Sexually transmitted infections among the elderly from São Miguel do Oeste - SC

Abstract

This article presents part of study’s results that aims to identify the incidence rates and factors associated with STDs in the elderly population of São Miguel do Oeste – SC. A quantitative, analytical, descriptive and cross - sectional cohort study was performed. The information was obtained in a campaign of rapid tests for men and women over 60 years. The population in the age group from 60 to 90 years, resident in the municipality in 2018 is 4,391 people (2,432 women and 1,959 men). Four rapid tests were performed: Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Syphilis and HIV; 1,027 people aged over 60 years were tested. A total of 29 positive STD-related results were reported, corresponding to 2.82% of the group. The results show that there is an exposure of the elderly population to STDs in the city and, therefore, is important to emphasize the relevance of health’s professionals to develop actions focusing at the changes that happen in the aging process, highlighting the prevention of STDs as a important health factor.

Keywords

• idosos
• sexualidade
• prevenção
• educação em saúde.