Adesivo informativo para tratamento das infecções sexualmente transmissíveis

Abstract

Introduction: Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) represent a significant public health challenge, requiring effective interventions by health professionals. Current treatment follows the 2022 Clinical Protocol and Therapeutic Guidelines (PCDT IST), adapting to the syndromic approach and clinical assessment of the professional during the consultation. However, organizational and structural challenges and high patient demand can prevent health professionals from consulting these protocols properly due to a lack of time or up-to-date training. Objectives: To create an information tool to be used by health professionals in the treatment of STIs. Methods: Methodological study based on the process of building an informative and advisory tool for treating the main STIs. The stages involved in gathering the content were: a review of the specific literature, selection and filing to prepare the tool, organization and visual design. Results: An information sticker was designed for health professionals who provide care to users with STIs and their contacts. The sticker has the format of an A5 piece of paper, so that it is easy for professionals to see in offices or other places of care. It includes up-to-date technical information based on the 2022 PCDT IST, providing treatment guidelines for the main STIs, divided into syndromes with subtitles. Conclusion: The information material produced summarizes all the treatments for the main STIs and is written in a way that is accessible to health professionals. It promises to be a resource of great contribution to the daily lives of those who treat STIs.