Prevalence of sexually transmitted infections and associated factors in the inmate population of the Chachapoyas correctional center, Peru
The study emphasizes the significant prevalence of STIs among inmates at the Chachapoyas Correctional Center. It underscores the necessity of implementing specific sexual health programs and STI prevention measures in this environment. The findings highlight the importance of enhancing health services and sexual health education in prisons to minimize STI transmission and promote better conditions for public health equity.
Authors
- Luis M. Rojas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8453-5501)
- Rafael Tapia‐Limonchi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7483-1729)
- Christian J. Campos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5823-1088)
- Stella M. Chenet (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5305-0664)
- Rafael Cubas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3450-9054)
- Víctor Juan Vera-Ponce (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4075-9049)
- Jhony A De LaCruz-Vargas
Institutions
- National University Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza (PE)
- Universidad Ricardo Palma (PE)
- Dirección Regional de Salud del Callao (PE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Archives of Public Health
- Published
- 2025-07-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13690-025-01676-3
- Primary Topic
- Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00