Publications by authors named "Karina B Roque"
Front Public Health
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- - Incarcerated women face severe health risks, particularly high rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like HPV, which can lead to serious complications in the female reproductive system.
- - A study of 299 women in a São Paulo prison found a 62.2% prevalence of HPV, with a significant percentage of high-risk strains, along with a 72.8% prevalence of other STIs, indicating a critical public health issue.
- - The findings suggest that there is a need for enhanced health policies in Brazil targeting female prisoners, including better screening and treatment strategies to reduce STI incidence and prevent cervical cancer.
