ATTENTION TO SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS AND WOMEN’S HEALTH

Abstract

Introduction: Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) can happen due to the exposure of: bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms, which are responsible for affecting the woman and her partner with some pathologies. As the diversity of STIs is extensive, there have been several transmission conditions as well, which may be: sexual contact, anywhere in the genitals, without the use of condoms, in the vertical or transplacental form, during breastfeeding, in skin-to-skin contact or with contaminated fluids. Objective: To characterize attention to sexually transmitted infections in women’s health. Methodology: Bibliographic study, by reading articles in Portuguese and English, published in the period from 2016 to 2020, on digital platforms. Results: In the world, the woman and her partner can be affected by several infections, such as: Mole cancer; Condylomata acuminata; Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID); Donovanosis; Gonorrhea and chlamydia infection; Genital herpes; HIV infection; Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection; HTLV infection; Venereal lymphogranuloma (LGV); Syphilis; Gonococcal and Non-Gonococcal Urethritis. It is necessary to encourage the use of condoms, carry out health education actions in the community, guide the performance of the cytological examination, and advise on the frequency of rapid tests. Final Considerations: There are countless factors that need to be addressed in women’s health care, especially when targeting sexually transmitted infections. It is necessary to inform about the contagion, possibilities of infection, and to go to the health units seeking care and health prevention. Studies with this theme are considered relevant to strengthen care for these women and their partners.