Attention to Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Women Experiencing Homelessness

Perspectives of Street Clinic Nurses

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ID21433719
AuthorsNayara Gonçalves Barbosa (0000-0003-3646-4133, Universidade de São Paulo), Isabelle de Fatima Fernandes (0000-0003-3232-7481, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora), Natália Maria Vieira Pereira-Caldeira (0000-0002-4231-7116, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora), Lise Maria Carvalho Mendes (0000-0001-9325-8382, Universidade de São Paulo), Janaína Costa Barreto (0009-0000-8828-6696, Centro Social Nossa Senhora do Bom Parto, Brasil), Flávia Azevedo Gomes-Sponholz (0000-0003-1540-0659, Universidade de São Paulo), Lúcia Yasuko Izumi Nichiata (0000-0001-6515-4404, Universidade de São Paulo), Thais de Oliveira Gozzo (0000-0002-7687-9459, Universidade de São Paulo)
Year2026
Volume35
Publication date2026-01-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueTexto & Contexto - Enfermagem (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0104-0707 • E-ISSN: 1980-265X
PublisherFapUNIFESP (SciELO) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1590/1980-265x-tce-2025-0202en
OpenAlexW7167508478
LanguageEN
References cited15

Objective: To analyze the care practices provided to women experiencing homelessness by Street Clinic nurses in the context of sexually transmitted infections. Method: Descriptive, qualitative study analyzed in light of the concept of vulnerability. Remote semi-structured interviews were conducted between October 2022 and June 2024 with 12 nurses working in the Street Clinic program in the Northern region of Brazil. Results: Vulnerability permeates nursing care in all its dimensions. In street-based practice, nurses employ different strategies for prevention, health promotion, diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections, as well as referrals and territorial interventions. A context of programmatic vulnerability is evident within the networked care provided to women experiencing homelessness. Conclusion: Care practices aimed at women experiencing homelessness for the prevention of sexually transmitted infections are challenging and traverse multiple dimensions of vulnerability. The actions carried out by nurses in loco within the territory contribute to improving access to care for this population

Context (archaeology) · Health care · Qualitative research · Sexually transmitted disease · Vulnerability (computing) · Health, Education, and Cultural Studies · Homelessness and Social Issues · Psychodrama and Leishmaniasis Studies

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