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Objective: to identify the prevalence of Covid-19 and associated factors among public workers in the city of João Pessoa, Paraíba. Method: cross-sectional, analytical study, conducted with 373 workers in João Pessoa, Paraíba. Information from the state's Health Surveillance portal on the evolution of Covid-19 was used. The study population were public workers who performed the RT-PCR test for Covid-19 between April and June 2021. Descriptive and inferential statistics were performed. Results: prevalence of Covid-19 was 19.8%; female gender has reduced chances to present a positive diagnosis of the disease; anosmia was associated with the diagnosis of the referred infection. Conclusion: availability of personal protective equipment, measures for hand hygiene, stimulation of vaccination and reorganization of space are some of the strategies for ensuring the safety of workers in the work environment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: The riparians population is considered vulnerable to Sexually Transmitted Infections due to restrictions related to access to health, information and education. Objective: To analyze the prevalence of self-reported Sexually Transmitted Infections among the riparians population and associated sociodemographic and behavioral factors. Material and Method: Cross-sectional, analytical study, conducted with 250 riparians dwellers from João Pessoa, Paraiba state, from June to October 2019. Data were collected through interviews using a structured questionnaire. Logistic regression analysis was performed. The research was approved by the Research Ethics Committee under opinion number 3,340,273. Results: The prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Infections was 20.8%. Male ribs (OR=3.27; CI95%:1.74-6.15), who reported sexual intercourse with sex workers (OR=6.54; CI95%:3.05-14.0) and illicit drug use (OR 2.13; CI95%:1.10-4.13) were more likely to develop sexually transmitted infection. Conclusions: High prevalence of sexually transmitted infections and presence of risk behaviors among riparians. Screening, early diagnosis and health education is essential for discontinuation of the transmission chain. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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