Tuberculosis treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic: actions offered and case profile.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the association between the provision of tuberculosis treatment actions and the sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of cases during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHOD: Cross-sectional study conducted with data from secondary sources of 134 tuberculosis cases that underwent treatment in 2020 in the city of Pelotas, RS, Brazil. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Chi-square test, and Fisher's exact test. RESULTS: The least frequently offered actions in the period were: three or more control smear microscopies (12.7%), smear microscopy at the end of treatment (16.7%), chest X-ray at sixth month (48.5%) and sputum culture (49%). The number of medical and nursing consultations did not reach six in 52.9% and 83.3% of cases, respectively. The lower offer of treatment actions was associated with: retreatment (p<0.001); comorbidities (p=0.023); HIV infection (p<0.001); mental disorder (p=0.013); illicit substance use (p=0.018); normal chest X-ray (p=0.024); and special treatment regimen (p=0.009). CONCLUSION: After the COVID-19 pandemic, it is essential to invest in cases follow-up, especially those undergoing retreatment, with comorbidities, drug use, normal chest X-ray results, and special treatment regimens.

Social protection as a right of people affected by tuberculosis: a scoping review and conceptual framework.

BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis is an infectious disease strongly influenced by social determinants closely associated with cycles of poverty and social exclusion. Within this context, providing social protection for people affected by the disease constitutes a powerful instrument for reducing inequalities and enhancing inclusion and social justice. This study aimed to identify and synthesize strategies and measures aimed at ensuring social protection as a right of people affected by tuberculosis. METHODS: This is a scoping review, with searches conducted in six databases in February 2023. We included publications from 2015 onwards that elucidate strategies and measures of social protection aimed at safeguarding the rights to health, nutrition, employment, income, housing, social assistance, and social security for people affected by tuberculosis. These strategies could be implemented through policies, programs, and/or governmental agreements in any given context. The data extracted from the articles underwent descriptive analysis and a narrative synthesis of findings based on the dimensions of social protection. Additionally, we developed a conceptual framework illustrating the organizational and operational aspects of measures and strategies related to each dimension of social protection identified in this review. RESULTS: A total of 9317 publications were retrieved from the databases, of which sixty-three publications were included. The study's results highlighted measures and strategies concerning the social protection of people affected by tuberculosis. These measures and strategies revolved around the rights to proper nutrition and nourishment, income, housing, and health insurance, as well as expanded rights encompassing social assistance and social welfare. It was reported that ensuring these rights contributes to improving nutritional status and the quality of life for individuals with tuberculosis, along with reducing catastrophic costs, expanding access to healthcare interventions and services, and fostering TB treatment adherence, thereby leading to higher rates of TB cure. CONCLUSIONS: Our findings identify social protection measures as a right for people affected by tuberculosis and have the potential to guide the development of evidence-based social and health policies through collaboration between tuberculosis control programs and governmental entities.

Geo-spatial high-risk clusters of Tuberculosis in the global general population: a systematic review.

INTRODUCTION: The objective of this systematic review is to identify tuberculosis (TB) high-risk among the general population globally. The review was conducted using the following steps: elaboration of the research question, search for relevant publications, selection of studies found, data extraction, analysis, and evidence synthesis. METHODS: The studies included were those published in English, from original research, presented findings relevant to tuberculosis high-risk across the globe, published between 2017 and 2023, and were based on geospatial analysis of TB. Two reviewers independently selected the articles and were blinded to each other`s comments. The resultant disagreement was resolved by a third blinded reviewer. For bibliographic search, controlled and free vocabularies that address the question to be investigated were used. The searches were carried out on PubMed, LILACS, EMBASE, Scopus, and Web of Science. and Google Scholar. RESULTS: A total of 79 published articles with a 40-year study period between 1982 and 2022 were evaluated. Based on the 79 studies, more than 40% of all countries that have carried out geospatial analysis of TB were from Asia, followed by South America with 23%, Africa had about 15%, and others with 2% and 1%. Various maps were used in the various studies and the most used is the thematic map (32%), rate map (26%), map of temporal tendency (20%), and others like the kernel density map (6%). The characteristics of the high-risk and the factors that affect the hotspot's location are evident through studies related to poor socioeconomic conditions constituting (39%), followed by high population density (17%), climate-related clustering (15%), high-risk spread to neighbouring cities (13%), unstable and non-random cluster (11%). CONCLUSION: There exist specific high-risk for TB which are areas that are related to low socioeconomic conditions and spectacular weather conditions, these areas when well-known will be easy targets for intervention by policymakers. We recommend that more studies making use of spatial, temporal, and spatiotemporal analysis be carried out to point out territories and populations that are vulnerable to TB.

Influence of COVID-19 on the notification of drug-resistant pulmonary tuberculosis cases.

BACKGROUND: To analyze the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on the process of diagnosis and monitoring of drug-resistant pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) cases reported in the state of Paraná, Brazil, from 2015 to 2020. METHODS: Ecological study with quantitative approach. This study was based on diagnosed cases of pulmonary TB reported in the Notifiable Disease Information System in residents of Paraná; as well as through the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state epidemiological bulletin for the year 2020. The study data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. RESULTS: It was found that, although the number of reported pulmonary TB cases (drug-resistant and general) increased between 2015 and 2019, there was a drop in notification in 2020, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. The notification of TB cases was also influenced monthly during the year according to the increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. For cases of drug-resistant pulmonary TB, the provision of diagnostic tests and Directly Observed Treatment decreased by more than half in 2020, especially when compared to 2019. CONCLUSIONS: In view of these findings, the influence of COVID-19 on the diagnosis and monitoring of drug-resistant and general pulmonary TB cases is evident, showing that the pandemic has compromised the advances of recent decades in achieving the goals established for its eradication by 2035.

Effect of implementing care protocols on acute ischemic stroke outcomes: a systematic review.

BACKGROUND: Implementing stroke care protocols has intended to provide better care quality, favor early functional recovery, and achieving long-term results for the rehabilitation of the patient. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the effect of implementing care protocols on the outcomes of acute ischemic stroke. METHODS: Primary studies published from 2011 to 2020 and which met the following criteria were included: population should be people with acute ischemic stroke; studies should present results on the outcomes of using protocols in the therapeutic approach to acute ischemic stroke. The bibliographic search was carried out in June 2020 in 7 databases. The article selection was conducted by two independent reviewers and the results were narratively synthesized. RESULTS: A total of 11,226 publications were retrieved in the databases, of which 30 were included in the study. After implementing the protocol, 70.8% of the publications found an increase in the rate of performing reperfusion therapy, such as thrombolysis and thrombectomy; 45.5% identified an improvement in the clinical prognosis of the patient; and 25.0% of the studies identified a decrease in the length of hospital stay. Out of 19 studies that addressed the rate of symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage, 2 (10.5%) identified a decrease. A decrease in mortality was mentioned in 3 (25.0%) articles out of 12 that evaluated this outcome. CONCLUSIONS: We have identified the importance of implementing protocols in increasing the performance of reperfusion therapies, and a good functional outcome with improved prognosis after discharge. However, there is still a need to invest in reducing post-thrombolysis complications and mortality.

ANTECEDENTES: A implementação de protocolos de acidente vascular cerebral (AVC) visa proporcionar uma melhor qualidade da assistência, favorecer a recuperação funcional precoce e alcançar resultados para a reabilitação do paciente. OBJETIVO: Analisar o efeito da implantação de protocolos nos desfechos do AVC isquêmico agudo. MéTODOS: Foram incluídos estudos primários publicados entre 2011 e 2020 e que atendiam aos seguintes critérios: população deveria ser constituída de pessoas com AVC isquêmico agudo; apresentar resultados sobre os desfechos do uso de protocolos na abordagem terapêutica ao AVC isquêmico agudo. A busca bibliográfica foi realizada em junho de 2020 em 7 bases de dados. A seleção dos artigos foi feita por dois revisores independentes e a síntese dos resultados foi feita de forma narrativa. RESULTADOS: Foram recuperadas 11.226 publicações, das quais 30 foram incluídas no estudo. Após a implementação do protocolo, 70,8% das publicações constataram aumento na taxa de realização de terapia de reperfusão, como a trombólise e a trombectomia; 45,5% identificaram melhora no prognóstico clínico do paciente; e 25,0% dos estudos identificaram diminuição no tempo de internação hospitalar. De 19 estudos que abordaram a taxa de hemorragia intracraniana sintomática, 2 (10,5%) identificaram diminuição nesta taxa. A diminuição da mortalidade foi citada em 3 (25,0%) artigos de 12 que avaliaram tal desfecho. CONCLUSõES: Identificou-se a importância da implantação de protocolos no aumento da realização das terapias de reperfusão, e ao bom desfecho funcional com melhora do prognóstico após a alta. No entanto, ainda há que se investir na diminuição das complicações pós trombólise e da mortalidade.

Care for people living with HIV in the time of COVID-19: scoping review

T his study aimed to analyze the scientific productions involving the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic on the actions and health services offered to people living with HIV. To this end, a scoping review was carried out following the recommendations of the Joanna Briggs Institute and PRISMA-ScR. The search took place in March 2022 in seven databases and the gray literature, with the descriptors: pandemic, COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, HIV, HIV infections, health strategies, and health services, combined with operators booleans "AND" and "OR". Two researchers independently searched for the data sources. With the search, 1,032 publications were identified, of which 42 were included. Difficulties in accessing and linking to health services were evidenced, such as reduced service hours, scarcity of materials, and reduction or overload of human resources, which weakened the offer of actions to monitor treatment, dispensing of medicines, and clinical follow-up. On the other hand, digital care and follow-up systems were employed, in addition to the use of long-term medication dispensing methods, resorting to places close to the affected people or even in their homes. In short, it was possible to verify that, despite the negative effects of the pandemic on health actions and services, threatening the achievements of the last 40 years in confronting the HIV epidemic, promising strategies to provide comprehensive, proactive, and continuous care were implemented in times of COVID-19.

Effect of implementing care protocols on acute ischemic stroke outcomes: a systematic review / Efeito da implementação de protocolos nos desfechos do AVC isquêmico agudo: revisão sistemática

Abstract Background Implementing stroke care protocols has intended to provide better care quality, favor early functional recovery, and achieving long-term results for the rehabilitation of the patient. Objective To analyze the effect of implementing care protocols on the outcomes of acute ischemic stroke. Methods Primary studies published from 2011 to 2020 and which met the following criteria were included: population should be people with acute ischemic stroke; studies should present results on the outcomes of using protocols in the therapeutic approach to acute ischemic stroke. The bibliographic search was carried out in June 2020 in 7 databases. The article selection was conducted by two independent reviewers and the results were narratively synthesized. Results A total of 11,226 publications were retrieved in the databases, of which 30 were included in the study. After implementing the protocol, 70.8% of the publications found an increase in the rate of performing reperfusion therapy, such as thrombolysis and thrombectomy; 45.5% identified an improvement in the clinical prognosis of the patient; and 25.0% of the studies identified a decrease in the length of hospital stay. Out of 19 studies that addressed the rate of symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage, 2 (10.5%) identified a decrease. A decrease in mortality was mentioned in 3 (25.0%) articles out of 12 that evaluated this outcome. Conclusions We have identified the importance of implementing protocols in increasing the performance of reperfusion therapies, and a good functional outcome with improved prognosis after discharge. However, there is still a need to invest in reducing post-thrombolysis complications and mortality.

Resumo Antecedentes A implementação de protocolos de acidente vascular cerebral (AVC) visa proporcionar uma melhor qualidade da assistência, favorecer a recuperação funcional precoce e alcançar resultados para a reabilitação do paciente. Objetivo Analisar o efeito da implantação de protocolos nos desfechos do AVC isquêmico agudo. Métodos Foram incluídos estudos primários publicados entre 2011 e 2020 e que atendiam aos seguintes critérios: população deveria ser constituída de pessoas com AVC isquêmico agudo; apresentar resultados sobre os desfechos do uso de protocolos na abordagem terapêutica ao AVC isquêmico agudo. A busca bibliográfica foi realizada em junho de 2020 em 7 bases de dados. A seleção dos artigos foi feita por dois revisores independentes e a síntese dos resultados foi feita de forma narrativa. Resultados Foram recuperadas 11.226 publicações, das quais 30 foram incluídas no estudo. Após a implementação do protocolo, 70,8% das publicações constataram aumento na taxa de realização de terapia de reperfusão, como a trombólise e a trombectomia; 45,5% identificaram melhora no prognóstico clínico do paciente; e 25,0% dos estudos identificaram diminuição no tempo de internação hospitalar. De 19 estudos que abordaram a taxa de hemorragia intracraniana sintomática, 2 (10,5%) identificaram diminuição nesta taxa. A diminuição da mortalidade foi citada em 3 (25,0%) artigos de 12 que avaliaram tal desfecho. Conclusões Identificou-se a importância da implantação de protocolos no aumento da realização das terapias de reperfusão, e ao bom desfecho funcional com melhora do prognóstico após a alta. No entanto, ainda há que se investir na diminuição das complicações pós trombólise e da mortalidade.

Determinantes sociais da saúde e desfecho desfavorável do tratamento da tuberculose no sistema prisional / Social determinants of health and unfavourable outcome of tuberculosis treatment in the prison system

Resumo O objetivo deste artigo é analisar o desfecho desfavorável do tratamento da tuberculose entre a população privada de liberdade segundo os determinantes sociais de saúde. Coorte retrospectiva realizada nos estados de Rondônia e São Paulo, Brasil, com detentos com tuberculose notificados entre 2008 e 2017. Os dados foram coletados do SINAN e do TB-WEB e analisados pelo risco relativo (RR), com intervalos de confiança (IC95%), testando a associação entre a variável dependente [desfecho desfavorável (óbitos por tuberculose e outras causas, assim como os abandonos, primários ou não) x favorável (cura)] e os determinantes estruturais e intermediários da saúde. Foram registrados 158 desfechos desfavoráveis em Rondônia e 2.227 em São Paulo. Para Rondônia, tal desfecho esteve associado a sexo masculino (RR 3,09; IC95% 1,03-9,27) e Aids (RR 2,46; IC95% 1,63-3,71). Em São Paulo, idade superior a 30 anos (RR 1,36; IC95% 1,26-1,47), Aids (RR 3,08; IC95% 2,81-3,38), alcoolismo (RR 1,54; IC95% 1,35-1,76), diabetes (RR 1,70; IC95% 1,27-2,28) e tratamento autoadministrado (RR 2,55; IC95% 2,27-2,86) constituíram fatores de risco para o desfecho desfavorável. O estudo contribui com elementos para a estratificação de risco das pessoas com tuberculose nas unidades de saúde prisionais, fornecendo subsídios para qualificar a assistência para o desfecho favorável dos casos.

Abstract This article aims to analyze the unfavorable outcome of tuberculosis treatment among the population deprived of liberty by social determinants of health. This retrospective cohort was conducted in the states of Rondônia and São Paulo, Brazil, with inmates with tuberculosis notified between 2008 and 2017. Data were collected from SINAN and TB-WEB and analyzed by relative risk (RR) and confidence intervals (95%CI), which tested the association between the dependent variable (unfavorable outcome (deaths from tuberculosis and other causes, and primary and non-primary lost to follow-up) vs. favorable outcome (cure)) and the structural and intermediary determinants of health. One hundred fifty-eight unfavorable outcomes were registered in Rondônia and 2,227 in São Paulo. For Rondônia, this outcome was associated with gender (RR 3.09; 95%CI 1.03-9.27) and AIDS (RR 2.46; 95%CI 1.63-3.71). In São Paulo, aged over 30 years (RR 1.36; 95%CI 1.26-1.47), AIDS (RR 3.08; 95%CI 2.81-3.38), alcohol abuse (RR 1.54; 95%CI 1.35-1.76), diabetes (RR 1.70; 95%CI 1.27-2.28) and self-administered treatment (RR 2.55; 95%CI 2.27-2.86) were risk factors for the unfavorable outcome. The study contributes with elements to the risk stratification of people with tuberculosis in prison units and, thus, improves health care towards a favorable outcome.

Integral health care for transgender adolescents: subsidies for nursing practice.

OBJECTIVE: to analyze the integral health care for transgender adolescents from the perspective of their guardians. METHOD: qualitative research based on the Social Network framework proposed by Lia Sanicola, developed with 22 guardians of transgender adolescents in Brazil through semi-structured individual online interviews. The empirical material was analyzed using the content analysis technique, thematic modality. RESULTS: lack of ambience was observed, in addition to technical unpreparedness of health professionals in relation to the theme at all levels of care, transphobia, centralization of care in scarce qualified services for transgender children and youth, absence of family support, lack of health promotion actions within the community, especially in the school environment, and the common support from non-governmental initiatives. CONCLUSION: the centralization of actions in scarce specialized services in the country, and the structural transphobia can compromise the integral health care for transgender adolescents. There is an urgent need for a network of care capable of assisting the joint action by multi and interdisciplinary teams, with greater proactivity of the nurse with the transgender adolescent and their guardians in individual and collective actions; ambience; health promotion in schools for visibility and support in Primary Health Care since childhood. HIGHLIGHTS: (1) Need for a network of care concerning integral health care for transgender adolescents.(2) Centralization and scarce qualified services for transgender children and youth.(3) Invisible families, lack of health promotion within the community.(4) Unpreparedness of health professionals and disarticulation of the health care network.(5) Need for qualification of nurses when caring for transgender people.

Social determinants of health and unfavourable outcome of tuberculosis treatment in the prison system. / Determinantes sociais da saúde e desfecho desfavorável do tratamento da tuberculose no sistema prisional.

This article aims to analyze the unfavorable outcome of tuberculosis treatment among the population deprived of liberty by social determinants of health. This retrospective cohort was conducted in the states of Rondônia and São Paulo, Brazil, with inmates with tuberculosis notified between 2008 and 2017. Data were collected from SINAN and TB-WEB and analyzed by relative risk (RR) and confidence intervals (95%CI), which tested the association between the dependent variable (unfavorable outcome (deaths from tuberculosis and other causes, and primary and non-primary lost to follow-up) vs. favorable outcome (cure)) and the structural and intermediary determinants of health. One hundred fifty-eight unfavorable outcomes were registered in Rondônia and 2,227 in São Paulo. For Rondônia, this outcome was associated with gender (RR 3.09; 95%CI 1.03-9.27) and AIDS (RR 2.46; 95%CI 1.63-3.71). In São Paulo, aged over 30 years (RR 1.36; 95%CI 1.26-1.47), AIDS (RR 3.08; 95%CI 2.81-3.38), alcohol abuse (RR 1.54; 95%CI 1.35-1.76), diabetes (RR 1.70; 95%CI 1.27-2.28) and self-administered treatment (RR 2.55; 95%CI 2.27-2.86) were risk factors for the unfavorable outcome. The study contributes with elements to the risk stratification of people with tuberculosis in prison units and, thus, improves health care towards a favorable outcome.

O objetivo deste artigo é analisar o desfecho desfavorável do tratamento da tuberculose entre a população privada de liberdade segundo os determinantes sociais de saúde. Coorte retrospectiva realizada nos estados de Rondônia e São Paulo, Brasil, com detentos com tuberculose notificados entre 2008 e 2017. Os dados foram coletados do SINAN e do TB-WEB e analisados pelo risco relativo (RR), com intervalos de confiança (IC95%), testando a associação entre a variável dependente [desfecho desfavorável (óbitos por tuberculose e outras causas, assim como os abandonos, primários ou não) x favorável (cura)] e os determinantes estruturais e intermediários da saúde. Foram registrados 158 desfechos desfavoráveis em Rondônia e 2.227 em São Paulo. Para Rondônia, tal desfecho esteve associado a sexo masculino (RR 3,09; IC95% 1,03-9,27) e Aids (RR 2,46; IC95% 1,63-3,71). Em São Paulo, idade superior a 30 anos (RR 1,36; IC95% 1,26-1,47), Aids (RR 3,08; IC95% 2,81-3,38), alcoolismo (RR 1,54; IC95% 1,35-1,76), diabetes (RR 1,70; IC95% 1,27-2,28) e tratamento autoadministrado (RR 2,55; IC95% 2,27-2,86) constituíram fatores de risco para o desfecho desfavorável. O estudo contribui com elementos para a estratificação de risco das pessoas com tuberculose nas unidades de saúde prisionais, fornecendo subsídios para qualificar a assistência para o desfecho favorável dos casos.

Risk factors for HIV infection among adolescents and the youth: a systematic review. / Fatores de risco à infecção pelo HIV entre adolescentes e jovens: revisão sistemática.

OBJECTIVE: to identify and analyze HIV infection risk factors among adolescents and the youth. METHOD: this is a systematic review whose guide question is: what are the risk factors for HIV infection among adolescents and the youth?" In total, five databases and Google Scholar were searched in December 2021 and the found publications between 2012-2022 were filtered without language restriction. Studies were selected by two independent reviewers. The included materials were subjected to methodological quality evaluation and narrative synthesis. RESULTS: overall, we included seven studies out of the 26,191 retrieved. All studies were conducted in Africa. We found that the female gender, older age, low schooling, Black ethnicity, multiple sexual partners, inconsistent use of condoms, alcohol consumption, and early sexual onset constituted risk factors for HIV infection in adolescents and the youth. CONCLUSION: understanding risk factors underscores the provision of health policies and intervention strategies to strengthen the responsiveness of health services and nursing teams' care to reduce HIV transmission among adolescents and the youth.(1) Our knowledge synthesis contributes to the care provided in health services. (2) The main factors for HIV are related to risk behaviors. (3) Our results point to the purpose of health policies to prevent HIV. (4) IWe assessed the importance of different social actors and management bodies to cope with HIV. (5) This study strengthens the role of nursing in preventing HIV transmission.

Reducing care time after implementing protocols for acute ischemic stroke: a systematic review.

BACKGROUND: The treatment of acute ischemic stroke with cerebral reperfusion therapy requires rapid care and recognition of symptoms. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the effectiveness of implementing protocols for acute ischemic stroke in reducing care time. METHODS: Systematic review, which was performed with primary studies in Portuguese, English, and Spanish published between 2011 and 2020. INCLUSION CRITERIA: study population should comprise people with acute ischemic stroke and studies should present results on the effectiveness of using urgent care protocols in reducing care time. The bibliographic search was conducted in June 2020 in the LILACS, MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, CINAHL, Academic Search Premier, and SocINDEX databases. The articles were selected, and data were extracted by two independent reviewers; the synthesis of the results was performed narratively. The methodological quality of articles was evaluated through specific instruments proposed by the Joanna Briggs Institute. RESULTS: A total of 11,226 publications were found, of which 35 were included in the study. Only one study reported improvement in the symptoms-onset-to-door time after protocol implementation. The effectiveness of the therapeutic approach protocols for ischemic stroke was identified in improving door-to-image, image-to-needle, door-to-needle and symptoms-onset-to-needle times. The main limitation found in the articles concerned the lack of clarity in relation to the study population. CONCLUSIONS: Several advances have been identified in in-hospital care with protocol implementation; however, it is necessary to improve the recognition time of stroke symptoms among those who have the first contact with the person affected by the stroke and among the professionals involved with the prehospital care.

ANTECEDENTES: O tratamento do acidente vascular cerebral (AVC) isquêmico com terapia de reperfusão requer rápido atendimento e reconhecimento dos sintomas. OBJETIVO: Analisar a efetividade da implementação de protocolos para AVC isquêmico agudo na redução do tempo de atendimento. MéTODOS: Revisão sistemática realizada com estudos primários em português, inglês e espanhol publicados entre 2011 e 2020. Critérios de inclusão: a população do estudo foi constituída por pessoas com AVC isquêmico agudo e estudos que apresentassem resultados sobre a efetividade da implantação de protocolos no tempo de atendimento. A pesquisa bibliográfica foi realizada em junho de 2020 nas bases de dados LILACS, MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, CINAHL, Academic Search Premier e SocINDEX. A seleção dos artigos e a extração dos dados foram feitas por dois revisores independentes; a síntese dos resultados foi feita de forma narrativa. A qualidade metodológica dos artigos foi avaliada por meio de instrumentos do Joanna Briggs Institute. RESULTADOS: Foram encontradas 11.226 publicações, das quais 35 foram incluídas no estudo. Apenas um estudo relatou melhora no tempo início dos sintomas-porta após a implementação do protocolo, no entanto, foi efetiva na melhora dos tempos porta-imagem, imagem-agulha, porta-agulha e início dos sintomas-agulha. A principal limitação encontrada nos artigos diz respeito à falta de clareza quanto à população de estudo. CONCLUSõES: Vários avanços foram identificados no atendimento intra-hospitalar com implantação de protocolo; porém, é necessário melhorar o tempo de reconhecimento dos sintomas do AVC entre aqueles que têm o primeiro contato com a pessoa acometida e entre os profissionais envolvidos com o atendimento pré-hospitalar.

Dynamics of Primary Social Networks to Support Mothers, Fathers, or Guardians of Transgender Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review.

Mothers, fathers, or guardians of children and adolescents who do not identify with the gender they were assigned at birth face barriers in their social network to recognize their children's gender identity. This study aimed to analyze the scientific evidence on the dynamics of primary social networks to support mothers, fathers, or guardians of transgender children and adolescents. This is a systematic review of qualitative studies guided by the PRISMA guidelines. Controlled and free vocabulary were used to survey the studies in the EMBASE, Scopus, MEDLINE, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), PsycInfo, Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences (LILACS), and Web of Science databases. A total of 21 studies composed the final sample. Primary social networks were described as fragile and conflicting family/blood relationship ties with disapproval, isolation, rejection, a lack of understanding, and feelings of exclusion were expressed. Some have lost friends, reported tension in marriage and with relatives, and were commonly treated with hostility and harassment. Social transition does take place in the mutual context of struggle and resistance which demands a support network for parents or guardians.

Reducing care time after implementing protocols for acute ischemic stroke: a systematic review / Tempo de atendimento após implementação de protocolos para AVC isquêmico agudo: revisão sistemática

Abstract Background The treatment of acute ischemic stroke with cerebral reperfusion therapy requires rapid care and recognition of symptoms. Objective To analyze the effectiveness of implementing protocols for acute ischemic stroke in reducing care time. Methods Systematic review, which was performed with primary studies in Portuguese, English, and Spanish published between 2011 and 2020. Inclusion criteria: study population should comprise people with acute ischemic stroke and studies should present results on the effectiveness of using urgent care protocols in reducing care time. The bibliographic search was conducted in June 2020 in the LILACS, MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, CINAHL, Academic Search Premier, and SocINDEX databases. The articles were selected, and data were extracted by two independent reviewers; the synthesis of the results was performed narratively. The methodological quality of articles was evaluated through specific instruments proposed by the Joanna Briggs Institute. Results A total of 11,226 publications were found, of which 35 were included in the study. Only one study reported improvement in the symptoms-onset-to-door time after protocol implementation. The effectiveness of the therapeutic approach protocols for ischemic stroke was identified in improving door-to-image, image-to-needle, door-to-needle and symptoms-onset-to-needle times. The main limitation found in the articles concerned the lack of clarity in relation to the study population. Conclusions Several advances have been identified in in-hospital care with protocol implementation; however, it is necessary to improve the recognition time of stroke symptoms among those who have the first contact with the person affected by the stroke and among the professionals involved with the prehospital care.

Resumo Antecedentes O tratamento do acidente vascular cerebral (AVC) isquêmico com terapia de reperfusão requer rápido atendimento e reconhecimento dos sintomas. Objetivo Analisar a efetividade da implementação de protocolos para AVC isquêmico agudo na redução do tempo de atendimento. Métodos Revisão sistemática realizada com estudos primários em português, inglês e espanhol publicados entre 2011 e 2020. Critérios de inclusão: a população do estudo foi constituída por pessoas com AVC isquêmico agudo e estudos que apresentassem resultados sobre a efetividade da implantação de protocolos no tempo de atendimento. A pesquisa bibliográfica foi realizada em junho de 2020 nas bases de dados LILACS, MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, CINAHL, Academic Search Premier e SocINDEX. A seleção dos artigos e a extração dos dados foram feitas por dois revisores independentes; a síntese dos resultados foi feita de forma narrativa. A qualidade metodológica dos artigos foi avaliada por meio de instrumentos do Joanna Briggs Institute. Resultados Foram encontradas 11.226 publicações, das quais 35 foram incluídas no estudo. Apenas um estudo relatou melhora no tempo início dos sintomas-porta após a implementação do protocolo, no entanto, foi efetiva na melhora dos tempos porta-imagem, imagem-agulha, porta-agulha e início dos sintomas-agulha. A principal limitação encontrada nos artigos diz respeito à falta de clareza quanto à população de estudo. Conclusões Vários avanços foram identificados no atendimento intra-hospitalar com implantação de protocolo; porém, é necessário melhorar o tempo de reconhecimento dos sintomas do AVC entre aqueles que têm o primeiro contato com a pessoa acometida e entre os profissionais envolvidos com o atendimento pré-hospitalar.

Tuberculosis in international immigrants: Profile and vulnerability of cases residing in the municipality of São Paulo, Brazil.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the profile of immigrants with tuberculosis (TB) and to identify the associated vulnerability characteristics. METHODS: A cross-sectional study which used TB-WEB data from cases residing in São Paulo in 2016 (203 immigrants and 6,069 non-immigrants). The variables were analyzed using prevalence ratio and confidence intervals. RESULTS: Among the immigrant cases, 67% were Bolivians. When compared to non-immigrants, immigrants were younger and frequently indigenous or presenting yellow ethnicity. They were also associated with a higher education level. We observed less immigrants having extrapulmonary TB and comorbidities, such as HIV/AIDS, diabetes mellitus, or drug use. Compared to cured cases, immigrants were not associated with treatment default and death, but they were associated with transfer to another state/country. CONCLUSIONS: Younger individuals and higher education levels were identified among immigrants, as well as a lower occurrence of comorbidities and drug use. It is believed that these results have led immigrants to more favorable outcomes of TB treatment.

Conhecimento e atitudes de pais de crianças/adolescentes sobre papillomavirus humano: estudo transversal / Conocimiento y actitudes de padres de niños/adolescentes sobre el virus del papiloma humano: estudio transversal / Knowledge and attitudes of parents of children/adolescents about human papillomavirus: cross-sectional study

Resumo Objetivo Analisar as características associadas aos pais de crianças e adolescentes que ouviram falar sobre o Papillomavirus humano, bem como o conhecimento sobre a infecção e a intenção de vacinar seus filhos. Métodos Estudo transversal com abordagem quantitativa, realizado por meio de entrevista utilizando instrumento estruturado. Entrevistaram-se 376 pais de crianças e adolescentes que aguardavam atendimento pediátrico em unidades de saúde de Três Lagoas/MS. Os dados coletados (características sociodemográficas; características reprodutivas e sexuais; conhecimento sobre o Papillomavirus humano e intenção de vacinar o/a filho/a) foram analisados por meio de técnica de estatística descritiva, teste de associação Qui-quadrado ou exato de Fisher e Teste T Student. Resultados Dentre os entrevistados, 327 (87,0%) afirmaram ter ouvido falar sobre o Papillomavirus humano. Identificou-se associação entre os pais que nunca ouviram falar sobre a infecção e sexo masculino, idade entre 18 e 25 anos e ensino fundamental incompleto. Dentre os pais que ouviram falar sobre o Papilomavírus Humano, 152 (46,5%) afirmaram que é uma infecção sexualmente transmissível, 245 (74,9%) garantiram que a transmissão ocorre através da relação sexual desprotegida, 275 (75,5%) desconhecem seus sinais e sintomas, 218 (66,7%) afirmaram erroneamente que tal infecção tem cura e 283 (86,5%) sabem da existência da vacina. Dentre todos os entrevistados, 98,1% levariam seu(ua) filho(a) para vacinar contra o vírus. Conclusão Observaram-se lacunas no conhecimento dos pais de crianças e adolescentes sobre o Papillomavirus humano, mostrando a necessidade de educação em saúde e divulgação de ações de enfrentamento à infecção em meios de comunicação e redes sociais.

Resumen Objetivo Analizar las características asociadas a padres de niños y adolescentes que escucharon hablar sobre el virus del papiloma humano, así como el conocimiento sobre la infección y la intención de vacunar a sus hijos. Métodos Estudio transversal, con enfoque cuantitativo, realizado por medio de encuesta con instrumento estructurado. Se encuestaron 376 padres de niños y adolescentes que esperaban atención pediátrica en unidades de salud de Três Lagoas, estado de Mato Grosso do Sul. Los datos recopilados (características sociodemográficas, características reproductivas y sexuales, conocimiento sobre el virus del papiloma humano e intención de vacunar al hijo/a) se analizaron por medio de técnica de estadística descriptiva, prueba de asociación ji cuadrado o prueba exacta de Fisher y test-T Student. Resultados Entre los encuestados, 327 (87,0 %) afirmaron haber escuchado hablar sobre el virus del papiloma humano. Se identificó relación entre los padres que nunca escucharon hablar sobre la infección y el sexo masculino, edad entre 18 y 25 años y educación primaria incompleta. De los padres que escucharon hablar sobre el virus del papiloma humano, 152 (46,5 %) afirmaron que es una infección de transmisión sexual, 245 (74,9 %) aseguraron que la transmisión ocurre a través de las relaciones sexuales sin protección, 275 (75,5 %) desconocen sus signos y síntomas, 218 (66,7 %) afirmaron erróneamente que tal infección tiene cura, y 283 (86,5 %) saben de la existencia de la vacuna. Entre los encuestados, el 98,1 % llevaría a su hijo/a vacunarse contra el virus. Conclusión Se observaron vacíos de conocimiento en los padres de niños y adolescentes sobre el virus del papiloma humano, lo que muestra la necesidad de educación para la salud y difusión de acciones para enfrentar la infección en medios de comunicación y redes sociales.

Abstract Objective Analyze the characteristics associated with the parents of children and adolescents who have heard about the human papillomavirus, as well as the knowledge about the infection and the intention to vaccinate their children. Methods Cross-sectional study with quantitative approach, conducted through a structured interview. We interviewed 376 parents of children and adolescents who were awaiting pediatric care at health services in Três Lagoas/MS. The collected data (sociodemographic characteristics; reproductive and sexual characteristics; knowledge about human papillomavirus and intention to vaccinate the child) were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Fisher's exact test or the chi-square association test and Student's t-test. Results Among the respondents, 327 (87.0%) said they had heard about the human papillomavirus. An association was identified between parents who had never heard of the infection and male sex, age between 18 and 25 years and unfinished primary education. Among the parents who had heard about the human papillomavirus, 152 (46.5%) stated that it is a sexually transmitted infection, 245 (74.9%) assured that the transmission occurs through unprotected sexual intercourse, 275 (75.5%) are unaware of its signs and symptoms, 218 (66.7%) mistakenly stated that this infection is curable and 283 (86.5%) know of the existence of the vaccine. Among all respondents, 98.1% would take their child to get vaccinated against the virus. Conclusion Gaps were observed in the knowledge of the parents of children and adolescents about the human papillomavirus, showing the need for health education and dissemination of actions to cope with the infection in the media and social networks.

Fatores associados ao óbito por tuberculose e HIV/aids em presídios: revisão integrativa / Factores asociados al fallecimiento por tuberculosis y VIH/sida en cárceles: revisión integradora / Factors associated with death from tuberculosis and HIV/aids in prisons: integrative review

Resumo Objetivo Analisar o perfil epidemiológico e os fatores associados ao óbito por tuberculose e HIV/aids no sistema prisional. Métodos Revisão integrativa, realizada em julho de 2020, cuja pergunta de estudo e palavras-chave foram delineadas por meio da estratégia PEO. As buscas foram realizadas nas bases de dados MEDLINE, CINAHL, Scopus, ASP, SocINDEX, Embase e LILACS. A seleção de estudos e a extração dos dados foram feitas por dois revisores independentes. A avaliação da qualidade metodológica dos artigos incluídos na revisão foi conduzida com a utilização de instrumentos específicos propostos pelo Joanna Briggs Institute. Resultados Foram recuperados 1.329 estudos, dos quais quatro foram incluídos na revisão. O perfil epidemiológico e os fatores associados ao óbito por tuberculose no sistema prisional contemplaram as seguintes variáveis: idade ≥ 43 anos, analfabetos ou baixa escolaridade, concomitância de tuberculose pulmonar e extrapulmonar, não realização de tratamento diretamente observado e histórico de abuso de álcool. Quanto ao óbito por HIV e aids, destacaram-se o sexo masculino, média de idade de 34 anos, solteiros, raça/cor preta e hispânica, uso de drogas e aprisionamento prolongado, infecção avançada e início recente de terapia antirretroviral. Conclusão O perfil epidemiológico e os fatores associados ao óbito pela tuberculose e pelo HIV/aids no sistema prisional mostram a necessidade de uma estratificação de risco com abordagem continuada e integral da assistência prestada à população afetada por tais condições de saúde.

Resumen Objetivo Analizar el perfil epidemiológico y los factores asociados al fallecimiento por tuberculosis y por VIH/sida en el sistema penitenciario. Métodos Revisión integradora, realizada en julio de 2020, cuya pregunta de estudio y palabras clave fueron definidas por medio de la estrategia PEO. Las búsquedas fueron realizadas en las bases de datos MEDLINE, CINAHL, Scopus, ASP, SocINDEX, Embase y LILACS. La selección de estudios y la extracción de datos fueron llevadas a cabo por dos revisores independientes. La evaluación de calidad metodológica de los artículos incluidos en la revisión fue realizada con la utilización de instrumentos específicos propuestos por el Joanna Briggs Institute. Resultados Fueron recuperados 1.329 estudios, de los cuales cuatro fueron incluidos en la revisión. El perfil epidemiológico y los factores asociados al fallecimiento por tuberculosis en el sistema penitenciario contemplaron las siguientes variables: edad ≥ 43 años, analfabetos o escolaridad baja, concomitancia de tuberculosis pulmonar y extrapulmonar, no realización de tratamiento directamente observado e historial de exceso de alcohol. Respecto al fallecimiento por VIH y sida, las variables destacadas fueron el sexo masculino, edad promedio de 34 años, solteros, raza/color negro e hispánico, uso de drogas y encarcelación prolongada, infección avanzada e inicio reciente de tratamiento antirretroviral. Conclusión El perfil epidemiológico y los factores asociados al fallecimiento por tuberculosis y por VIH/sida en el sistema penitenciario demuestran la necesidad de una estratificación de riesgo con un enfoque continuo e integral de la atención brindada a la población afectada por tales condiciones de salud.

Abstract Objective Analyze the epidemiological profile and the factors associated with death from tuberculosis and HIV/aids in the prison system. Methods Integrative review, conducted in July 2020, whose research question and keywords were outlined through the PEO strategy. The searches were undertaken in the MEDLINE, CINAHL, Scopus, ASP, SocINDEX, Embase and LILACS databases. Two independent reviewers selected the studies and extracted the data. To assess the methodological quality of the articles included in the review, specific tools proposed by the Joanna Briggs Institute were used. Results 1,329 studies were retrieved, four of which were included in the review. The epidemiological profile and factors associated with death from tuberculosis in the prison system included the following variables: age ≥ 43 years, illiterate or low education level, concomitant pulmonary and extrapulmonary tuberculosis, non-performance of directly observed treatment and history of alcohol abuse. As for death from HIV and aids, males, mean age of 34 years, singles, black and Hispanic race/color, drug use and prolonged imprisonment, advanced infection and recent initiation of antiretroviral therapy stood out. Conclusion The epidemiological profile and the factors associated with death from tuberculosis and HIV/aids in the prison system show the need for a risk stratification with a continuous and comprehensive approach to the care provided to the population affected by these health conditions.

Fatores de risco à infecção pelo HIV entre adolescentes e jovens: revisão sistemática / Risk factors for HIV infection among adolescents and the youth: a systematic review / Factores de riesgo de infección por VIH entre adolescentes y jóvenes: revisión sistemática

Resumo Objetivo: identificar e analisar os fatores de risco à infecção pelo HIV entre adolescentes e jovens. Método: trata-se de uma revisão sistemática que teve como questão norteadora: quais são os fatores de risco à infecção pelo HIV entre adolescentes e jovens?". As buscas em cinco bases de dados e no Google Scholar ocorreram em dezembro de 2021, tendo como filtro publicações entre 2012-2022 sem limitação de idiomas. As publicações foram selecionadas por dois revisores independentes. Os materiais incluídos foram submetidos à avaliação da qualidade metodológica e a uma síntese narrativa. Resultados: recuperou-se 26.191 materiais, sendo sete artigos incluídos. Todos os estudos foram conduzidos na África. Identificou-se que o sexo feminino, a maior idade dos jovens, baixa escolaridade, pessoas negras, múltiplas parcerias sexuais, uso inconsistente de preservativos, consumo de álcool e início sexual precoce constituíram fatores de risco para a infecção pelo HIV em adolescentes e jovens. Conclusão: a compreensão dos fatores de risco alicerça a propositura de políticas de saúde e estratégias de intervenção com a finalidade de fortalecer a capacidade de resposta dos serviços de saúde e o cuidado da equipe de enfermagem para a diminuição da transmissão do HIV entre adolescentes e jovens.

Abstract Objective: to identify and analyze HIV infection risk factors among adolescents and the youth. Method: this is a systematic review whose guide question is: what are the risk factors for HIV infection among adolescents and the youth?" In total, five databases and Google Scholar were searched in December 2021 and the found publications between 2012-2022 were filtered without language restriction. Studies were selected by two independent reviewers. The included materials were subjected to methodological quality evaluation and narrative synthesis. Results: overall, we included seven studies out of the 26,191 retrieved. All studies were conducted in Africa. We found that the female gender, older age, low schooling, Black ethnicity, multiple sexual partners, inconsistent use of condoms, alcohol consumption, and early sexual onset constituted risk factors for HIV infection in adolescents and the youth. Conclusion: understanding risk factors underscores the provision of health policies and intervention strategies to strengthen the responsiveness of health services and nursing teams' care to reduce HIV transmission among adolescents and the youth.

Resumen Objetivo: identificar y analizar los factores de riesgo de infección por VIH entre adolescentes y jóvenes. Método: se trata de una revisión sistemática que tuvo como pregunta orientadora: "¿Cuáles son los factores de riesgo a la infección por el VIH entre adolescentes y jóvenes?". Las búsquedas en cinco bases de datos y en Google Scholar ocurrieron en diciembre de 2021, teniendo como filtro de publicaciones entre 2012-2022 sin limitación de idiomas. Las publicaciones fueron seleccionadas por dos revisores independientes. Los materiales incluidos fueron sometidos a la evaluación de la calidad metodológica y a una síntesis narrativa. Resultados: se recuperaron 26.191 materiales, siendo siete artículos incluidos. Todos los estudios se realizaron en África. Se identificó que el sexo femenino, la mayor edad de los jóvenes, baja escolaridad, personas negras, múltiples parejas sexuales, el uso inconsistente de preservativos, consumo de alcohol y el inicio temprano de las relaciones sexuales eran factores de riesgo de infección por el VIH en adolescentes y jóvenes. Conclusión: la comprensión de los factores de riesgo fundamenta la proposición de políticas de salud y estrategias de intervención con la finalidad de fortalecer la capacidad de respuesta de los servicios de salud y el cuidado del equipo de enfermería para la disminución de la transmisión del VIH entre adolescentes y jóvenes.

Integral health care for transgender adolescents: subsidies for nursing practice / Atenção integral à saúde dos adolescentes transgêneros: subsídios para a prática da Enfermagem / Atención integral a la salud de los adolescentes transgénero: subsidios para la práctica de la Enfermería

Abstract Objective: to analyze the integral health care for transgender adolescents from the perspective of their guardians. Method: qualitative research based on the Social Network framework proposed by Lia Sanicola, developed with 22 guardians of transgender adolescents in Brazil through semi-structured individual online interviews. The empirical material was analyzed using the content analysis technique, thematic modality. Results: lack of ambience was observed, in addition to technical unpreparedness of health professionals in relation to the theme at all levels of care, transphobia, centralization of care in scarce qualified services for transgender children and youth, absence of family support, lack of health promotion actions within the community, especially in the school environment, and the common support from non-governmental initiatives. Conclusion: the centralization of actions in scarce specialized services in the country, and the structural transphobia can compromise the integral health care for transgender adolescents. There is an urgent need for a network of care capable of assisting the joint action by multi and interdisciplinary teams, with greater proactivity of the nurse with the transgender adolescent and their guardians in individual and collective actions; ambience; health promotion in schools for visibility and support in Primary Health Care since childhood.

Resumo Objetivo: analisar a atenção integral à saúde dos adolescentes transgêneros na perspectiva dos seus responsáveis. Método: estudo qualitativo fundamentado no referencial Rede Social proposto por Lia Sanicola, desenvolvido com 22 responsáveis por adolescentes transgêneros no Brasil por meio de entrevistas online individuais semiestruturadas. O material empírico foi analisado com a utilização da técnica de análise de conteúdo na modalidade temática. Resultados: Foram evidenciados a falta de ambiência e despreparo técnico de profissionais da saúde em relação à temática em todos os níveis de atenção, transfobia, centralização do cuidado em escassos serviços habilitados para pessoas trans no período infantojuvenil, invisibilidade do apoio à família, ausência de ações de promoção da saúde no âmbito comunitário, sobretudo, escolar, e, ainda, o acolhimento promovido, comumente, pelas iniciativas não governamentais. Conclusão: a centralização de ações em escassos serviços especializados no país e a transfobia estrutural podem comprometer a atenção integral à saúde dos adolescentes trans. Urge a necessidade de uma linha de cuidado capaz de auxiliar a atuação conjunta por equipe multi e interdisciplinar com maior proatividade do enfermeiro junto ao adolescente trans e seus responsáveis por meio de ações individuais e coletivas; ambiência; promoção da saúde nas escolas para visibilidade e acolhimento na Atenção Primária à Saúde desde a infância.

Resumen Objetivo: analizar la atención integral a la salud de los adolescentes transgénero desde la perspectiva de sus responsables. Método: estudio cualitativo basado en el marco de la Red Social propuesto por Lia Sanicola, desarrollado con 22 responsables de adolescentes transgénero en Brasil a partir de entrevistas en línea individuales semiestructuradas. El material empírico fue analizado mediante la técnica de análisis de contenido, modalidad temática. Resultados: se ha evidenciado la falta de ambiente y preparación técnica de los profesionales de la salud con relación al tema en todos los niveles de atención, transfobia, centralización del cuidado en los pocos servicios habilitados para personas trans en el período infantojuvenil, invisibilidad del apoyo a la familia, ausencia de acciones de promoción de la salud en el ámbito comunitario, especialmente en la escuela, y la acogida comúnmente por las iniciativas no gubernamentales. Conclusión: la centralización de acciones en los pocos servicios especializados del país y la transfobia estructural pueden comprometer la atención integral en salud de los adolescentes trans. Urge una línea de cuidado capaz de auxiliar la acción conjunta de un equipo multi e interdisciplinario, con mayor proactividad del enfermero con el adolescente transgénero y sus responsables en acciones individuales y colectivas; ambiente; promoción de la salud en las escuelas para la visibilidad y acogida en la Atención Primaria de la Salud desde la infancia.

Agente penitenciário na assistência em HIV/Aids no sistema prisional: revisão de literatura / Agente penitenciario en la asistencia al VIH/sida en el sistema penitenciario: revisión de literatura / Correctional officers in HIV/AIDS care in the prison system: a literature review

Resumo Objetivo Analisar o papel do agente de segurança penitenciária na assistência em HIV/aids no sistema prisional. Métodos Trata-se de uma revisão narrativa da literatura, cuja busca bibliográfica foi realizada com a utilização de vocabulários controlados e livres, derivados das palavras "agente de segurança penitenciária" e HIV/aids. O levantamento foi realizado nas bases de dados LILACS, MEDLINE, Embase, Cinahl e Scopus, Academic Search Premier e SocINDEX com a utilização dos operadores booleanos AND e OR. Os critérios de inclusão das produções científicas foram: estudos publicados em português, inglês e espanhol e que respondiam à questão norteadora do estudo. Excluíram-se os artigos duplicados, aqueles que não respondiam à pergunta do estudo e os estudos secundários. Resultados Foram recuperadas 3.036 publicações que passaram por três etapas de seleção, o que resultou em nove estudos incluídos na revisão. Quatro principais papéis desempenhados pelos agentes de segurança penitenciária na assistência em HIV/aids no sistema prisional foram identificados: regulação do acesso aos serviços médicos; colaboração e realização de atividade de prevenção à transmissão do HIV nos presídios, como distribuição de preservativos; realização de ações de educação em saúde; acompanhamento dos detentos em consultas, exames e internações externas à prisão; e planejamento de reposição de medicamentos. Conclusão Ao agente de segurança penitenciária, está previsto o auxílio aos profissionais de saúde na prevenção e tratamento do HIV/aids, encaminhamento e acompanhamento dos detentos aos atendimentos dentro e fora do sistema prisional, distribuição de preservativos, realização de ações de educação em saúde e ajuda na previsão de medicamentos.

Resumen Objetivo Analizar el papel del agente de seguridad penitenciaria en la asistencia al VIH/sida en el sistema penitenciario. Métodos Se trata de una revisión narrativa de la literatura en la que la búsqueda bibliográfica se realizó con la utilización de vocabularios controlados y libres, derivados de las palabras "agente de seguridad penitenciaria" y VIH/sida. Se realizó el análisis en las bases de datos LILACS, MEDLINE, Embase, Cinahl y Scopus, Academic Search Premier y en SocINDEX, con la utilización de los operadores booleanos AND y OR. Los criterios de inclusión de las producciones científicas fueron: estudios publicados en portugués, inglés y español que respondían a la pregunta orientadora del estudio. Se excluyeron los artículos duplicados, los que no respondían a la pregunta del estudio y a los estudios secundarios. Resultados Se recuperaron 3.036 publicaciones que pasaron por tres etapas de selección, lo que resultó en nueve estudios incluidos en la revisión. Se identificaron cuatro principales papeles desempeñados por los agentes de seguridad penitenciaria en la asistencia al VIH/sida en el sistema penitenciario: regulación del acceso a los servicios médicos; colaboración y realización de actividad de prevención a la transmisión del VIH en los presidios, como la distribución de preservativos; realización de acciones de educación en salud; acompañamiento de los detenidos en consultas, exámenes e internaciones externas a la prisión; y planificación de la reposición de medicamentos. Conclusión Se prevé que el agente de seguridad penitenciaria auxilie a los profesionales de salud en la prevención y tratamiento del VIH/sida, encaminar y acompañar a los detenidos en las atenciones dentro y fuera del sistema penitenciario, distribución de preservativos, realización de acciones de educación en salud y ayuda en la previsión de medicamentos.

Abstract Objective To analyze correctional officers' role in HIV/AIDS care in the prison system. Methods This is a narrative literature review, whose bibliographical search was carried out using controlled and free vocabularies, derived from the words "correctional officer" and HIV/AIDS. The survey was carried out in the LILACS, MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL and Scopus, Academic Search Premier and SocINDEX databases using the Boolean operators AND and OR. Studies published in Portuguese, English and Spanish that answered the study's guiding question were included. Duplicate articles, those that did not answer the study question and secondary studies were excluded. Results A total of 3,036 publications were retrieved that went through three selection stages, which resulted in nine studies included in the review. Four main roles played by correctional officers in HIV/AIDS care in the prison system were identified: regulation of access to medical services; collaboration and performance of HIV transmission prevention activities in prisons such as condom distribution; carrying out health education actions; monitoring inmates in consultations, examinations and admissions outside the prison; and drug replacement planning. Conclusion Correctional officers are expected to assist healthcare professionals in HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, referral and monitoring of inmates to care within and outside the prison system, distribution of condoms, carrying out health education actions and help in forecasting of medicines.