuales, 8 HSH y en 6 mujeres, se identificó infección polimicrobiana. Conclusiones. C. trachomatis (A-K) fue el microorganismo más prevalente causante de ITS, seguido de N. gonorrhoeae en ambos grupos de hombres, y de VHS-2 en las mujeres, muy similar a lo reportado a nivel mundial. La prueba de PCR múltiple permite la detección de infecciones polimicrobianas comúnmente asociadas a ITS y el diagnóstico es preciso y confiable, incluso en pacientes asintomáticos
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are and will continue to be a serious public health problem throughout the world according to WHO data, with the aggravating factor that most cases are asymptomatic and, furthermore, there is no other reservoir other than humans. The diagnosis can be made with traditional and molecular tests, the latter include the polymerase chain reaction (PCR), of which there are several types, among them, multiplex PCR that has the capacity to detect polymicrobial STIs from a single sample. The objective of this study was to establish which were the most frequent sexually transmitted infections in different groups of patients, as well as to determine the usefulness of the multiplex PCR technique in the diagnosis of STIs. Methodology. This is an observational, cross-sectional study carried out between 2021 and 2022 with patients who attended the VID Clinical Laboratory for suspected STIs. The collected samples were evaluated using a commercial test based on the multiplex PCR technique and hybridization. The samples processed were: urine and swabs from endocervix, urethra, rectum, pharynx, and ulcers. Results. The study included 1,027 patients, of these, 228 (22.2%) were positive for different sexually transmitted agents, distributed as follows: 50 (21.9%) women, 129 (56.6%) heterosexual men and 49 (21.5%) men who had sex with men (MSM). The average age of the women was 30 years, and that of both groups of men was 36 years. The microorganisms most frequently identified in women were: C. trachomatis (A-K) in 28.6%, followed by herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) in 26.8% and N. gonorrhoeae in 17.9%. In heterosexual men they were C. trachomatis (A-K) in 37.5%, N. gonorrhoeae in 21.5% and HSV-2 in 18.7%. In MSM they were C. trachomatis (L1-L3) in 32.7%, followed by N. gonorrhoeae in 27.6%, and C. trachomatis (A-K) and HSV-2, both in 13.8%. Polymicrobial infection was identified in 11 heterosexual men, 8 MSM, and 6 women. Conclusions. C. trachomatis (A-K) was the most prevalent STI-causing microorganism, followed by N. gonorrhoeae in both groups of men, and HSV-2 in women, very similar to that reported worldwide. The multiplex PCR test allows the detection of polymicrobial infections commonly associated with STIs and the diagnosis is accurate and reliable, even in asymptomatic patients
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Humanos , Reação em Cadeia da Polimerase , Infecções Sexualmente Transmissíveis , Chlamydia trachomatis , Herpesvirus Humano 2 , Técnicas de Diagnóstico Molecular , Neisseria gonorrhoeaeRESUMO
A Ética e a Bioética são princípios básicos que fundamentam o trabalho dos profissionais da saúde, considerados de extrema importância frente à dilemas encarados por essa equipe durante a abordagem da sexualidade e Infecções Sexualmente Transmissíveis (IST's). O evento teve como intuito abordar o direcionamento de uma relação de confiança com o paciente e o profissional de saúde, deixando-o confortável e seguro ao compartilhar informações pessoais e confidenciais. Dado o exposto, este relato tem por objetivo descrever as experiências do presente evento e destacar a importância da ética, bioética e sigilo médico para o exercício da profissão. RELATO: A atividade "IST's e Sexualidade: Como abordar em consultório" foi idealizada durante uma reunião do Eixo de Direitos Sexuais e Reprodutivos, e realizada com a colaboração de 8 (oito) coordenadores. As inscrições foram realizadas através de um formulário Google, amplamente divulgado nas mídias sociais: Instagram e WhatsApp. O evento foi realizado no dia 5 de maio de 2022, de forma presencial na Universidade Paranaense (UNIPAR), Umuarama - PR. Foram conduzidas duas palestras, a primeira por uma médica ginecologista e a segunda por uma psicóloga. DISCUSSÃO: O público foi extremamente receptivo com o evento, demonstrando grande satisfação com a forma de abordagem utilizada pelas palestrantes, além da fala clara e bastante didática a respeito de como se deve abordar esse tema frente ao paciente e qual o comportamento mais adequado para o profissional da saúde. CONCLUSÃO: Os pacientes, muitas vezes, já fragilizados e com receio do estigma buscam o acolhimento e apoio dos profissionais da saúde. O evento proporcionou esse direcionamento e orientação da abordagem das IST's e sexualidade em consultório. Portanto, o assunto faz-se de extrema relevância e destaca a necessidade de capacitação desses profissionais por meio da promoção de demais atividades que compreendam a saúde sexual.
Ethics and Bioethics are basic principles that underlie the work of health professionals, considered extremely important in face of the dilemmas faced by this team during the approach to sexuality and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). The event aimed to address the direction of a relationship of trust with the patient and the health professional, making them comfortable and safe when sharing personal and confidential information. Given the above, this report aims to describe the experiences of this event and highlight the importance of ethics, bioethics, and medical confidentiality for the exercise of the profession. REPORT: The activity "STIs and Sexuality: How to approach it in the doctor's office" was conceived during a meeting of the Sexual and Reproductive Rights Axis, and carried out with the collaboration of 8 (eight) coordinators. The registrations were made through a Google form, widely publicized on social media: Instagram and WhatsApp. The event was held on May 5, 2022, in person at the Universidade Paranaense (UNIPAR), Umuarama - PR. Two lectures were conducted, the first by a gynecologist and the second by a psychologist. DISCUSSION: The audience was extremely receptive to the event, showing great satisfaction with the approach used by the lecturers, besides the clear and very didactic speech on how this theme should be approached in front of the patient and what is the most appropriate behavior for the health professional. CONCLUSION: Patients, many times already weakened and afraid of the stigma, seek the welcoming and support from health professionals. The event provided this direction and orientation on how to approach STIs and sexuality in the doctor's office. Therefore, the subject is extremely relevant and highlights the need for training of these professionals through the promotion of other activities that understand sexual health.
Ética y Bioética son principios básicos que fundamentan el trabajo de los profesionales de salud, considerados de extrema importancia frente a los dilemas enfrentados por este equipo durante el abordaje de la sexualidad y de las Infecciones de Transmisión Sexual (ITS). El evento tuvo como objetivo abordar la dirección de una relación de confianza con el paciente y el profesional de la salud, haciéndolo sentir cómodo y seguro al compartir información personal y confidencial. Teniendo en cuenta lo anterior, este informe tiene como objetivo describir las experiencias de este evento y resaltar la importancia de la ética, la bioética y la confidencialidad médica para el ejercicio de la profesión. INFORME: La actividad "ITS y Sexualidad: Cómo abordarla en el consultorio médico" fue idealizada durante una reunión del Eje de Derechos Sexuales y Reproductivos, y realizada con la colaboración de 8 (ocho) coordinadores. Las inscripciones se realizaron a través de un formulario de Google, ampliamente difundido en las redes sociales: Instagram y WhatsApp. El evento se realizó el 5 de mayo de 2022, de forma presencial en la Universidad Paranaense (UNIPAR), Umuarama - PR. Se realizaron dos conferencias, la primera por un ginecólogo y la segunda por un psicólogo. DISCUSIÓN: El público fue extremamente receptivo al evento, mostrando gran satisfacción con el abordaje utilizado por los conferencistas, además del discurso claro y muy didáctico sobre cómo este tema debe ser abordado delante del paciente y cuál es el comportamiento más adecuado para el profesional de salud. CONCLUSIÓN: Los pacientes, muchas veces ya debilitados y con miedo al estigma, buscan la acogida y el apoyo de los profesionales de salud. El evento proporcionó esta orientación y guía sobre el abordaje de las ITS y la sexualidad en el consultorio médico. Por lo tanto, el tema es extremadamente relevante y pone de relieve la necesidad de formación de estos profesionales a través de la promoción de otras actividades que entienden la salud sexual.
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Abstract Introduction/objective: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) -HIV included- are a major problem in Latin America, mainly in Colombia. In 2021, 17647 cases were reported, which compared to the previous year showed an increase of 29.7%. The main aim of this study was to assess the knowledge regarding HIV and other STIs among the adolescent population in Colombia. Method: A total of 2012 Colombian adolescents between 12-19 years of age participated in this study. The HIV and Other Sexually Transmitted Infections Knowledge Scale (KSI), a self-report measure, was administered. Results: The results showed moderate to low general knowledge (M = 9.90, SD = 4.64) regarding HIV and other STIs. Adolescents did not know if a tongue-kiss led to an HIV infection (75%), or whether both the vaginal ring and the IUD were effective methods for preventing HIV/AIDS (82%). Results showed better scores in knowledge regarding HIV transmission (84%), HIV testing (66%), and condom use to prevent HIV infection (71%). Conclusions: Significant differences were observed in HIV/STIs knowledge between both sexes, but the effect magnitudes were small. Thus, these differences were neglected. This study contributes to understanding the state of knowledge and strengthening prevention strategies of professionals linked to the field of quality of life, education, and sexual healthcare in Colombia.
Resumen Introducción/objetivo: Las infecciones de transmisión sexual (ITS) y el VIH son un gran desafío en América Latina, principalmente en Colombia. Para el 2021 se reportaron 17 647 casos, que comparados con el 2019 muestran un incremento del 29.7 %. El objetivo principal de este artículo fue evaluar el conocimiento sobre el VIH y otras ITS en la población adolescente de Colombia. Método: En este estudio participaron un total de 2012 adolescentes colombianos con edades entre los 12 y los 19 años. Se administró la Escala de Conocimientos sobre el VIH y otras infecciones de transmisión sexual (KSI) y una medida de autoinforme. Resultados: Los resultados mostraron un conocimiento general de moderado a bajo (M = 9.90, SD = 4.64) sobre el VIH y otras ITS. Las adolescentes no sabían si un beso con lengua conducía a una infección por el VIH (75 %) o si tanto el anillo vaginal como el DIU eran métodos efectivos para prevenir el VIH/SIDA (82 %). Los resultados mostraron mejores puntuaciones en conocimientos sobre la transmisión del VIH (84 %), pruebas de detección del VIH (66 %) y uso de preservativos para prevenir la infección por el VIH (71 %). Conclusiones: Se observaron diferencias significativas en el conocimiento del VIH/ ITS entre ambos sexos, pero los tamaños del efecto fueron pequeños. Por tanto, estas diferencias fueron despreciadas. Este estudio contribuye a comprender el estado del conocimiento y a fortalecer las estrategias de prevención que realizan los profesionales vinculados al campo de la calidad de vida, la educación y la salud sexual en Colombia.
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This study conducted among transgender women in São Paulo, Brazil assessed the acceptability and suitability of screening sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae, by sampling multiple anatomical sites (i.e. urethral, anorectal, oropharyngeal, and neovaginal), and utilizing self- or provider-collection methods. First, a convenience sample of 23 cohort participants were recruited during a scheduled study visit between October and November 2018. Data collection was through a short investigator-led quantitative survey in Portuguese, and included presentation of investigator-designed, gender-neutral instructional diagrams to guide self-sampling. Three supplemental focus group discussions (FGDs) with a total of 30 participants guided by semi-structured script were conducted in Portuguese between September and October 2019. All participants reported being assigned male sex at birth and self-identified with a feminine gender identity at time of study. All survey respondents (100%; n = 23) indicated willingness to provide samples for STI screening during a future study visit. Preference was for self-collection of urine samples (83%; n = 19), urethral swabs (82%; n = 18), and anorectal swabs (77%; n = 17). A lower preference for self-collection of oropharyngeal swabs (48%; n = 11) was observed. Most respondents (78%; n = 18) indicated that they would not prefer specimens to be collected by a health professional, mainly due to 'more privacy' (72%; n = 13). All respondents indicated that they would feel comfortable to provide a self-collected sample based on instructional diagrams shown. In FGDs, although the collection by a health professional was described as a technically safer option for some participants, there was a preference for self-collection to avoid discomfort and embarrassment in exposing the body. Overall, this sub-study suggested acceptability among transgender women of introducing self-sampling for etiological diagnosis of STIs from potential infection sites. Uptake and usability will be explored further in a cross-sectional STI prevalence study of transgender women in Brazil.
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Infecções por Chlamydia , Gonorreia , Infecções Sexualmente Transmissíveis , Pessoas Transgênero , Brasil/epidemiologia , Infecções por Chlamydia/diagnóstico , Chlamydia trachomatis , Estudos Transversais , Feminino , Identidade de Gênero , Gonorreia/diagnóstico , Humanos , Recém-Nascido , Estudos Longitudinais , Masculino , Neisseria gonorrhoeae , Prevalência , Infecções Sexualmente Transmissíveis/diagnóstico , Infecções Sexualmente Transmissíveis/epidemiologiaRESUMO
Cervical cancer (CC) is the second most common cause of cancer-related mortality in the developing world. Globally, the incidence of CC is 13.1 per 100,000, with the highest incidence of CC seen in sub-Saharan Africa, Melanesia, Latin America and the Caribbean, Southcentral Asia, and Southeast Asia. Little data exist regarding perceptions of screening in Guatemala and how this may affect the likelihood that women seek care. This study aimed to assess the attitudes, perceptions, and beliefs of CC screening in women of Rural Guatemala. A cross-sectional mixed method analysis was administered using a survey given to 169 women in San Pedro La Laguna in Sololá, Guatemala. Results showed that none of the indigenous-language-speaking patients and only half of the bilingual patients had knowledge of human papillomavirus; 97% of women indicated that they believed regular Pap smears are important; only 46.4% of women screened had received a Pap smear at some point in their lives, which is slightly above the national average (39.3%). This is due to barriers to access, cost of treatment, and knowledge of CC. Results of this study display a positive perception of CC screening by indigenous women, indicating that efforts should be made to move toward the implementation of low-cost CC screening methods.
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Neoplasias do Colo do Útero , Estudos Transversais , Detecção Precoce de Câncer , Feminino , Guatemala , Conhecimentos, Atitudes e Prática em Saúde , Humanos , Masculino , Programas de Rastreamento , Neoplasias do Colo do Útero/diagnóstico , Neoplasias do Colo do Útero/prevenção & controleRESUMO
ABSTRACT This study conducted among transgender women in São Paulo, Brazil assessed the acceptability and suitability of screening sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae, by sampling multiple anatomical sites (i.e. urethral, anorectal, oropharyngeal, and neovaginal), and utilizing self- or provider-collection methods. First, a convenience sample of 23 cohort participants were recruited during a scheduled study visit between October and November 2018. Data collection was through a short investigator-led quantitative survey in Portuguese, and included presentation of investigator-designed, gender-neutral instructional diagrams to guide self-sampling. Three supplemental focus group discussions (FGDs) with a total of 30 participants guided by semi-structured script were conducted in Portuguese between September and October 2019. All participants reported being assigned male sex at birth and self-identified with a feminine gender identity at time of study. All survey respondents (100%; n = 23) indicated willingness to provide samples for STI screening during a future study visit. Preference was for self-collection of urine samples (83%; n = 19), urethral swabs (82%; n = 18), and anorectal swabs (77%; n = 17). A lower preference for self-collection of oropharyngeal swabs (48%; n = 11) was observed. Most respondents (78%; n = 18) indicated that they would not prefer specimens to be collected by a health professional, mainly due to 'more privacy' (72%; n = 13). All respondents indicated that they would feel comfortable to provide a self-collected sample based on instructional diagrams shown. In FGDs, although the collection by a health professional was described as a technically safer option for some participants, there was a preference for self-collection to avoid discomfort and embarrassment in exposing the body. Overall, this sub-study suggested acceptability among transgender women of introducing self-sampling for etiological diagnosis of STIs from potential infection sites. Uptake and usability will be explored further in a cross-sectional STI prevalence study of transgender women in Brazil.
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Las recientes iniciativas nacionales y mundiales han llamado la atención sobre la importancia de la salud sexual para el bienestar de las personas. Estas iniciativas promueven la mejora de los esfuerzos para abordar este tema no representado en los planes de estudio de las profesiones de la salud. El presente trabajo tiene como objetivo estudiar la conducta sexual y percepción del riesgo de ITS en estudiantes universitarios de la ESPOCH, considerando el enfoque de género. Se realizó un estudio descriptivo, de corte transversal y con enfoque de género en 119 estudiantes universitarios. Primera experiencia sexual protegida, tenencia de varias parejas y necesidad de información sobre sexualidad fueron estadísticamente significativas en relación al género de los estudiantes encuestados (p <0,05). El control eficaz de las ITS requerirá respuestas de salud pública multimodales dedicadas que incluyan la promoción de la salud y la prevención. Los resultados de esta investigación pueden ser útiles para orientar el rediseño de los programas de salud sexual en los estudiantes universitarios(AU)
Recent national and global initiatives have drawn attention to the importance of sexual health for people's well-being. These initiatives promote the improvement of efforts to address this issue not represented in the curricula of the health professions. The present work aims to study sexual behavior and STIs risk perception in ESPOCH university students, considering the gender approach. A descriptive, cross-sectional study with a gender focus was carried out in 119 university students. First protected sexual experience, having several partners and the need for information on sexuality were statistically significant in relation to the gender of the students surveyed (p <0.05). Effective control of STIs will require dedicated multimodal public health responses that include health promotion and prevention. The results of this research may be useful to guide the redesign of sexual health programs in college students(AU)
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Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Percepção , Comportamento Sexual , Infecções Sexualmente Transmissíveis/prevenção & controle , Risco , Sexualidade , Saúde Sexual , Estudantes de Medicina , Universidades , Currículo , Equador , Educação de Graduação em Medicina , Perspectiva de GêneroRESUMO
Se realizó una investigación de campo para conocer la gestión de los procesos de solicitud y admisión de citas médicas, considerando la estigmatización y discriminación de las personas ITS, con el fin de garantizar el derecho a la salud de estos pacientes en Perú. Se ejecutó la sistematización de la información sobre los procesos y mecanismos de exigibilidad, bajo los lineamientos y manuales de los cuatro procesos estratégicos del MINSA contemplados para el otorgamiento de citas médicas, siguiendo los lineamientos de Gob.Pe, Adicionalmente, mediante verificación de los procesos se construyeron la matriz entidad-relación de la gestión por procesos del SSP, y el flujograma del proceso de solicitud y otorgamiento de citas AS-ISS. Se consideraron aspectos tecnológicos-médicos-legales con la participación de 201 pacientes independientemente del motivo o patología a consultar, identificando incidentes en la eficiencia del proceso misional. Por último, se implementó el flujograma de procesos de reserva de citas médicas a través de la aplicación ejecutable para smartphones, tabletas y otros dispositivos móviles (APP) TO-BE la cual conlleva a 10 pasos desde el registro de usuario hasta la emisión de comprobante de otorgamiento de cita médica. Se analizaron las preferencias de los usuarios sobre las causas superables en el proceso misional, mediante una encuesta estructura a 170 usuarios de SSP(AU)
A field investigation was carried out to learn about the management of the processes of request and admission of medical appointments, considering the stigmatization and discrimination of STI people, in order to guarantee the right to health of these patients in Peru. The systematization of the information on the processes and mechanisms of enforceability was carried out, under the guidelines and manuals of the four strategic processes of the MINSA contemplated for the granting of medical appointments, following the guidelines of Gov. Pe, Additionally, through verification of the processes The entity-relationship matrix of the management by processes of the SSP, and the flowchart of the process of request and granting of appointments AS-ISS were constructed. Technological-medical-legal aspects were considered with the participation of 201 patients regardless of the reason or pathology to be consulted, identifying incidents in the efficiency of the missionary process. Finally, the flowchart of medical appointment reservation processes was implemented through the executable application for smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices (APP) TO-BE, which entails 10 steps from user registration to issuance of voucher of granting a medical appointment. Users' preferences regarding causes that can be overcome in the missionary process were analyzed through a structured survey of 170 SSP users(AU)
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Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Pacientes , Agendamento de Consultas , Infecções Sexualmente Transmissíveis/prevenção & controle , Discriminação Social/prevenção & controle , Direito à Saúde , Peru , Médicos , Design de Software , Inquéritos e Questionários , Computadores de Mão , SmartphoneRESUMO
INTRODUCTION: Risk factors and outcomes of sexually-acquired human immunodeficiency virus infection were characterized in Jamaican children and adolescents. METHODOLOGY: Management was carried out by multidisciplinary teams in Infectious Diseases clinics during August 2003 through February 2019 using modified World Health Organization HIV criteria. RESULTS: There were 78 clients, aged 6 to 19 years, with females:males = 4:1 (p < 0.05). Sexual-initiation occurred in 60%, 47 before < 16 years (median 13 years, with four < 10 years; females:males = 7:1). Sexual-initiation preceded HIV diagnosis in all cases (median 2 years). Secondary education 93% (69/77) and living with non-parental relatives 17% (13/78) were associated with early sexual-initiation (p < 0.042); as was later imprisonment in 6% (3/52). Other sexually transmitted infections 36% (19/53) were associated with sexual-initiation ≥ 16 years (p < 0.01). Risks for ongoing HIV-transmission included infrequent condom use 74% (39/53), body-piercings 50% (24/48), illicit drug use 37% (28/76), tattoos 36% (19/52), transactional sex 14% (7/53) and pregnancy 56% of girls. 77% (59/77) had Centres for Diseases Control's Category A HIV infection; 82% (61/75) initiated anti-retroviral therapy; 75% (56/75) had first-line drugs, with helper T lymphocyte counts ≥ 500 cells/µL in 61% (48/78) and HIV viral load of < 1,000 copies/µL in 63% (40/64). Complications included dermatological 39% (20/52), respiratory 25% (13/52) and neurological 15% (8/52). Early sexual initiation was associated with depression 43% (33/76; p < 0.004) and suicidal attempt or ideation 23% (18/77; p < 0.096). Four (5%) died. CONCLUSIONS: Sexually transmitted HIV/AIDS in children and adolescents should preempt prompt medical, legal and psychosocial interventions.
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Infecções por HIV/epidemiologia , Infecções por HIV/transmissão , Delitos Sexuais/estatística & dados numéricos , Adolescente , Criança , Abuso Sexual na Infância/estatística & dados numéricos , Feminino , Infecções por HIV/etiologia , Humanos , Jamaica/epidemiologia , Masculino , Fatores de Risco , Doenças Virais Sexualmente Transmissíveis/epidemiologia , Doenças Virais Sexualmente Transmissíveis/etiologia , Doenças Virais Sexualmente Transmissíveis/transmissão , Adulto JovemRESUMO
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can adversely affect a woman's pregnancy and the health of the developing fetus. The source of these infections may be the male sexual partner who remains under-diagnosed and un-treated due to a combination of lack of symptoms, decreased access to health care, and poor health-seeking behaviors. From September 2018 to November 2019, we offered a cohort of pregnant women (gestational age range: 4.6-41 weeks) clinic-based STI testing for HIV and syphilis (via lateral flow assay rapid tests) and for Neisseria (N.) gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia (C.) trachomatis, and Trichomonas (T.) vaginalis (via PCR-based testing) at Santa Casa Hospital and 10 affiliated prenatal clinics in Porto Alegre, Brazil. 400 women between the ages of 18 and 46 years (mean age: 27 years) enrolled and 24% were diagnosed with an STI. Each woman enrolled agreed to invite their male partners to clinic for the same panel of STI testing, and 255 men (64%) between the ages of 18 and 64 years (mean age: 29 years) attended clinic and all accepted full intervention. In these male partners, 40 (16%) were diagnosed with an STI including 22 (8.7%) testing positive for C. trachomatis, 15 (6%) for treponemal antibody (syphilis), 7 (2.8%) for T. vaginalis, 3 (1.2%) for N. gonorrhoeae, and 1 (0.4%) for HIV antibody. In our multivariate analysis, having symptoms of an STI (AOR 4.5, 95% CI 1.3-15.2) and arguing about jealousy (AOR 3.1, 95% CI 1.2-8.2) remained significantly associated with male diagnosis of an STI. Sexually transmitted infections are common in sexual partners of pregnant women in Brazil and should be addressed to prevent reinfection of pregnant women.