HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B and C, among women deprived of liberty

prevalence and associated factors

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https://doi.org/10.1590/ce.v30i0.93939

Keywords:

Deprived of Liberty Population, HIV Seropositivity, Syphilis, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C

Abstract

Objective: Check the prevalence of infections by HIV, hepatitis B and C, and syphilis, and analyze the associated factors in women deprived of liberty in a municipality in Minas Gerais - Brazil.

Method: Census conducted between September 2021 and January 2022 with the incarcerated female population, through interviews, rapid tests, collection of confirmatory exams, and referrals. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed.

Results: Out of 206 women, 171 (83%) were screened. Of these, 57 (33.3%) were reactive for some of the infections; subsequently, 20.5% (n=35) confirmed the seroprevalence. Syphilis was the most prevalent infection. In the multivariate analysis, the significant variables were low education and violence inside or outside the prison system.

Conclusion: A positive outcome for some of the infections was associated with lower levels of education, exposure to violence, and a history of infectious diseases. These findings point to ways for effective monitoring through appropriate tracking, diagnosis, and treatment.

Author Biographies

Lílian do Nascimento, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora

Doutoranda em Saúde Coletiva do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde Coletiva (PPGSC) da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora (UFJF), enfermeira e professora no Instituto Federal do Sudeste de Minas Gerais, campus São João del-Rei (IF Sudeste MG, campus SJDR).

Isabel Cristina Gonçalves Leite, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora

Doutora. Professora titular da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora. Professora na Pós Graduação Mestrado e Doutorado Acadêmico em Saúde Coletiva. Orientadora dos Programas de Pós Graduação Stricto Sensu Acadêmicos em Saúde Coletiva e Saúde e Profissional em Saúde da Família. Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora. Juiz de Fora, MG, Brasil.

Denicy de Nazaré Pereira Chagas, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora

Doutoranda em Saúde Coletiva do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde Coletiva (PPGSC) da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora (UFJF), enfermeira na Prefeitura de Juiz de Fora.

Luiza Vieira Ferreira, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora

Doutoranda em Saúde Coletiva do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde Coletiva (PPGSC) da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora (UFJF), professora na Faculdade Estácio de Sá Juiz de Fora.

Girlene Alves da Silva, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora

Doutora. Professora titular da Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora (UFJF), Departamento Enfermagem Aplicada, Faculdade de Enfermagem; Orientadora dos programas de pós graduação stricto sensu em Saúde e Saúde Coletiva. Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora. Juiz de Fora, MG, Brasil.

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2025-02-14

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Nascimento, L. do, Leite, I. C. G., Chagas, D. de N. P., Ferreira, L. V., & Silva, G. A. da. (2025). HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B and C, among women deprived of liberty: prevalence and associated factors. Cogitare Enfermagem, 30. https://doi.org/10.1590/ce.v30i0.93939

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Vol. 30 (2025)

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