Sexually transmitted infections and mental health: Integrative review

Lucas Fernandes de Oliveira 1, *, Louise Almeida Lima Freitas 2, Maria Alix Leite Araújo 1, Ana Fátima Braga Rocha 1 and Ana Karinne Dantas de Oliveira 3

1 Graduate Program in Collective Health, University of Fortaleza (UNIFOR). Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil.

2 Graduation in Nursing, University of Fortaleza (UNIFOR). Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil.

3 Graduate Program in Public Health, University State of Ceará (UECE). Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. 
 
Review Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2023, 18(01), 879–884
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2023.18.1.0672
 
Publication history: 
Received on 07 March 2023; revised on 15 April 2023; accepted on 18 April 2023
 
Abstract: 
Mental disorders increase the risk of developing diseases and lack of self-care, with Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) being one of the major causes of infection in this group. This study is an integrative review with the objective of answering the guiding questions: Which professional category is most public on the subject? What are the years of greatest publication? Which journal published the most on the subject? Which region has the largest number of publications on the subject? What is the population cited in the studies? Given the inclusion criteria, four articles were selected. Because it is a serious problem to be faced by professionals, as well as the need to advance in care and care practices for a comprehensive and positive care, aiming to reduce the incidence of STIs in this population.
 
Keywords: 
Sexually Transmitted Diseases; Sexual Health; Mental Disorders; Comprehensive Health Care
 
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