Lucilene Freitas
A5014279929- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- HIV/AIDS oral health manifestations
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Poxvirus research and outbreaks
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Science and Education Research
- African Sexualities and LGBTQ+ Issues
- Bacillus and Francisella bacterial research
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
Fundação Oswaldo Cruz
2018-2024
Instituto Evandro Chagas
2018-2024
Faculdades Oswaldo Cruz
2023
Although gay, bisexual, and other cisgender men who have sex with (MSM) transgender women the highest HIV burden in Latin America, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) implementation is poor. We aimed to assess feasibility of same-day oral PrEP delivery Brazil, Mexico, Peru.Implementation (ImPrEP) was a prospective, single-arm, open-label, multicentre study conducted Brazil (14 sites), Mexico (four Peru (ten sites). MSM were eligible participate if they aged 18 years or older, HIV-negative,...
We evaluated in-hospital mortality and outcomes incidence after hospital discharge due to COVID-19 in a Brazilian multicenter cohort.This prospective study (RECOVER-SUS, NCT04807699) included patients hospitalized public tertiary hospitals Brazil from June 2020 March 2021. Clinical assessment blood samples were performed at admission, with post-hospital remote visits. Hospitalized participants followed-up until 31, The of rehospitalization or death discharge. Kaplan-Meier curves Cox...
BackgroundSeveral systems of oppression combine in complex ways to impact the lives minority populations. Following an intersectionality framework, we assessed frequency and perceived reasons for discrimination among gay, bisexual, other cisgender men who have sex with (MSM) transgender non-binary individuals (TGNB), stratified by race.MethodsOnline survey MSM TGNB ≥18 years living Brazil, between November/2021 January/2022. We used 18-item Explicit Discrimination Scale assess day-to-day...
Following the 2022 global mpox outbreak, diagnoses decreased worldwide, even in settings with limited vaccine access. In 2023-2024, a new outbreak emerged Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, highlighting importance of continuous surveillance, preventive measures such as vaccination vulnerable populations, and treatment options, emphasizing equitable health technology distribution.
Abstract Introduction Although long-acting injectable cabotegravir (CAB-LA) PrEP has proven efficacious for HIV prevention in clinical trials, additional research is needed to guide effective implementation real world settings. Methods ImPrEP CAB-Brasil an study of same-day delivery CAB-LA young sexual and gender minorities (SGM; aged 18-30 years) six existing oral public health clinics. We conducted formative prepare the through (1) community mobilization; (2) process mapping; (3) focus...
Background Although long-acting, injectable cabotegravir (CAB-LA) pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) has proven efficacious for HIV prevention in clinical trials, research is needed to guide effective implementation real-world settings. Formative work with community members and health care providers (HCPs) important provide insight into the needs contexts of specific populations reveal potential barriers facilitators projects. Objective We aimed describe results from formative develop an...
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Although long-acting, injectable cabotegravir (CAB-LA) pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) has proven efficacious for HIV prevention in clinical trials, research is needed to guide effective implementation real-world settings. Formative work with community members and health care providers (HCPs) important provide insight into the needs contexts of specific populations reveal potential barriers facilitators projects. </sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title> We aimed...
The aim was to provide scientific reflections based on concepts and evidence presented by studies published the subject in current year. This is an integrative review, carried out during month of July 2022. search led us 15 articles selected for meeting precepts research question established as a guide. Monkeypox not sexually transmitted infection, although it can be close contact sexual intercourse, when active rash develops, regardless practitioners' orientation. As with COVID-19, use...