Estratégias E Ações Para Acessar E Auxiliar Na Promoção Da Saúde De Mulheres Profissionais Do Sexo

Abstract

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Hepatitis C Virus among Female Sex Workers: A Cross-Sectional Study Conducted along Rivers and Highways in the Amazon Region

“…Historically, epidemiological studies conducted in the Amazon region have indicated the predominance of HCV genotype 1 but without an evaluation of the presence of RASs [5,18,20,36]. Studies conducted in other Brazilian regions reported the presence of genetic variants in chronic HCV-infected patients and not treated with DAAs, which may vary from 3.2% to 18.9% [19,[58][59][60]. In the Brazilian state of São Paulo, 16 out of 125 HCV-infected blood donors (12.8%) had RASs for boceprevir, telaprevir, and simeprevir [19].…”

“…According to Frade et al [30], community health workers can initiate these actions by seeking, guiding, and directing the FSWs to participate in conversation circles and workshops in small health centers in municipalities and riverside communities. Other strategies and actions may facilitate access to public health services, bring care to people with reduced education who need guidance, and stimulate self-care, self-worth, the appropriation of rights, and self-knowledge [30,60]. Finally, health authorities in the Amazon region and other underdeveloped areas should seek.…”