Barreras de acceso a los servicios primarios de salud sexual y reproductiva en adolescentes, de una comunidad urbano marginal del Perú

Introducción: Las barreras de acceso a los servicios de salud primario conforman estructuras sociales que agravan la situación de salud de los adolescentes, impactando negativamente en el ejercicio pleno de la salud sexual reproductiva, situando a los adolescentes en una población de riesgo social. Objetivo: Determinar las barreras en el acceso a los servicios primarios de Salud Sexual y Reproductiva de atención diferenciada a los adolescentes del Centro de Salud I - 4 Pampa Grande Tumbes 2018. Metodología: Estudio analítico de caso control, se entrevistaron a 288 adolescentes del tercero, cuarto y quinto de secundaria de la institución educativa pública Túpac Amaru del centro poblado Pampa Grande de Tumbes en el año 2019, entre experimento y control con una razón de 1 a 1. Se aplicaron cuestionarios anónimos para evaluar las barreras de accesibilidad a los servicios primarios de salud. Se recogieron variables: características sociodemográficas y culturales que son consideradas, como barreras de acceso a los servicios de salud. Se realizó un análisis descriptivo e inferencial con el programa SPSS® v.23. Resultados: La edad, sexo e ingreso económico están directa y significativamente relacionadas con la accesibilidad a los servicios de salud sexual y reproductiva (p<0.01 IC 95 %); La disposición de recursos económicos para asumir los costos de traslado al centro de salud (OR = 4,23); la utilización del transporte público (OR = 1,58), el conocimiento de los servicios de salud sexual y reproductiva (OR = 1,15) incrementan la probabilidad de acceder a los servicios de salud sexual y reproductiva de los adolescentes. Discusión: Las barreras socioeconómicas a los servicios de salud sexual y reproductiva de los adolescentes son modificables y dependen de la gestión en salud pública.

Introduction: The barriers to access to primary health services make up social structures that aggravate the health situation of adolescents, negatively impacting the full exercise of reproductive sexual health, placing adolescents in a population at social risk. Objective: To determine the barriers in the access to the primary services of Sexual and Reproductive Health of differentiated attention to the adolescents of the Health Center I - 4 Pampa Grande Tumbes 2018. Methods: Analytical case control study, 288 adolescents from the third, fourth and fifth grade of secondary school of the public educational institution Túpac Amaru in the Pampa Grande de Tumbes town center were interviewed in 2019, between experiment and control with a ratio of 1 to 1. Anonymous questionnaires were applied to assess accessibility barriers to primary health services. Variables were collected: sociodemographic and cultural characteristics that are considered as barriers to access to health services. A descriptive and inferential analysis was carried out with the SPSS® v.23 program. Results: Age, sex and economic income are directly and significantly related to accessibility to sexual and reproductive health services (p<0.01 95% CI); The availability of economic resources to assume the costs of transportation to the health center (OR = 4.23); the use of public transport (OR = 1.58), knowledge of sexual and reproductive health services (OR = 1.15) increase the probability of accessing sexual and reproductive health services for adolescents. Discussion: Socioeconomic barriers to sexual and reproductive health services for adolescents are modifiable and depend on public health management.

Cuidado com a saúde sexual e reprodutiva: um olhar a partir da percepção de mulheres que fazem sexo com mulheres / Sexual and Reproductive Health Care: a look from the perspective of women who have sex with women / El cuidado de la salud sexual y reproductiva: una mirada desde la perspectiva de las mujeres que tienen sexo con mujeres

Objetivo: o presente estudo se destina a compreender a percepção das mulheres que fazem sexo com mulheres, referente ao cuidado que recebem nos serviços de saúde, no âmbito de sua saúde sexual e reprodutiva, a fim de verificar se o atendimento ofertado atende a integralidade de seu direito à saúde e, também, evidenciar o papel dos profissionais de saúde na garantia desses direitos. Metodologia: foi realizada revisão de literatura nacional para elaboração do instrumento de coleta de dados e pesquisa qualiquantitativa através de formulário e entrevista individual via internet. Resultados: Foram obtidas 287 respostas, as falas revelaram as seguintes categorias: A- Violência física sofrida em serviços de saúde, B- Negligência e falta de acolhimento em consultas ginecológicas e em serviços de saúde, C- Presunção da heterossexualidade nos serviços de saúde, D- Invisibilidade e violência moral e psicológica. Conclusão: evidenciou-se que mulheres que fazem sexo com mulheres ainda sofrem uma série de discriminações e violências nos serviços de saúde, ao buscarem cuidados integrais, principalmente no que tange aos seus direitos sexuais e reprodutivos.

Objective: this study is intended to understand the perception of women who have sex with women, regarding the care they receive in health services, within the scope of their sexual and reproductive health, in order to verify whether the care offered to them meets the integrality of their right to health and, also, highlight the role of health professionals in guaranteeing these rights. Methodology: A national literature review was carried out for the elaboration of the data collection instrument and qualitative and quantitative research through an individual form and individual interview via the internet. Results: 287 responses were obtained, the statements revealed the following categories: A- Physical violence suffered in health services, B- Negligence and lack of acceptance in gynecological consultations and health services, C- Presumption of heterosexuality in health services, D- Invisibility and, moral and psychological violence. Conclusion: it was evident that women who have sex with women still suffer a series of discrimination and violence in health services, when seeking comprehensive care, especially with regard to their sexual and reproductive rights.

Objetivo: este estudio tiene como finalidad conocer la percepción de las mujeres que tienen sexo con mujeres, respecto a la atención que reciben en los servicios de salud, en el ámbito de su salud sexual y reproductiva, con el fin de verificar si la atención que se les brinda cumple con la integralidad de su derecho a la salud y, además, destacar el papel de los profesionales de la salud en la garantía de estos derechos. Metodología: se realizó una revisión de literatura nacional para la elaboración del instrumento de recolección de datos e investigación cualitativa y cuantitativa a través de formulario individual y entrevista individual vía internet. Resultados: se obtuvieron 287 respuestas, los enunciados revelaron las siguientes categorías: A- Violencia física sufrida en los servicios de salud, B- Negligencia y falta de aceptación en las consultas ginecológicas y servicios de salud, C- Presunción de heterosexualidad en los servicios de salud, D- Invisibilidad y violencia moral y psicológica. Conclusión: se evidenció que las mujeres que tienen sexo con mujeres aún sufren una serie de discriminaciones y violencias en los servicios de salud, al momento de buscar atención integral, especialmente en lo que se refiere a sus derechos sexuales y reproductivos.

Lacunas e propostas de práticas educativas de saúde sexual e reprodutiva para população LGBTQIA+: revisão integrativa / Gap and proposals for educational practices of sexual and reproductive health for the LGBTQIA+ population: an integrative review / Lagunas y propuestas de prácticas educativas de salud sexual y reproductiva para la población LGBTQIA+: una revisión integrativa

Objetivo: analisar as publicações científicas nacionais sobre a atenção à saúde sexual e reprodutiva oferecida para população LGBTQIA+ com relação às principais lacunas e possibilidades das práticas educativas referentes a essa temática no contexto brasileiro. Método: revisão integrativa, em seis etapas, com busca dos estudos realizada em junho de 2022 nas bases de dados LILACS, MEDLINE, SCIELO e Web of Science e SCOPUS. Resultados: foram recuperados 5.643 estudos e selecionados 14 para análise e discussão. Destacaram-se os temas: saúde sexual e reprodutiva com foco na reprodução e nas técnicas reprodutivas, infecções sexualmente transmissíveis e educação em saúde sexual e, por fim, direitos sexuais e reprodutivos. Conclusão: foram evidenciadas as principais lacunas quanto ao tema de saúde sexual e reprodutiva, assim como sugestões para práticas educativas ligadas à temática.

Objective: to analyze national scientific publications on the attention to sexual and reproductive health offered to the LGBTQIA+ population about the main gaps and possibilities of educational practices referring to this topic in the Brazilian context. Method: integrative review in six stages, with two studies, carried out in June 2022 in the LILACS, MEDLINE, SCIELO Web of Science, and SCOPUS databases. Results: 5,643 studies were recovered 14 were selected for analysis and discussion. Highlights the topics: sexual and reproductive health with a focus on reproduction and techniques, sexually transmitted infections, education in sexual health, and finally sexual and reproductive rights. Conclusion: found highlighted the main gaps regarding the topics of sexual and reproductive health, as well as suggestions for educational practices.

Objetivos: analizar las publicaciones científicas nacionales sobre la atención a la salud sexual y reproductiva ofrecida para la población LGBTQIA+ con la relación con las principales lagunas y posibilidades de las prácticas educativas referentes a esa temática en el contexto brasileño. Método: revisión integrativa, en seis etapas, con búsqueda de estudios realizados en junio de 2022 en bases de datos LILACS, MEDLINE, SCIELO y Web of Science y SCOPUS. Resultados: foram recuperados 5.643 estudios y seleccionados 14 para análisis y discusión. Destacaram-se os temas: saúde sexual e reprodutiva com foco na reprodução e nas técnicas reproductivas, infecções sexualmente transmissíveis e educação em saúde sexual e, por fim, direitos sexuais e reprodutivos. Conclusión: foram evidenciadas como principales lagunas en cuanto al tema de salud sexual y reproductiva, así como sugerencias para prácticas educativas ligadas a temáticas.

Información recibida sobre salud sexual y reproductiva asociada a conductas sexuales en universitarias. Medellín, Colombia 2021

Introducción: La juventud representa un periodo de vulnerabilidad acompañado de cambios físicos y psicológicos que predisponen a conductas sexuales de riesgo, en un contexto en el que la calidad de la educación en salud sexual y reproductiva no satisface las necesidades de la población. Objetivo: Identificar la asociación existente entre conductas sexuales de riesgo en mujeres universitarias y su satisfacción frente a la información que han recibido sobre salud sexual y reproductiva a lo largo de sus vidas. Métodos: Estudio descriptivo de tipo transversal aplicado a una muestra por conveniencia de 182 universitarias. Se analizaron variables relacionadas con características sociodemográficas, conductas sexuales de riesgo, fuentes de información y satisfacción frente a la información recibida sobre salud sexual y reproductiva. Se determinó la asociación entre las variables aplicando la prueba chi2 (p < 0,05) y la medida estadística OR. Resultados: Predominaron las mujeres sexualmente activas 70,3 % y mujeres que no deseaban quedar embarazadas al momento de ser encuestadas 98,9 %. Un 10,9 % de las mujeres encuestadas, son sexualmente activas y no planifican aunque no deseen quedar en embarazo. La fuente de educación que predominó fueron los profesionales de la salud (75,3 %). No se evidenció discrepancia significativa entre el porcentaje de mujeres satisfechas con la información que han recibido (51 %) y las no satisfechas (49 %). No se encontró asociación entre conductas sexuales de riesgo y la satisfacción con la información sobre salud sexual y reproductiva que han recibido a lo largo de su vida, teniendo en consideración que esta no representa en su totalidad una educación de calidad. Conclusión: Las estudiantes matriculadas en universidades ubicadas en la ciudad de Medellín muestran conductas sexuales de riesgo, que no se asocian a la satisfacción que poseen frente a la información en salud sexual y reproductiva que han obtenido a lo largo de su vida.

Introduction: Youth represents a period of vulnerability accompanied by physical and psychological changes that predispose individuals to risky sexual behaviors, from a context in which the quality of education in sexual and reproductive health does not meet the needs of the population. Objective: To identify the association between risky sexual behaviors in university women and their satisfaction with the information they have received on sexual and reproductive health throughout their lives. Methods: Descriptive cross-sectional study applied to a convenience sample of 182 university students. Variables related to sociodemographic characteristics, risky sexual behaviors, sources of information and satisfaction with the information received on sexual and reproductive health were analyzed. The association between the variables was determined by applying the chi2 test (p<0.05) and the OR statistical measure. Results: Sexually active women predominated (70.3%) and women who did not want to get pregnant at the time of being surveyed (98.9%);. 10.9% of the women surveyed, are sexually active, do not plan and do not want to get pregnant, the source of education that prevailed were the professionals of health (75.3%). There was no significant discrepancy between the percentage of women satisfied with the information they received (51%) and those who were not satisfied (49%). No association was found between risky sexual behaviors and satisfaction with the information on sexual and reproductive health received throughout their lives, considering that this does not fully represent quality education. Conclusión: The students enrolled in universities located in the city of Medellín show risky sexual behaviors that are not associated with the satisfaction they have with the information on sexual and reproductive health that they have obtained throughout their lives.

Infertilidade, justiça reprodutiva e pandemia de COVID-19: reflexões sobre acesso e barreiras / Infertility, reproductive justice and the COVID-19 pandemic: reflections on access and barriers / Infertilidad, justicia reproductiva y la pandemia de COVID-19: reflexiones sobre acceso y barreras

Objetivo: refletir sobre o acesso a serviços de saúde para infertilidade e reprodução humana assistida durante o período da pandemia de COVID-19, na perspectiva da justiça reprodutiva. Metodologia: utilizou-se dados do inquérito online da pesquisa Pandemia de COVID-19e práticas reprodutivas de mulheres no Brasil, que obteve 8.313 respostas de mulheres residentes em todas as regiões do país, de 18 anos ou mais. O questionário autoaplicável circulou entre julho e outubro de 2021, contendo questões fechadas e abertas. A análise descritiva das respostas objetivas de 242 mulheres que referiram buscar atendimento para infertilidade contou com o cálculo de frequências simples das variáveis. Já os textos escritos nos espaços abertos do questionário foram submetidos à análise temática. Resultados: o estudo verificou a existência de barreiras institucionais e não institucionais para os cuidados da infertilidade, ambas incrementadas pela pandemia. Conclusão: recomenda-se a efetivação de política pública que garanta acesso pleno a todas as pessoas, haja vista que o tratamento para infertilidade e reprodução assistida tende a se restringir a mulheres cisgênero, de camadas médias e altas, mais escolarizadas e majoritariamente brancas.

Objective: to critically examine access to health services for infertility and assisted human reproduction during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the perspective of reproductive justice. Methods: data for analysis were derived from the online survey titled COVID-19 Pandemic and Women's Reproductive Practices in Brazil, garnering 8,313 responses from women aged 18 years or older residing in all regions of the country. The self-administered questionnaire circulated from July to October 2021 and comprised both closed and open-ended questions. Descriptive analysis of the objective responses obtained from 242 women actively seeking infertility care involved the calculation of simple frequencies for relevant variables. Responses provided in the open-ended sections of the questionnaire underwent thematic analysis. Results: revealed the presence of both institutional and non-institutional barriers to infertility care, with a notable exacerbation during the pandemic. Conclusion: given that infertility and assisted reproduction treatment predominantly cater to cisgender women from middle and upper socio-economic strata, characterized by higher education levels and mostly white, there is a compelling need for the implementation of public policies that ensure equitable access for all individuals.

Objetivo: reflexionar sobre el acceso a los servicios de salud para la infertilidad y la reproducción humana asistida durante el período de la pandemia de COVID-19, desde la perspectiva de la justicia reproductiva. Metodología: se utilizaron datos de la encuesta en línea de la Pandemia de COVID-19y prácticas reproductivas de las mujeres en Brasil, que obtuvo 8.313 respuestas de mujeres residentes en todas las regiones del país, con edad igual o superior a 18 años. El cuestionario autoaplicado circuló entre julio y octubre de 2021, conteniendo preguntas cerradas y abiertas. El análisis descriptivo de las respuestas objetivas de 242 mujeres que relataron buscar atención por infertilidad implicó el cálculo de frecuencias simples de las variables. Los textos escritos en los espacios abiertos del cuestionario fueron sometidos a análisis temático. Resultados:el estudio verificó la existencia de barreras institucionales y no institucionales para la atención de la infertilidad, ambas aumentadas por la pandemia. Conclusión: se recomiendala implementación de una política pública que garantice el pleno acceso a todas las personas, dado que el tratamiento de la infertilidad y reproducción asistida tiende a estar restringido a mujeres cisgénero de clase media y alta, con mayor educación y en su mayoría blancas.

Saúde, reprodução e sexualidade nos tempos da COVID-19: memórias incorporadas das mulheres no Brasil / Health, reproduction and sexuality in times of COVID-19: embodied memories of women in Brazil / Salud, reproducción y sexualidad en los tiempos de COVID-19: memorias encarnadas de las mujeres en Brasil

Objetivo: compreender como a pandemia de COVID-19 afetou a vida e a saúde das mulheres, com ênfase nos aspectos da saúde sexual e reprodutiva, e refletir sobre os direitos sexuais e reprodutivos e a justiça reprodutiva no contexto da crise sanitária. Metodologia: utilizou-se questionário online com 113 perguntas objetivas e uma questão aberta para comentários. De 8.313 mulheres que responderam ao questionário, 1.838 relataram suas vivências durante a pandemia na questão aberta. Esse material passou por técnicas de análise narrativa e temática e de construção de memória. Resultados: evidenciou-se a ampliação das dificuldades de acesso a serviços de saúde, em especial de saúde sexual e reprodutiva; o aprofundamento das iniquidades na divisão sexual do trabalho, com sobrecarga de trabalho doméstico e profissional; a insegurança econômica; o tensionamentos das relações afetivo-sexuais e maior exposição à violência; e importantes repercussões na saúde psicoemocional. Todos esses aspectos afetaram as experiências de saúde e adoecimento; a vida sexual; e os planos e experiências reprodutivas nos primeiros anos de pandemia. Conclusão: no Brasil, na sobreposição da emergência sanitária com a crise democrática de direitos, fatos sociais e fatos fisiológicos se misturam e se totalizam na experiência histórica e material do corpo sexual e reprodutivo das mulheres, seguindo as linhas de força das precariedades e injustiças de gênero, de raça e de classe. Os relatos das mulheres contribuem para a construção de uma memória coletiva ­não necessariamente unívoca e linear ­da pandemia. Memórias que podem não apenas ilustrar o momento presente, como contribuir para o entendimento e enfrentamento de crises semelhantes futuras.

Objective: this study seeks to comprehend the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women's lives and health, with a particular focus on sexual and reproductive health, andto reflect on sexual and reproductive rights and reproductive justice within the context of the health crisis.Methods:employing an online questionnaire featuring 113 objective questions and one open-ended question for free comments, the study gathered responses from 8,313 women. Out of these, 1,838 utilized the open question to articulate their experiences during the pandemic. The collected material underwent analysis using narrative and thematic approaches, along with memory construction techniques.Results:the findings indicate heightened challenges in accessing health services, particularly for sexual and reproductive health. The pandemic deepened inequities in the sexual division of labor, leading to increased domestic and professional workloads, economic insecurity, elevated tensions in affective-sexual relationships, greater exposure to violence, and notable repercussions on psycho-emotional health. These factors collectively influenced women's health/illness experiences, sexual lives, and reproductive plans during the initial years of the pandemic. Conclusion: the intersection of the health crisis with a democratic crisis in rights has intertwined social and physiological factors into the historical and material experiences of women's sexual and reproductive bodies. These experiences follow the trajectories of gender, race, and class-based precariousness and injustices. Women's accounts contribute to the construction of a collective memory of the pandemic that is not necessarily uniform or linear. Beyond illustrating the present moment, these memories aid in understanding and addressing similar crises in the future.

Objetivo: comprender cómo la pandemia de COVID-19 afectó la vida y la salud de las mujeres, con énfasis en aspectos de salud sexual y reproductiva y reflexionar sobre los derechos sexuales y reproductivos y la justicia reproductiva, en el contexto de la crisis sanitaria. Metodología:se utilizó un cuestionario online con 113 preguntas objetivas y una pregunta abierta para comentarios libres al final. De 8.313 mujeres que respondieron el cuestionario, 1.838 relataron sus experiencias durante la pandemia, en este espacio abierto. Este material fue analizado mediante técnicas análisis de narrativa y temática y de construcción de memoria. Resultados: hubo aumento de las dificultades para acceder a los servicios de salud, especialmente de salud sexual y reproductiva, profundización de las inequidades en la división sexual del trabajo, con sobrecarga de trabajo doméstico y profesional, inseguridad económica, tensiones en las relaciones afectivo-sexuales y mayor exposición. a la violencia, e importantes repercusiones en la salud psicoemocional. Todos estos aspectos afectaron las experiencias de salud/enfermedad, la vida sexual, los planes y experiencias reproductivas, en los primeros años de la pandemia. Conclusión: en Brasil, en el solapamiento de la crisis sanitaria con la crisis democrática y de derechos, hechos sociales y hechos fisiológicos se mezclan y totalizan en la experiencia histórica y material de los cuerpos sexuales y reproductivos de las mujeres, siguiendo las líneas de fuerza de la precariedad y las injusticias. de género, raza y clase. Las narrativas de las mujeres contribuyen a la construcción de una memoria colectiva ­no necesariamente unívoca y lineal ­ de la pandemia. Memorias que no sólo pueden ilustrar el momento presente, sino que también contribuyen a comprender y afrontar crisis futuras similares.

Barreiras enfrentadas pelos enfermeiros na ampliação da inserção do dispositivo intrauterino em pacientes no contexto das Unidades Básicas de Saúde / Challenges faced by nurses in promoting the intrauterine devices insertion among patients in Basic Health Units / Barreras que enfrentan los enfermeros para ampliar la inserción de dispositivos intrauterinos en pacientes en el contexto de las Unidades Básicas de Salud

Objetivo: verificar as barreiras enfrentadas pelos enfermeiros na ampliação da inserção de dispositivo intrauterino (DIU) em pacientes no contexto das Unidades Básicas de Saúde. Metodologia: estudo observacional realizado com 66 enfermeiros da Atenção Primária. O instrumento de coleta foi elaborado por revisão de literatura e validado por especialistas da área da saúde da mulher. A coleta de dados ocorreu de forma remota entre outubro de 2021 e janeiro de 2022. Todas as considerações éticas para pesquisas com seres humanos foram respeitadas. Resultados: observou-se que a maioria não realizou treinamento de inserção de DIU (86,4%), não possuíam experiência de inserção (100%) e nem segurança na técnica (71,2%). Ademais, o DIU não é inserido (83,3%) nas unidades de saúde e, para a inserção, há necessidade de realização de exames (84,8%), como ultrassonografia transvaginal (76,2%), exames de citologia oncótica (92,1%) e teste de gravidez (76,2%). Conclusão: as barreiras observadas neste estudo dificultam o acesso ao DIU na Atenção Primária e afetam os direitos à liberdade, à saúde e ao planejamento reprodutivo. Verificou-se a necessidade da criação de um protocolo assistencial sobre o DIU de cobre e elaboração de uma estratégia de qualificação teórico-prática como forma de ampliação do método e garantia dos direitos sexuais e reprodutivos das mulheres previstos na Constituição Federal.

Objective: to assess the impediments confronted by nurses in the expansion of intrauterine device (IUD) insertion within the context of Basic Health Units.Methodology: an observational study was conducted involving 66 Primary Care nurses. The data collection instrument was formulated through an extensive literature review and subsequently validated by experts specializing in women's health. Data collection transpired remotely between October 2021 and January 2022, adhering to all ethical considerations pertinent to research involving human subjects. Results:findings revealed that a majority of participants had not undergone specific training for IUD insertion (86.4%), lacked practical experience in the procedure (100%), and expressed a lack of confidence in executing the technique (71.2%). Furthermore, the IUD insertion was infrequently performed within health units (83.3%), necessitating ancillary tests, such as transvaginal ultrasound (76.2%), oncotic cytology tests (92.1%), and pregnancy tests (76.2%). Conclusion:the identified barriers in this study impede access to IUDs in Primary Care, thereby encroaching upon fundamental rights related to autonomy, health, and reproductive planning. The study underscores the necessity for the formulation of a comprehensive care protocol concerning the copper IUD and the development of a theoretical-practical training strategy. This strategy aims to broaden the utilization of the method, thereby safeguarding women's sexual and reproductive rights as enshrined in the Federal Constitution.

Objetivo: verificar las barreras que enfrentan los enfermeros en la ampliación de la inserción de dispositivos intrauterinos (DIU) en pacientes en el contexto de Unidades Básicas de Salud. Metodología: estudio observacional realizado con 66 enfermeros de Atención Primaria. El instrumento de recolección fue desarrollado a través de una revisión de la literatura y validado por expertos en el campo de la salud de la mujer. La recolección de datos se realizó de forma remota entre octubre de 2021 y enero de 2022. Se respetaron todas las consideraciones éticas para la investigación con seres humanos. Resultados:se observó que la mayoría no realizó entrenamiento para la inserción del DIU (86,4%), no tenía experiencia en la inserción (100%) y no tenía confianza en la técnica (71,2%). Además, el DIU no se inserta (83,3%) en las unidades de salud y, para su inserción, es necesario realizar pruebas (84,8%), como ecografía transvaginal (76,2%), citología oncótica (92,1%) y test de embarazo. (76,2%). Conclusión:las barreras observadas en este estudio dificultan el acceso a los DIU en Atención Primaria y afectan los derechos a la libertad, la salud y la planificación reproductiva. Era necesario crear un protocolo de atención al DIU de cobre y desarrollar una estrategia de capacitación teórico-práctica como forma de ampliar el método y garantizar los derechos sexuales y reproductivos de las mujeres previstos en la Constitución Federal

Efectividad de la intervención educativa para prevenir el embarazo y enfermedades de transmisión sexual / Effectiveness of educational intervention to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases / Eficácia da intervenção educacional para prevenir a gravidez e as doenças sexualmente transmissíveis

La salud sexual y reproductiva, el embarazo en la adolescencia y las infecciones de trasmisión sexual, son temas tratados en salud pública, adicionalmente cuentan con disímiles estrategias que buscan la reducción del embarazo en adolescentes e infecciones de transmisión sexual. Objetivo. Determinar la efectividad de la intervención educativa en la disminución del embarazo y las enfermedades de trasmisión sexual en adolescentes perteneciente a la Unidad Educativa Guillermo Ordóñez Gómez, de la Provincia de Santa Elena, en Ecuador en el periodo de2021-2022. Materiales y Métodos. Se realizó un estudio cuasi- experimental, con una población de 148 estudiantes, de la cual se consideró la muestra de forma aleatoria simple quedando establecida en 74 estudiantes de 1ro de Bachillerato General Unificado y 48 estudiantes de 2do. Primero se realizó un análisis preliminar (Etapa inicial) que permitió determinar cuál fue la situación inicial y el grado de información de las adolescentes. Resultados. El 51% tenían 15 años. Según la localidad la zona urbana con un 52% y la zona rural con un 48%. el 89% refirieron tener conocimientos y el 3% tal vez, en relación al preservativo masculino el 63% mencionaron que sí conocen, el 32% respondieron no conocerlo, y la satisfacción de los estudiantes con la información recibida, fue del 50% de los beneficiarios se sintieron muy satisfecho con la información recibidas, el 30% de los estudiantes satisfechos, mientras que el 20% de forma neutral. Conclusiones. La intervención educativa resultó adecuada, ya que incrementó el nivel de conocimiento de los adolescentes con respecto a los temas de Salud Sexual y Salud Reproductiva para la prevención de embarazo y enfermedades de transmisión sexual y existió un nivel satisfacción con la información recibida.

Sexual and reproductive health, adolescent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections are topics addressed in public health, and there are also different strategies aimed at reducing adolescent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. Objective. To determine the effectiveness of the educational intervention in the reduction of pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases in adolescents belonging to the Guillermo Ordóñez Gómez Educational Unit, in the Province of Santa Elena, Ecuador, during the period of 21-21-2022. Materials and Methods. A quasi-experimental study was carried out with a population of 148 students, from which the sample was considered in a simple random way, being established in 74 students of 1st grade of General Unified High School and 48 students of 2nd grade. First, a preliminary analysis (initial stage) was carried out to determine the initial situation and the degree of information of the adolescents. Results. Fifty-one percent were 15 years old. According to the locality of the urban area with 52% and the rural area with 48%, 89% reported having knowledge and 3% maybe, in relation to the male condom 63% mentioned that they do know, 32% responded that they did not know, and the satisfaction of the students with the information received was 50% of the beneficiaries were very satisfied with the information received, 30% of the students were satisfied, while 20% were neutral. Conclusions. The educational intervention was adequate, since it increased the level of knowledge of adolescents regarding the topics of Sexual and Reproductive Health for the prevention of pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases and there was a level of satisfaction with the information received.

A saúde sexual e reprodutiva, a gravidez na adolescência e as infecções sexualmente transmissíveis (ISTs) são tópicos abordados na saúde pública, com uma variedade de estratégias destinadas a reduzir a gravidez na adolescência e as ISTs. Objetivo. Determinar a eficácia da intervenção educativa na redução da gravidez na adolescência e das infecções sexualmente transmissíveis em adolescentes pertencentes à Unidade Educacional Guillermo Ordóñez Gómez, na Província de Santa Elena, Equador, durante o período de 21-21-2022. Materiais e métodos. Foi realizado um estudo quase experimental com uma população de 148 alunos, dos quais a amostra foi considerada uma amostra aleatória simples de 74 alunos do 1º ano do Ensino Médio Geral Unificado e 48 alunos do 2º ano. Primeiramente, foi realizada uma análise preliminar (etapa inicial) para determinar a situação inicial e o grau de informação dos adolescentes. Resultados. Cinquenta e um por cento tinham 15 anos de idade. De acordo com a localidade da área urbana com 52% e a área rural com 48%. 89% relataram ter conhecimento e 3% talvez, em relação ao preservativo masculino 63% mencionaram que sabiam, 32% responderam que não sabiam, e a satisfação dos alunos com as informações recebidas foi de 50% dos beneficiários estavam muito satisfeitos com as informações recebidas, 30% dos alunos estavam satisfeitos, enquanto 20% eram neutros. Conclusões. A intervenção educativa foi adequada, pois aumentou o nível de conhecimento dos adolescentes em relação aos temas de Saúde Sexual e Reprodutiva para a prevenção de gravidez e doenças sexualmente transmissíveis, e houve um nível de satisfação com as informações recebidas.

Acceso y prácticas de higiene menstrual en América Latina: revisión de alcance / Menstrual hygiene access and practices in Latin America: scoping review / Acesso e práticas de higiene menstrual na América Latina: revisão de escopo

Objetivo: sintetizar la evidencia disponible relacionada con el acceso y las prácticas de higiene menstrual en América Latina y el Caribe. Método: revisión de alcance de la literatura con protocolo de investigación registrado en el Open Science Framework, realizada en las bases de datos bibliográficas: PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science y Portal Regional da Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde. Los datos fueron analizados mediante estadística descriptiva simple y análisis temático. Resultados: se incluyeron 15 publicaciones, la mayoría de las cuales trataban sobre adolescentes en Brasil: 12 artículos, dos informes técnicos y una monografía de trabajo de conclusión de curso. Como temas recurrentes en las publicaciones se destacan: acceso a condiciones dignas para el manejo de la higiene menstrual; necesidad de acceso a información sobre el manejo de la higiene menstrual; y prácticas para el manejo de la higiene menstrual. Conclusión: adolescentes informan dificultades para acceder a baños, agua y materiales absorbentes, y falta de información sobre la salud menstrual, incluso en las escuelas, lo que lleva al ausentismo escolar. De esta manera, las lagunas en la literatura científica latinoamericana revelan desigualdades y diversidad en las experiencias menstruales interseccionadas por categorías como género, clase social y etnia.

Objective: to synthesize available evidence related to menstrual hygiene access and practices in Latin America and the Caribbean. Method: literature scoping review with research protocol registered in the Open Science Framework, carried out in the bibliographic databases: PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science and Portal Regional da Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde. Data were analyzed using simple descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. Results: 15 publications were included, the majority of which addressed adolescents in Brazil: 12 articles, two technical reports and a course conclusion monograph. As recurring themes in the publications, the following stand out: Access to dignified conditions for managing menstrual hygiene; Need for access to information on menstrual hygiene management; and Practices for managing menstrual hygiene. Conclusion: adolescents report difficulties in accessing toilets, water and absorbent materials, and lack of information about menstrual health, including in schools, leading to school absenteeism. Thus, gaps in the Latin American scientific literature reveal inequalities and diversity in menstrual experiences intersected by categories such as gender, social class and ethnicity

Objetivo: sintetizar evidências disponíveis relacionadas ao acesso e práticas de higiene menstrual na América Latina e Caribe. Método: revisão de escopo da literatura com protocolo de pesquisa registrado no Open Science Framework, realizada nas bases de dados bibliográficas: PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science e Portal Regional da Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde. Os dados foram analisados por estatística descritiva simples e análise temática. Resultados: foram incluídas 15 publicações, cuja maioria abordava adolescentes no Brasil: 12 artigos, dois relatórios técnicos e uma monografia de trabalho de conclusão de curso. Como temas recorrentes nas publicações, destacam-se: acesso a condições dignas para o manejo da higiene menstrual; necessidade de acesso à informação sobre manejo da higiene menstrual; e práticas para manejo da higiene menstrual. Conclusão: adolescentes relatam dificuldades de acesso a sanitários, água e materiais absorventes, e falta de informação sobre saúde menstrual, inclusive nas escolas, levando ao absenteísmo escolar. Assim, lacunas na literatura científica latino-americana revelam desigualdades e diversidade nas experiências menstruais interseccionadas por categorias como gênero, classe social e etnia.

Significado de afrontar una interrupción voluntaria del embarazo tardía en mujeres que se realizaron el procedimiento en instituciones de salud de dos ciudades colombianas / Meaning of having to cope with voluntary termination of late pregnancy in women undergoing the procedure in healthcare institutions of two Colombian cities

Objetivos: El aborto es un derecho en salud sexual y reproductiva de la mujer en Colombia, sin embargo no toda la sociedad colombiana reconoce este derecho. Este trabajo busca comprender la transformación de los significados después de haber afrontado una interrupción voluntaria del embarazo tardía, en mujeres residentes en Colombia, y su interacción con familiares, amigos y sistema de salud. Materiales y métodos: Investigación hermenéutica desde un paradigma constructivista, el análisis se hizo desde una perspectiva feminista con técnicas de la teoría fundamentada: codificación, categorización y comparación constante. Se realizaron 19 entrevistas semiestructuradas a 18 mujeres residentes en Colombia que se sometieron a interrupción voluntaria del embarazo tardía definida por ser una gestación mayor a 20 semanas, acompañada de feticidio e inducción de parto, en dos ciudades colombianas, entre 2016 y 2020. Además, se realizaron dos grupos focales, uno con algunas de las entrevistadas, y otro con feministas expertas para triangular la información emergente del proceso investigativo y profundizar los hallazgos. Resultados: Las mujeres tenían un significado negativo y contrario sobre la interrupción voluntaria del embarazo, pero cuando se encuentran inmersas en una situación que las obliga a terminar con la gestación, contravienen los significados propios y los de su sociedad y buscan justificaciones que les ayuden a mantener la decisión. Esta confrontación las hace reflexionar profunda e íntimamente y las lleva a transformar sus vidas. Conclusiones: Los significados sobre el aborto, en las mujeres que se realizan interrupción voluntaria del embarazo tardía, generalmente son contrarios a este derecho en salud sexual y reproductiva. Posterior al evento estos significados se transforman por medio de la reflexión consciente de las mujeres al tener que enfrentar sus propios significados y los de la sociedad.

Objectives: As part of sexual and reproductive health, abortion is a woman's right in Colombia. However, not all the members of Colombian society recognize this right. The aim of this work is to understand the transformation of meanings after having to cope with voluntary termination of late pregnancy in women living in Colombia, as well as their interaction with family and friends and the health system. Material and methods: Hermeneutic research undertaken within a constructivist paradigm and analyzed from a feminist perspective using grounded theory techniques: coding, categorization and constant comparison. Nineteen semi-structured interviews were conducted among 18 women living in Colombia who underwent voluntary termination of late pregnancy defined as more than 20 weeks of gestation, accompanied by feticide and labor induction, in two Colombian cities between 2016 and 2020. Besides, two focus groups were conducted, one with some of the interviewees and another with feminist experts in order to cross-reference the information derived from the research process and delve deeper into the findings. Results: Women attached a negative and opposite meaning to voluntary termination of pregnancy, but once they found themselves in a situation that forced them to put an end to gestation, they transgressed their own meanings and those of society to find justifications to help them uphold their decision. This confrontation brought them to a place of profound and intimate reflection and led them to transform their lives. Conclusions: Meanings regarding abortion in women who undergo late pregnancy termination are usually contrary to this right in sexual and reproductive health. After the event, these meanings become transformed through a process of conscious reflection as women come face-to-face with their own meanings and those of society.

Racismo antinegro e morte materna por COVID-19: o que vimos na Pandemia? / Anti-Black racism and maternal death from COVID-19: what have we seen in the Pandemic?

Resumo O racismo antinegro atravessa a vida das mulheres pretas e pardas comprometendo a saúde sexual e reprodutiva. O racismo obstétrico que ocorre durante a gravidez, pré-natal, parto, aborto e puerpério atinge estas mulheres expondo-as à desfechos maternos negativos e muitas vezes letais. Este estudo objetiva apresentar o racismo e suas manifestações na morte materna por COVID-19. Estudo transversal, com dados das notificações de COVID-19 entre gestantes e puérperas registradas na base de dados da Síndrome Respiratória Aguda Grave (2021 e 2022). Foram coletadas informações sobre raça/cor, idade, região, sinais e sintomas clínicos, UTI e óbitos. Os resultados apontam como o racismo afeta as gestantes e puérperas pretas e pardas, que apresentam maior letalidade por COVID-19 comparada às brancas (diferença que alcança os 14,02%), em particular no puerpério. Gestantes pretas e pardas são as que menos acessaram UTI. Após ajustes, a chance de óbito materno no puerpério para as mulheres pretas foi 62% maior em comparação as brancas (RC=1,62; 95%IC: 1,01-2,63). O racismo e suas manifestações (des)organizam as trajetórias reprodutivas das mulheres pretas e pardas que na sua interação com o sexismo contribuem para desfechos maternos negativos e letais por COVID-19.

Abstract Anti-Black Racism traverses the lives of Black and Brown women, compromising sexual and reproductive health. Obstetric racism during pregnancy, prenatal care, childbirth, abortion, and puerperium affects these women, exposing them to harmful and often lethal maternal outcomes. This study aims to present racism and its manifestations in maternal death by COVID-19. It included data from COVID-19 notifications among pregnant women and puerperae recorded in the severe acute respiratory syndrome database (2021 and 2022). Information on race/skin color, age, region, clinical signs and symptoms, ICU, and deaths were collected. The results indicate how racism affects Black and Brown pregnant women and puerperae, who have higher lethality due to COVID-19 compared to White women (a difference of 14.02%), particularly in the puerperium. Black and Brown pregnant women least accessed the ICU. After adjustments, maternal death in the puerperium for Black women was 62% more likely than for White women (OR=1.62; 95%CI: 1.01-2.63). Racism and its manifestations (dis)organize the reproductive trajectories of Black and Brown women, whose interaction with sexism contributes to harmful and lethal maternal outcomes by COVID-19.

A propósito de una experiencia de gestión de la Sociedad Peruana de Obstetricia y Ginecología (SPOG)

Las sociedades médicas usualmente tienen como misión y visión la mejora de competencias de los asociados y por ello las actividades académicas suelen ser la finalidad más importante. La Sociedad Peruana de Obstetricia y Ginecología (SPOG) lo hace también, pero en el país se ha constituido referente de la salud de la mujer y es parte del grupo asesor del Ministerio de Salud; promueve y defiende políticas públicas en beneficio de la salud sexual y reproductiva, con impulso reciente de la vacunación de las gestantes contra el COVID-19 que permitió reducir las muertes maternas. En el año 2023, la SPOG defiende el derecho de las mujeres a la anticoncepción de emergencia ante el Tribunal Constitucional y del aborto terapéutico ante la Corte Suprema de Justicia. Además, se publica desde el año 1955 la Revista Peruana de Ginecología y Obstetricia (RPGO) que, con el apoyo de las diferentes directivas de la SPOG, ha logrado recientemente su indexación a Scopus. Al revisar el último Plan Estratégico 2022-2026, la SPOG puede ser considerada una sociedad académica moderna que busca ser autosostenible mediante la ejecución de proyectos con la cooperación externa y de organismos internacionales y con el apoyo de los asociados y una administración moderna transparente y eficiente. Las sociedades médicas actuales y del futuro no solo conducen la actividad académica científica de su especialidad, sino también participan en las políticas públicas de salud del área de su competencia.

Medical societies usually have as their mission and vision the improvement of their members' competencies and therefore academic activities are usually the most important objective. The Sociedad Peruana de Obstetricia y Ginecología (SPOG) is an academic institution, but it has become a reference for women's health and is part of the Advisory Group of the Ministry of Health; it promotes and defends public policies for the benefit of sexual and reproductive health, recently promoting the vaccination of pregnant women against COVID-19 and reducing maternal deaths. In 2023, SPOG defends women's right to emergency contraception before the Constitutional Court and therapeutic abortion before the Supreme Court of Justice. In addition, the Peruvian Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics (RPGO, for its acronym in Spanish) has been published since 1955 and with the support of the different SPOG boards has recently been indexed in Scopus. In reviewing the latest Strategic Plan 2022-2026, SPOG can be considered a modern academic society that seeks to be self-sustainable through the implementation of projects with external cooperation and with the support of the associates and a modern transparent and efficient administration. Current and future medical societies not only conduct the scientific academic activity of their specialty but also participate in public health policies in the area of their competence.

Effect of Endometriosis on Cumulus ATP, Number of Mitochondria and Oocyte Maturity in Cumulus Oocyte Complex in Mice / Efeito da endometriose no cumulus ATP, número de mitocôndrias e maturidade oocitária no complexo oocitário cumulus em camundongos

Abstract Objective Endometriosis causes a decrease in oocyte quality. However, this mechanism is not fully understood. The present study aimed to analyze the effect of endometriosis on cumulus cell adenosine triphosphate ATP level, the number of mitochondria, and the oocyte maturity level. Methods A true experimental study with a post-test only control group design on experimental animals. Thirty-two mice were divided into control and endometriosis groups. Cumulus oocyte complex (COC) was obtained from all groups. Adenosine triphosphate level on cumulus cells was examined using the Elisa technique, the number of mitochondria was evaluated with a confocal laser scanning microscope and the oocyte maturity level was evaluated with an inverted microscope. Results The ATP level of cumulus cells and the number of mitochondria in the endometriosis group increased significantly (p < 0.05; p < 0.05) while the oocyte maturity level was significantly lower (p < 0.05). There was a significant relationship between ATP level of cumulus cells and the number of mitochondrial oocyte (p < 0.01). There was no significant relationship between cumulus cell ATP level and the number of mitochondrial oocytes with oocyte maturity level (p > 0.01; p > 0.01). The ROC curve showed that the number of mitochondrial oocytes (AUC = 0.672) tended to be more accurate than cumulus cell ATP level (AUC = 0.656) in determining the oocyte maturity level. Conclusion In endometriosis model mice, the ATP level of cumulus cells and the number of mitochondrial oocytes increased while the oocyte maturity level decreased. There was a correlation between the increase in ATP level of cumulus cells and an increase in the number of mitochondrial oocytes.

Gravidez na adolescência: aspectos epidemiológicos da maternidade precoce no estado do Pará, Brasil / Adolescent pregnancy: epidemiological aspects of early motherhood in the state of Pará, Brazil

A adolescência é caracterizada por modificações físicas, mentais e comportamentais nesta fase de transição para a vida adulta. Avaliaram-se a taxa de fecundidade de mulheres de 15 a 19 anos residentes nas macrorregiões de saúde do estado do Pará e seus parâmetros sociodemográficos, da gestação e parto, no período de 2010 a 2020. O estudo é descritivo e analítico e utilizou dados do SINASC/DATASUS. Em 2014, a maior taxa de fecundidade (106,5%) foi na Macrorregião de Saúde III. As mães solteiras ou em união consensual, cor/raça parda e entre 8 a 11 anos de estudo foram as predominantes. O pré-natal foi de quatro a seis consultas entre 37 e 41 semanas. A gravidez precoce em adolescentes expõe a riscos sociais e de saúde como abandono escolar, falta de rede de apoio nos cuidados do bebê, prejuízo na colocação no mercado de trabalho e problemas de saúde mental.

Adolescence is the transition phase to adulthood when physical, mental, and behavioral changes occur. The study evaluated the fertility rate of women aged 15 to 19 years living in the health macroregions of the state of Pará and their sociodemographic parameters, pregnancy and childbirth, from 2010 to 2020. The study is descriptive and analytical and uses data from SINASC/DATASUS. In 2014, the highest fertility rate (106.5%) was in Health Macroregion III. Single mothers or mothers in consensual unions, brown color/race, and between 8 and 11 years of study were the predominant ones. They had four to six prenatal care appointments between 37 and 41 weeks. Early pregnancy in adolescents exposes them to social and health risks such as school dropout, lack of support network in baby care, disadvantage in the labor market, and mental health problems.

Salud sexual y reproductiva en exguerrilleras colombianas antes del Acuerdo de Paz y después de este / Sexual and Reproductive Health of Former Colombian Female Guerrillas before and after the Peace Agreement / Saúde sexual e reprodutiva em ex-guerrilheiras colombianas antes e depois do Acordo de Paz

El objetivo de este artículo es describir las experiencias en salud sexual y reproductiva de exguerrilleras de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia-Ejército del Pueblo (fARC-EP) durante el conflicto armado y después de la firma del Acuerdo de Paz. A lo largo de 2018 se realizó un estudio de caso interpretativo a través de observación participante, once entrevistas y dos grupos focales. En las fARC-EP no hubo un enfoque de salud sexual y reproductiva integral ni con perspectiva de género; se privilegió la prevención del embarazo con métodos y sanciones para las mujeres. Debido a su carácter de ejército clandestino, las decisiones no eran tomadas de manera individual, y la autoridad del superior implicaba las relaciones erótico-afectivas, aunque se garantizaba una atención expedita para casos de urgencias. Posterior a la firma del acuerdo, con su consiguiente inserción en el sistema de salud colombiano, se amplían las posibilidades de atención para casos no urgentes, pero persisten las barreras de atención del sistema de salud.

This study examined the sexual and reproductive health statuses of former female guerrillas of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People's Army (fARC-EP) during the armed conflict and after the signing of the peace agreement. During 2018, an interpretive case study was conducted through the participant observation, 11 interviews, and 2 focus groups. In the fARC-EP group, no comprehensive approach to sexual and reproductive health was noted from a gender perspective, but pregnancy prevention using methods and sanctions for women was found to be privileged. Owing to its characteristic as a clandestine army, decisions were not made individually, and the authority of the superior involved erotic-affective relationships, although expedited attention was guaranteed for emergency cases. After the signing of the agreement, with its consequent insertion into the Colombian health system, the possibilities of care for non-urgent cases have been expanded, with the barriers to healthcare being emphasized

O objetivo deste artigo é descrever as experiências em saúde sexual e reprodutiva de ex-guerrilheiras das Forças Armadas Revolucionárias da Colômbia - Exército Popular (fARC-EP) durante o conflito armado e após a assinatura do acordo de paz. Durante o ano de 2018, foi realizado um estudo de caso interpretativo através da observação participante, 11 entrevistas e dois grupos focais. Nas fARC-EP não havia abordagem integral da saúde sexual e reprodutiva ou perspectiva de gênero; privilegiou-se a prevenção da gravidez com métodos e sanções para as mulheres. Por ser um exército clandestino, as decisões não eram tomadas individualmente, e a autoridade do superior implicava relações erótico-afetivas, embora garantisse atendimento ágil em casos de emergência. Após a assinatura do convênio, com sua consequente inserção no sistema de saúde colombiano, ampliam-se as possibilidades de atendimento aos casos não urgentes, mas enfatizam-se as barreiras para o atendimento no sistema de saúde.

NEED FOR IMPROVING THE KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES OF ADOLESCENT GIRLS REGARDING MENSTRUAL HYGIENE AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH: A STUDY FROM URBANIZED VILLAGES OF NORTH INDIA

Context: In India nearly 71% of adolescent girls have no knowledge about menstruation until menarche. Menstrual practices still face several social, cultural, and religious restrictions and discouragement of open discussion on the topic acts like a major deterrent in the path of menstrual hygiene management. Moreover, lack of knowledge and incorrect practices during menstruation can sometimes have serious health outcomes. Hence, it becomes imperative to ascertain the knowledge of adolescent girls about menstruation and reproductive health and the practices adopted by them during menstruation so that health education programs can to tailored to address the gaps. The study Aims: aims to assess the knowledge of adolescent girls and their current practices with regard to menstrual hygiene and reproductive health and study the association of these with socio-demographic variables. This cross-sectional community based Methods: descriptive study was conducted among 181 adolescent girls selected from two urbanized villages of Meerut district of India using a semi-structured questionnaire. For assessment of level of knowledge a scoring system was developed. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used for analysis. Based on the scoring, 77.3% of our study participants had overall poor Results: knowledge about menstruation and reproductive health, nearly 20% had satisfactory knowledge and only 2.2% had good knowledge. Most participants reported using sanitary napkins during menses (80.7%) and the remaining were using clean cloth (19.3%). 100% of the participants whose mothers were illiterate had poor knowledge about menstrual hygiene and reproductive health. Participants whose mothers were engaged in semi-skilled or skilled work were more likely to have satisfactory (39.4%) or good (4.3%) knowledge scores. Overall knowledge of our study participants regarding Conclusion: menstrual hygiene and reproductive health was poor; however the practices adopted by them during menstruation were good. The two main impediments in the path of menstrual hygiene management were lack of knowledge and non availability of services at affordable cost

Necesidades en salud sexual y reproductiva en mujeres migrantes venezolanas

Objetivo . Conocer las necesidades en salud sexual y reproductiva de la población venezolana migrante residente en Lima y Trujillo. Métodos . La muestra estuvo constituida por 1,616 mujeres, de ellas 1,114 mujeres del cono sur de Lima y 502 mujeres de la provincia de Trujillo, a quienes se les aplicó una encuesta para evaluar las siguientes dimensiones: características poblacionales, requerimientos de servicios de salud, salud materna, planificación familiar, prevención del cáncer de cuello uterino y mama e infecciones de transmisión sexual. Resultados . La mayoría de las mujeres venezolanas tenía entre 20 y 34 años. Contaban con cédula de identidad en un 66,8%; sin embargo, en 60% el documento no se encontraba vigente y más del 80% no tenía regularizada su condición migratoria. El estado conviviente correspondía a 46% y soltera a 40,8%. El 56,7% de las encuestadas indicó tener estudios secundarios; el 82,2% tenía un ingreso mensual familiar menor de 900 soles; el 75,1% en Lima y el 94% en Trujillo refirió no contar con algún tipo de seguro. Solo el 48% usaba algún método anticonceptivo, preferentemente los métodos anticonceptivos reversibles de larga duración. Entre 78% y 85,1% no hacía uso de servicios de prevención del cáncer de cuello uterino y más del 90% no lo hacía para prevención de cáncer de mama. Las infecciones de transmisión sexual estuvieron presentes en 2 y 5% de la población encuestada, respectivamente. Conclusión . El perfil de salud sexual y reproductiva (SSR) de la población migrante venezolana de las zonas de estudio tuvieron sus características propias no comparables con la vulnerabilidad de la población peruana, y revela que en ellas existen necesidades en SSR que requieren ser atendidas.

Objective : To determine the sexual and reproductive health needs of the Venezuelan migrant population residing in Lima and Trujillo. Methods : The sample consisted of 1,616 women, including 1,114 women from the southern cone of Lima and 502 women from the province of Trujillo. A survey was applied to evaluate the following dimensions: population characteristics, health service requirements, maternal health, family planning, cervical and breast cancer prevention, and sexually transmitted infections. Results : Most of the Venezuelan women were between 20-34 years old. They had an identity card in 66.8%; however, 60% of them did not have a valid document and more than 80% did not have their migratory status regularized. 46% were cohabiters and 40.8% were single. 56.7% reported having secondary education. 82.2% had a monthly family income of less than 900 soles; 75.1% in Lima and 94% in Trujillo reported not having any type of insurance. Only 48% used any contraceptive method, preferably long-acting reversible contraceptive methods. Between 78%85.1% did not use cervical cancer prevention services and more than 90% did not use breast cancer prevention services. Sexually transmitted infections were present in 2 and 5% of the surveyed population. Conclusion : The sexual and reproductive health (SRH) profile of the Venezuelan migrant population in the study areas had its own characteristics that was not comparable with the vulnerability of the Peruvian population, and reveals that they have SRH needs that require attention.

Examining the correlation between sexual and reproductive health stigmatization level and gender perception: a case of a university in Turkey - a descriptive cross-sectional study

Abstract BACKGROUND Stigmatization, which emerges depending on the sexual behavior of young individuals, leads to negative health and social outcomes, such as shame, social marginalization, violence, and mental health morbidity. Objective: This study aimed to examine the correlation between the level of sexual and reproductive health stigma and gender perception in female university students. DESIGN AND SETTING: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at the Faculty of Health Sciences of a university in Turkey. METHODS: The data of this study were collected from digital media between July and October 2020 from a study population of 385 students. The data were collected using the Personal Information Form, including the socio-demographic characteristics of students, the Sexual and Reproductive Health Stigmatization Scale in Young Women and the Perception of Gender Scale. Descriptive statistics, independent samples t-test, analysis of variance, and Pearson's correlation test were used to assess the data. RESULTS: It was determined that there was a negative correlation between the Sexual and Reproductive Health Stigmatization Scale in Young Women and the Perception of Gender Scale (r = -0.173, P = 0.001). CONCLUSION: It was determined that as the gender perception in the young women who participated in the study increased, the sexual and reproductive health stigmatization level decreased. The sexual and reproductive health stigmatization levels of the participants were at an above average level, and gender perception was at a medium level.

Manejo das enfermeiras sobre abordagem sindrômica na atenção primária à saúde / Nurses' management of the syndromic approach in primary health care / Gestión del enfoque sindrómico en atención primaria por parte de las enfermeras

Introdução: As Infecções Sexualmente Transmissíveis configuram um problema de saúde pública grave, tendo a consulta de enfermagem baseada na abordagem sindrômica como mecanismo de mitigação. Objetivos: analisar o manejo das enfermeiras sobre abordagem sindrômica na atenção primária à saúde, apreender os conhecimentos das enfermeiras sobre abordagem sindrômica na atenção primária à saúde, caracterizar as estratégias de manejo das enfermeiras sobre abordagem sindrômica na atenção primária à saúde e conhecer os fluxos de atendimento da rede assistencial em saúde na abordagem sindrômica. Metodologia: Estudo qualitativo, exploratório e descritivo, realizado com oito enfermeiras das Unidades de Saúde da Família de um município no interior da Bahia- Brasil. A coleta de dados foi realizada através da entrevista semiestruturada, presencial ou remota via Google Meet e a análise utilizada foi a técnica de conteúdo temática proposta por Bardin. Principais Resultados: O conhecimento das enfermeiras mostrou-se incipiente sobre o tema, porém, as profissionais que tiveram curso sobre o tema demonstraram construção teórica na abordagem sindrômica. Identificou-se que as estratégias de manejo estão baseadas em práticas assistenciais e educacionais da enfermagem e encaminhamento médico. Por fim, notou-se a utilização da referência para serviços especializados em algumas patologias específica, contudo, há falha na contrarreferência. Conclusão: Diante disso, aponta-se a necessidade de educação permanente, bem como é essencial a padronização dos fluxos e melhoria do sistema de contrarreferência dos serviços da abordagem sindrômica na Atenção Primária à Saúde.

Introduction: Sexually Transmitted Infections constitute a serious public health problem, with the nursing consultation based on the syndromic approach as a mitigation mechanism. Objectives: to analyze nurses management of the syndromic approach in primary health care, learn nurses knowledge of the syndromic approach in primary health care, characterize nurses management strategies regarding the syndromic approach in primary health care, and learn about the service flows of the health care network in the syndromic approach. Methodology: Qualitative, exploratory and descriptive study, carried out with eight nurses from the Family Health Units of a municipality in the interior of Bahia-Brazil. Data collection was carried out through semi- structured, face-to-face or remote interviews via Google Meet and the analysis used was the thematic content technique proposed by Bardin. Main Results: The nurses' knowledge was incipient on the subject, however, the professionals who had taken a course on the subject demonstrated theoretical construction in the syndromic approach. It was identified that the management strategies are based on care and educational nursing practices and medical referral. Finally, the use of referrals to services specialized in some specific pathologies was noted, however, there is a failure in the counter-referral. Conclusion: In view of this, the need for permanent education is pointed out, as well as the standardization of flows and improvement of the counter-referral system of services of the syndromic approach in Primary Health Care.

Introducción: Las Infecciones Sexualmente Transmisibles constituyen un grave problema de salud pública, teniendo la consulta de enfermería basada en el abordaje sindrómico como mecanismo de mitigación. Objetivos: analizar el manejo de las enfermeras sobre el abordaje sindrómico en la atención primaria en salud, aprehender los conocimientos de las enfermeras sobre el abordaje sindrómico en la atención primaria en salud, caracterizar las estrategias de manejo de las enfermeras sobre el abordaje sindrómico en la atención primaria en salud y conocer los flujos de atención de la red asistencial en salud sobre el abordaje sindrómico. Metodologia: Estudo qualitativo, exploratório e descritivo, realizado com oito enfermeiras das Unidades de Saúde da Família de um município no interior da Bahia-Brasil. La recogida de datos se realizó mediante entrevista semiestructurada, presencial o a distancia a través de Google Meet y el análisis utilizado fue la técnica de contenido temático propuesta por Bardin. Resultados principales: El conocimiento de las enfermeras sobre el tema parece incipiente, aunque los profesionales que han recibido formación sobre el tema han demostrado una construcción teórica en el abordaje sindrómico. Se identificó que las estrategias de manejo se basan en prácticas asistenciales y educativas de enfermería y encaminamiento médico. Por último, se observó que el uso de la referencia para servicios especializados en algunas patologías específicas, sin embargo, ha fallado en la contrarreferencia. Conclusão: Diante isso, aponta-se a necessidade de educação permanente, bem como é essencial a padronização dos fluxos e melhoria do sistema de contrarreferência dos serviços da abordagem sindrômica na Atenção Primária à Saúde.

Coenzyme Q10 in Male and Female Infertility

Infertility is a medical condition that can cause psychological, physical, mental, spiritual, and medical detriments to the patient. Infertility can also be a marker of an underlying chronic disease associated with infertility. It is currently affecting one out of six couples worldwide. The pathophysiology of male and female infertility is multifactorial and still not fully elucidated. Both are related to an imbalance between the production of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) and antioxidant defences. Antioxidants are biological and chemical compounds that are synthesized endogenously or exogenously, counteract oxidative stress and act as free radical scavengers. Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a lipidsoluble quinone acting as an effective antioxidant, which prevents lipid peroxidation and DNA oxidation. It empowers the body’s energy production cycle through Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) synthesis and has long been used to ameliorate infertility outcomes. Evidence suggests that CoQ10 shows beneficial effects on semen quality, quantity, and mobility in male infertility. Moreover, the potential benefits of oral antioxidants on female infertility treatment are being increasingly investigated, including CoQ10. CoQ10 treatment significantly increases fertilization rate, the number of high-quality embryos, and higher clinical pregnancy and live birth rates. Furthermore, CoQ10 administration enhances ovarian response to stimulation and improves oocyte and embryo quality. Hence, available evidence and clinical studies suggest that CoQ10 supplementation could be considered an inexpensive, safe therapy to enhance infertility treatment in men and women of reproductive age