ADHERENCE OF FEMALE SEX WORKERS WITH SYPHILIS TO CLINICAL FOLLOW-UP

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https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v25i0.65456

Keywords:

Epidemiology, Prevalence, Sex Workers, Syphilis, Treatment Adherence and Compliance.

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the adherence of female sex workers with syphilis to clinical follow-up.
Methodology: An analytical cross-sectional study was carried out in Teresina, a city in the state
of Piauí, from January 2016 to September 2017. The respondent-driven sampling method was
used for recruitment and valid coupons with information on the place and date of interviews.
The Venereal Disease Research Laboratory test considered syphilis when equal to or higher
than 1/1 without previous treatment. The data were analyzed by application of Pearson’s chisquared
test.
Results: Of the study sample, 27 were diagnosed with syphilis (7.5%), and they were all
referred to primary healthcare units by the responsible researcher. Of these, eight (29.6%)
sought healthcare services and four (14.8%) underwent appropriate treatment; nine (33.3%)
did not adhere to clinical follow-up; and ten (37.0%) were not found after referral.
Conclusion: High syphilis prevalence was found, along with low adherence to clinical followup,
and need for better care in primary healthcare units.

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Published

2020-04-08

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Borges, B. V. de S., Gir, E., Galvão, M. T. G., Moura, M. E. B., Brito, G. M. I., & Magalhães, R. de L. B. (2020). ADHERENCE OF FEMALE SEX WORKERS WITH SYPHILIS TO CLINICAL FOLLOW-UP. Cogitare Enfermagem, 25. https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v25i0.65456

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Vol. 25 (2020)

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