SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS IN THE FEMALE PRISON POPULATION: INTEGRATIVE REVIEW

Abstract

To identify the Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) that most affect the female population deprived of liberty. Method: Integrative review of articles published in Portuguese, English and Spanish in the databases: LILACS, BDENF, IBECS, MEDLINE, SCOPUS, CINAHL, COCHRANE and in the SciELO library. A cross was performed with the descriptors “Sexually Transmitted Infections”; "Women"; “Prisoners”, seven articles were selected. Results: The STIs that affect women in deprivation of liberty according to the articles were: chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), trichomoniasis, hepatitis B and hepatitis C. Conclusion: Sexually Transmitted Infections have high rates in the female prison population, associated with risk behaviors that can facilitate the greater spread of these diseases inside and outside the prison environment. It is necessary to implement programs aimed at reducing the risk of HIV and preventing infections among women deprived of liberty, as well as the adoption of strategies to address risk factors such as injecting drug use and unsafe sex practices.