Sexually transmitted infections in women deprived of liberty in Roraima, Brazil.
Maria Soledade Garcia BenedettiAudrey Stella Akemi NogamiBeatriz Belo da CostaHerbert Iago Feitosa da FonsêcaIgor Dos Santos CostaItallo de Souza AlmeidaLuana de MirandaMatheus Mychael Mazzaro ConchyRenan da Silva BentesSuzani Naomi HigaTháles de Souza IsraelAllex Jardim da FonsecaPublished in: Revista de saude publica (2020)
The population deprived of liberty is a group of highly vulnerable to STI. The high prevalence of these infections can be explained by knowledge deficits on the subject, distorted perceptions and conditions peculiar to imprisonment, which result in risky behavior. We emphasize the need to implement educational programs for preventing, diagnosing and treating STI for this population.