ANALYSIS OF ACCESS TO HEALTH SERVICES BY SEX WORKERS.
ABSTRACT
Objective: Based on the data collected and the theoretical frame of reference used, it is noticed that several factors interfere in the access of sex professionals to Primary Health Care (PHC). These factors range from social members to the attendance of health unit professionals, which is strongly influenced by social culture. Furthermore, the structure and organization of the environment also influence the access, not only for professionals, but for all patients who use the health system.Considerations: 50 sex workers were interviewed, among them 13 (26%) are between the age group of 18 to 21 years old. Regarding ethnicity, 39 (78%) participants were characterized as non-black. Regarding the level of education, 30 (60%) had not elementary school completed, which they attended just between 3 to 8 years. Regarding the time profession, about 18 (36%) women work for 1 to 3 years. Results: It is a descriptive, census-based, cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach, carried out between July and August 2017, with 50 female professionals. Methods: To analyze the factors associated with the access of sex workers to PHC.
Keywords: Sex workers; Access to health services; Primary attention
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