Guilherme Reis de Santana Santos
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View article: Health literacy on Mpox among Brazilian men who have sex with men: Findings from a national cross-sectional study
Health literacy on Mpox among Brazilian men who have sex with men: Findings from a national cross-sectional study Open
Background: In 2022, Mpox presented significant challenges globally, particularly in Brazil, where cases surged among men who have sex with men (MSM). Health literacy (HL) is essential for promoting health within this group. Objective: To …
View article: Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Use Among Cisgender and Transgender Adult Entertainment Workers in Brazil
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Use Among Cisgender and Transgender Adult Entertainment Workers in Brazil Open
Adult entertainment work may be associated with increased vulnerability to sexually transmitted infections, particularly HIV. In Brazil, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV infection has been available through the Brazilian Unified Hea…
View article: Intention to Use Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Among Age Groups of Brazilian Men Who Have Sex With Men: National Cross-Sectional Study
Intention to Use Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Among Age Groups of Brazilian Men Who Have Sex With Men: National Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background In Brazil, men who have sex with men (MSM) are disproportionately affected by the HIV epidemic, mirroring global trends. Despite advancements in HIV prevention, such as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), uptake remains uneven amon…
View article: Spatial and Temporal Analysis of Hospitalizations Due to Primary Care–Sensitive Conditions Related to Diabetes Mellitus in a State in the Northeast of Brazil
Spatial and Temporal Analysis of Hospitalizations Due to Primary Care–Sensitive Conditions Related to Diabetes Mellitus in a State in the Northeast of Brazil Open
Hospitalizations due to primary care–sensitive conditions (PCSCs) can be considered a proxy for the effectiveness of primary healthcare (PHC), especially diabetes mellitus (DM). The aim of this study was to analyze the temporal, spatial, a…
View article: Mpox Vaccine Hesitancy Among Brazilian Men Who Have Sex with Men: A National Cross-Sectional Study
Mpox Vaccine Hesitancy Among Brazilian Men Who Have Sex with Men: A National Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background: Mpox is a viral zoonosis that has gained increased attention due to a global outbreak in 2022, significantly impacting men who have sex with men (MSM). Vaccination for this disease poses a public health challenge; because it ca…
View article: SPATIO-TEMPORAL DYNAMICS OF VISCERAL LEISHMANIASIS TRANSMISSION IN A HIGHLY ENDEMIC REGION OF BRAZIL
SPATIO-TEMPORAL DYNAMICS OF VISCERAL LEISHMANIASIS TRANSMISSION IN A HIGHLY ENDEMIC REGION OF BRAZIL Open
Background: Brazil concentrates 96% of visceral leishmaniasis cases occurred in Americas, and Maranhão is the Brazilian state with the highest number of registered cases. We aimed to analyze the spatio-temporal dynamics of visceral leishma…
View article: Belief in Conspiracy Theories about COVID-19 Vaccines among Brazilians: A National Cross-Sectional Study
Belief in Conspiracy Theories about COVID-19 Vaccines among Brazilians: A National Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background: Vaccine hesitancy is a complex challenge that demands a comprehensive approach, one that not only acknowledges legitimate concerns within communities but also actively confronts misinformation. In this context, this study aimed…
View article: Exploring self‐care practices and health beliefs among men in the context of emerging infectious diseases: Lessons from the Mpox pandemic in Brazil
Exploring self‐care practices and health beliefs among men in the context of emerging infectious diseases: Lessons from the Mpox pandemic in Brazil Open
Our goal was to explore self‐care practices among men who have sex with men in the context of Mpox in Brazil. This study used qualitative research methods, including interviews and thematic analysis, to collect and analyze data from male p…
View article: Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic Surveillance of Visceral Leishmaniasis in Brazil: An Ecological Study
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic Surveillance of Visceral Leishmaniasis in Brazil: An Ecological Study Open
The aim of the study was to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the notification of new VL cases in Brazil in 2020. It is an ecological and time-series study (2015–2020) with spatial analysis techniques, whose units of analysis w…
View article: Intention to use PrEP among men who have sex with men and engage in chemsex: an international descriptive study
Intention to use PrEP among men who have sex with men and engage in chemsex: an international descriptive study Open
Background: Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a valuable tool in the response to the HIV epidemic, recommended for groups with a higher risk of HIV infection, such as men who have sex with men (MSM), particularly in the context of high-ri…