Author:

• Jader Dornelas Neto - Dornelas Neto, Jader - Centro Universitário Cesumar, Departamento de Medicina - <jaderdornelas@hotmail.com>

Co-author(s):

• Mirian Ueda Yamaguchi - Yamaguchi, M.U. - Maringá, PR - Centro Universitário Cesumar, Mestrado em promoção da saúde - <mirianueda@gmail.com>
• Lucia Elaine Ranieri Cortez - Cortez, Lucia Elaine Ranieri - Centro Universitário Cesumar, Mestrado em promoção da saúde - <lucia.cortez@unicesumar.edu.br>
• Amanda Sayuri Nakamura - Nakamura, Amanda Sayuri - Centro Universitário Cesumar, Departamento de Medicina - <amanda.nakamura2@hotmail.com>

Thematic Area:

Saúde do Idoso

Abstract:

The prolongation of sexual life, added to unsafe practices, reflects on the possibility of STDs in older people. The purpose is to analyze the evolution trend of STDs among the elderly in Brazil and in the world and also identify the main issues addressed in the literature, providing data that can support public policies that address the health of older people. A systematic review was performed in LILACS, IBECS, Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, SciELO and PubMed. Of a total of 979 studies found, 44 matched the inclusion criteria and were included in the review. Six main themes were identified: risk factors for infection (34 studies), the influence of Sildenafil as a possible factor (18), diagnosis of STDs in general (20), HIV treatment (24), comorbidities related to HIV (24) and main aspects of prevention (20). More than one theme can be found in each study. We conclude that this age group remains out of the focus of public policies of health promotion in the STDs context. Therefore, there is a need for awareness about changes in behavior and epidemiological profile of this population.

Keywords:

Sexually Transmitted Diseases HIV Aged Public Policies Health Promotion

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