INCIDENCE OF IST’S IN PATIENTS ADMITTED TO A GYNECOLOGICAL REFERRAL SERVICE: AN OVERVIEW OF HEALTH AND DISEASE PREVENTION

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.15941032406129

• Palavras-chave: Sexually Transmitted Infections, Women's Health, Prevention, Serology.

• Keywords: Sexually Transmitted Infections, Women's Health, Prevention, Serology.

• Abstract:

  Introduction: Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) represent a serious public health problem, impacting reproductive health and generating high economic costs. The aim of this study was to analyze the incidence of STIs in women admitted to a referral hospital and to analyze the prevention scenario for these diseases. Methods: This is a cross-sectional, observational and descriptive study using retrospective data from the electronic medical records of 1,374 women admitted to the Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Vitória between January 2022 and December 2023. Associations were assessed by logistic and multiple linear regression. Results: Of the 1374 patients analyzed, 42.65% were over 45. The prevalence of HIV was 1.16% and syphilis 3.93%. Other STIs, such as hepatitis B and C, had a lower prevalence (0.22% for both). Discussion: In the hospital environment, knowledge of the serological profile of patients is essential to ensure the safety of patients and health professionals and to establish effective measures for the early identification and control of these diseases. The population's lack of knowledge about STIs is still a factor that has a negative impact on containing epidemics. Conclusion: This study revealed a significant prevalence of STIs in hospitalized women, highlighting the importance of systematic screening in building strategies to prevent and combat these diseases.