I Nurse. Master of Education in Health Sciences. Corresponding Author. The data were presented in the form of tables and figures. During data collection, measures of harm reduction were adopted. It is necessary that these women have perspectives of a better life, valuing and respecting their individuality. Keywords: Prostitution; Sexual behavior; Risk reduction behavior; Questionnaires. Los datos fueron presentados en forma de figuras y tablas. Since the beginning of humankind, prostitution has been linked to degradation, dishonesty and lack of autonomy.
These women are constantly exposed to various risk factors, such as submission and, above all, the abuse of alcohol and illicit drugs.
They also experience a scenario surrounded by aggression, abuse, humiliation and insults, all of which place them in the group of vulnerable people. All of these conflicting aspects linked to prostitution should make evident its importance within the health programs, so that professionals can act in an effective manner in the prevention of risks.
Vulnerability is defined as a set of factors that can increase or decrease the risks to which we are exposed in all situations of our lives. Harm reduction measures are strategies that apply to individuals who do not want to, or cannot, abstain from adopting risk behaviors.
In general, a lack of information and family breakdown are major risk factors to the health of sex workers, therefore studies related to the sociocultural profile of these professionals are extremely relevant. These actions provide protected practices, the exercise of citizenship and a holistic form of health care. However, it was observed that, despite the availability of information and facilities offered, there is a failure in adherence to treatment and in the frequency of procuring services.
