INCIDÊNCIA DE INFECÇÕES SEXUALMENTE TRANSMISSÍVEIS ENTRE ADOLESCENTES: REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA DA LITERATURA
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https://doi.org/10.36557/pbpc.v3i2.174Keywords:
Infecções sexualmente transmissíveis, adolescentes, epidemiologia, saúde pública, revisão sistemática.Abstract
Introduction: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remain a critical public health issue, especially among adolescents who are vulnerable due to multiple risk factors. This article systematically reviews the literature on STI prevalence among adolescents, exploring geographic variations, associated risk factors, and implications for public health policies. It also evaluates current interventions and proposes improvements for the prevention and control of these infections. Objective: To examine the prevalence of STIs among adolescents, identify risk factors, and assess implications for public health policies. Methodology: A systematic review was conducted through searches in the PubMed and Google Scholar databases, covering articles published between 2013 and 2023, with a focus on adolescents. Results and Discussion: The results indicate a high prevalence of STIs among adolescents, with significant regional variations. Factors such as early sexual initiation, inconsistent condom use, and socioeconomic barriers were identified as major contributors. Although effective interventions, such as comprehensive sexual education, exist, challenges persist related to inequalities in access to sexual health services, particularly in low-income regions. Conclusion: The high incidence of STIs among adolescents requires a multifaceted approach to prevention and control, including sexual education, improved access to health services, and interventions tailored to the needs of young people. Addressing geographic and socioeconomic disparities is essential to reduce the burden of these infections among youth.
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Copyright (c) 2024 Douglas Ribeiro de Sá , Carlos Henrique Salvi , Thayne de Fátima Pierre Freitas Oliveira, Paulo Sérgio Machado Diniz , Viviane de Souza Brandão Lima , Ricardo Frederico Gadelha Neo Filho, Anderson Kretschmer, Walter Rocha Passos Nieto, Pedro Romero Carvalho , Mac Kenzy Alves de Lima , André de Souza Faria
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