Exploratory research reveals alarming health risks and socio-demographic challenges for riverine women in the Amazon, indicating a need for targeted programs.
In Brazil, there is a noticeable lack of information regarding sexual and reproductive health (SRH), especially concerning isolated populations such as those found in riverine communities in the interior of the state of Amazonas. Faced with this gap, the present study aimed to understand the socio-demographic and economic profile, as well as the sexual behavior and reproductive health of women in a riverine community in the Amazon. It is non-participatory research with a quali-quantitative approach, characterized by an exploratory, descriptive and retrospective design. The results were structured into three axes, exploring socio-demographic and economic information, sexual behavior and reproductive health, and reveal alarming situations related to food security and health risks. These concerns are exacerbated by low family income and the precariousness of health services in the region. Given these negative findings, particularly regarding the health of riverine women, it is crucial to promote the development of reproductive health programs that take into account the specific social and cultural conditions of isolated communities in the Amazon. Keywords: Amazon. Riverine communities. Sexual behavior. Women's health. Family health.
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