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{"title":"Association of Health Information Literacy and Health Outcomes Among Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome.","authors":"Kailu Wu, Xiaoyan Qi, Aihua Li, Huan Dong, Xiaojing Wang, Meihua Ji","doi":"10.3390/nursrep15030090","DOIUrl":"10.3390/nursrep15030090","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objectives</b>: Based on social cognitive theory, this study aims to explore the associated factors of and whether and how health information literacy was correlated to health behavior and glycemic control among individuals with type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome. <b>Methods</b>: Following convenient sampling, this cross-sectional, correlational study was conducted among 225 patients with type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome from an outpatient clinic in a suburban area of Beijing, China. Hierarchical multiple regression and mediation analysis were performed to explore the effect of health information literacy on self-management practice and hemoglobin A1c in this sample. The STROBE guidelines for cross-sectional studies were followed. <b>Results</b>: The findings showed incompetent health information literacy, inadequate self-management behavior, and suboptimal glycemic control in a sample of patients with type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Based on social cognitive theory, the results of regression analysis indicated that self-management attitude, health problem-solving, and chronic illness resources were correlated with self-management practice, and health problem-solving and health information evaluation were correlated with hemoglobin A1c. Mediation analysis revealed that self-management attitude, health problem-solving, and chronic disease resources fully mediated the effect of health information literacy on self-management practice. There was an indirect effect of health information literacy on hemoglobin A1c through health problem-solving. <b>Conclusions</b>: The findings demonstrated that health information literacy has significant indirect and direct effects on self-management behavior and glycemic control through self-management attitude, health problem-solving, and chronic disease resources in a sample of patients with type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome.</p>","PeriodicalId":40753,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Reports","volume":"15 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11944319/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143732200","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"How Does Professional Habitus Impact Nursing Autonomy? A Hermeneutic Qualitative Study Using Bourdieu's Framework.","authors":"Laura Elvira Piedrahita Sandoval, Jorge Sotelo-Daza, Liliana Cristina Morales Viana, Cesar Ivan Aviles Gonzalez","doi":"10.3390/nursrep15030088","DOIUrl":"10.3390/nursrep15030088","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background/Objective:</b> In nursing practice, differences have been noted between the shared habitus acquired during academic training and professional practices within healthcare systems. In this context, nurses tend to experience an impact on their autonomy due to the ways in which their professional habitus has been established, which, in some way, alters the cultural capital acquired during their academic training. The objective of this study was to identify factors that facilitate and/or limit autonomy in nursing practice based on professional habitus. <b>Method:</b> This research was conducted using a hermeneutic qualitative study framed within a critical approach that incorporated Bourdieu's theory of fields (habitus, field, and capital). This study included 11 registered nurses working in hospital settings, 17 nursing students, and six university professors. Data collection included 34 sociodemographic forms, 34 individual semi-structured interviews, and five <i>focus group discussions</i> conducted with an interview guide. The collected data were analyzed using an interpretative hermeneutic approach, integrating grounded theory and Bourdieu's theory of fields, focusing on the concepts of habitus, field, and capital. <b>Results:</b> This study identified a central theme-clarification of the nurse's role (professional habitus)-alongside three subthemes: (1) strengthening the nursing identity (identity habitus), (2) optimizing nursing education (optimization habitus), and (3) reinforcing professional credibility (validation habitus). Autonomy was found to be influenced by hierarchical structures, power relations, and institutional constraints within the healthcare social field, which led to limitations in the accumulation of nurses' symbolic capital. <b>Conclusions:</b> The professional habitus of nurses is shaped by various elements within the healthcare social field. This field is constrained by hierarchical structures and factors such as subordination to the hegemonic biomedical discourse and the medical profession, limited recognition of humanized care, institutional restrictions on acknowledging the nursing process, and a lack of solidarity and leadership. These constraints ultimately hinder the accumulation of symbolic and social capital in nursing, leading to a loss of autonomy and hindering professional development.</p>","PeriodicalId":40753,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Reports","volume":"15 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11944473/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143732338","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of Resistance Training on Older Adults with Sarcopenic Obesity: A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Blood Biomarkers, Functionality, and Body Composition.","authors":"Luis Polo-Ferrero, Víctor Navarro-López, Manuel Fuentes, Jesus Lacal, María Dolores Cancelas-Felgueras, Natalia Santos-Blázquez, Roberto Méndez-Sánchez, Juan Luis Sánchez-González","doi":"10.3390/nursrep15030089","DOIUrl":"10.3390/nursrep15030089","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background/Objectives</b>: Sarcopenic obesity (SO) is a clinical condition in which there is an excess of fat mass and a loss of muscle mass, strength, and function. Its prevalence increases with age, particularly in adults over 65 years old. However, debate persists on the definition and assessment of SO. The purpose of this review is to examine the impact of resistance training on older adults with sarcopenic obesity. <b>Methods</b>: This review included studies investigating the effects of resistance training interventions in older adults with SO. A comprehensive literature search was conducted across six databases (PubMed, SCOPUS, Cochrane Library, Embase, EBSCO, and Web of Science), yielding 1882 articles. The risk of bias in the included studies was assessed using the PEDro scale and the GRADE system. <b>Results</b>: Eleven randomized clinical trials were analyzed qualitatively and nine were analyzed quantitatively. The meta-analysis demonstrated that exercise interventions revealed the positive effects of exercise mainly on physical performance ([SMD] = 0.36, [95% CI] = 0.03, 0.69, <i>p</i> = 0.003) and body composition ([SMD] = 0.35, [95% CI] = 0.12, 0.57, <i>p</i> = 0.003), with no significant differences in biomarkers ([SMD] = 0.1, [95% CI] = -0.28, 0.49, <i>p</i> = 0.52). <b>Conclusions</b>: Resistance training benefits older adults with SO, improving body composition and physical function, whereas there were no significant differences in blood biomarkers. The present review highlights the limitations of the existing evidence base. Many included studies exhibited methodological shortcomings, necessitating the cautious interpretation of findings. Future research should prioritize rigorous study designs, including larger sample sizes and extended follow-up periods, to enhance the precision and generalizability of results.</p>","PeriodicalId":40753,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Reports","volume":"15 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11944422/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143732279","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Influenza Vaccination of Nurses and Other Health Care Workers in Different Occupational Settings: A Classic and AI Mixed Approach for Time-to-Event Data.","authors":"Matteo Ratti, Riccardo Rescinito, Domenico Gigante, Alberto Lontano, Massimiliano Panella","doi":"10.3390/nursrep15030087","DOIUrl":"10.3390/nursrep15030087","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Seasonal influenza currently remains a major public health concern for the community and, in particular, the health care worker (HCW). According to the World Health Organization, HCWs are among the high-risk categories for which vaccination is recommended, due to the derived absenteeism, productivity loss, and high probability of transmitting the disease to vulnerable individuals or patients. Therefore, an HCW vaccination policy should be adopted by every health care provider. There is growing evidence that a time effect of the vaccination event is probable, which may influence vaccine effectiveness. We designed and conducted an observational study to investigate the time to anti-influenza vaccination event of different categories of HCWs belonging to different occupational settings in a tertiary hospital during three seasons in order to retrieve some insight about HCW prioritization when designing vaccination campaigns. <b>Materials and Methods:</b> We retrospectively analyzed the results of two HCW anti-influenza vaccination campaigns (2022 and 2023) to assess any difference regarding job typology and unit typology (critical care, surgical, medical, service). We first fitted a classic Cox proportional hazard model and then an AI random forest model to assess variable importance. We used R, RStudio, and the survex package. <b>Results:</b> Overall, other HCWs reported a lower vaccination rate compared to nurses (HR 0.77; 95%CI 0.62-0.97), and service unit personnel appeared to more likely be vaccinated (HR 1.42; 95%CI 1.01-1.99) compared to those belonging to the critical care units. As expected, older workers tended to be vaccinated more frequently (HR 1.70 for the (46, 65] category compared to the younger one; 95%CI 1.39-2.09). The variable importance analysis showed consistent superiority of the ward typology and age category variables with respect to time. During the entire timeline, the ward typology appeared to be more important than the HCW typology. <b>Conclusions:</b> Our results suggest a prioritization policy based firstly on the unit typology followed by the job typology for HCW anti-influenza campaigns.</p>","PeriodicalId":40753,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Reports","volume":"15 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11944323/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143732346","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Factors Associated with Postpartum Sexual Function During the Puerperium Period: A Cross-Sectional Study in Greece.","authors":"Christiana Arampatzi, Vasiliki Michou, Panagiotis Eskitzis, Konstantinos Andreou, Loukas Athanasiadis","doi":"10.3390/nursrep15030086","DOIUrl":"10.3390/nursrep15030086","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> After childbirth, sexual activity and sexual desire decrease significantly. In recent years, postpartum sexual health has been a common concern that is often not discussed in antenatal postpartum care and has received little attention from either clinicians or researchers. This lack of attention is concerning, and thus, the aim of this study was to investigate associated factors with postpartum sexual function during the puerperium period, with the hope of sparking a change in this trend. <b>Methods:</b> Three hundred and thirty-six women participated in the study. They were asked to complete two questionnaires: a general questionnaire regarding demographic and other personal information about the postpartum period and the Female Sexual Functioning Index (FSFI). <b>Results:</b> The results showed that women scored an average of 20.8 points on the FSFI, and thus, their level of sexual functioning was characterized as moderate. Factors such as older age, lack of partner support, and negative body image appeared to influence scores on the FSFI scale. <b>Conclusions:</b> In conclusion, our research underscores the need for further investigation into the challenges women face during the puerperium period, which may negatively influence sexual health and functioning.</p>","PeriodicalId":40753,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Reports","volume":"15 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11944510/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143732320","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Nurses' Perceptions and Expectations of Patient Violence: Language Matters.","authors":"Darcy Copeland, Mary Potter, Susan Tipton, Debra Culter","doi":"10.3390/nursrep15030085","DOIUrl":"10.3390/nursrep15030085","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background</b>: Patient violence is a serious occupational risk for nurses. Some professional rhetoric presents this risk as not part of nursing work, discounting widespread exposure. There is a disjunction between nurses' experiences and the discourse they are exposed to. There is little to no evidence indicating whether nurses think it is possible to eliminate patient violence or whether their expectations of exposure to patient violence align with the significant risk they face. <b>Purpose</b>: The purpose of this analysis was to examine nurses' perceptions related to the elimination of, expectations of, and desired state regarding exposure to patient violence. <b>Methods</b>: This study used a cross-sectional, descriptive design. <b>Results</b>: Nearly 500 nurses from seven acute care hospitals in the western United States responded to the electronic survey. Most nurses (85%) do not think it is possible to prevent violence in acute care facilities. Most (81%) also agree that nurses in acute care facilities <i>do</i> expect to be exposed to patient violence while at work. A smaller majority (68%) responded that nurses <i>should</i> expect to be exposed to patient violence while at work. Respondents indicated that expecting patient violence was an important mechanism in preventing and responding to it. Nurses did not conflate expectations of patient violence with acceptance of patient violence. <b>Conclusions</b>: Expecting patient violence is not equivalent to accepting violence, yet these two ideas are often used interchangeably in workplace violence initiatives. Eliminating patient violence is not entirely possible given known risk factors. Enforcing 'zero tolerance' to patient violence is untenable, and the inability to enact it may result in frustration among nurses. Language matters, and what nurses are experiencing must be differentiated from an ideal state. The professional narrative about patient violence may have negative consequences and is not aligned with nurses' experiences or expectations.</p>","PeriodicalId":40753,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Reports","volume":"15 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11945363/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143731968","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Risk Determinants of Sexual Behaviors: Dating Apps, History of Sexually Transmitted Infections, Substance Use, and Pornography Consumption in Health Science Students.","authors":"María Naranjo-Márquez, Anna Bocchino, Ester Gilart, Eva Manuela Cotobal-Calvo, Fortuna Procentese, José Luis Palazón-Fernández","doi":"10.3390/nursrep15030083","DOIUrl":"10.3390/nursrep15030083","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background</b>: Since 2020, there has been a significant increase in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), especially in young people, and these include syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and lymphogranuloma venereum, which are often asymptomatic but with the potential for transmission. In addition, certain risk behaviors, such as the use of dating apps, pornography, and substance use, reduce adherence to barrier methods, especially in men, thus facilitating the spread of these infections. <b>Methods</b>: This observational, cross-sectional study aimed to explore the relationship between the use of dating apps, drug and pornographic material consumption, and STI history in university students of the health sciences. <b>Results</b>: The sample consisted of 730 participants. The results indicated that individuals who identified as gay, lesbian, or bisexual reported significantly higher rates of dating app use, drug use, and pornography consumption compared to those who identified as heterosexual. Also, these groups showed lower adherence to contraceptive and protective methods. A statistical analysis revealed a relationship between the use of dating apps and increased sexual risk behaviors, suggesting that the accessibility of these platforms could influence the frequency and type of sexual contact. <b>Conclusions</b>: The increase in the prevalence of STIs in recent years has highlighted the urgency of strengthening prevention and sexual health promotion strategies, especially in young and high-risk populations. This study emphasizes the need for early and targeted interventions in high-risk groups to reduce the incidence of STIs and promote responsible sexual health practices.</p>","PeriodicalId":40753,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Reports","volume":"15 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11944733/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143732185","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Between Clicks and Care: Investigating Social Media Addiction and Work Engagement Among Nurses in Saudi Arabia.","authors":"Zahour Ismael Boukari, Naglaa Abdelaziz Mahmoud Elseesy, Ohood Felemban, Ruba Alharazi","doi":"10.3390/nursrep15030084","DOIUrl":"10.3390/nursrep15030084","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background/Objectives</b>: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between social media networking addiction (SMNA) and work engagement (WE) among nurses at a government hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, as well as to assess the overall levels of SMNA and WE within this population. <b>Methods</b>: A quantitative, correlational, cross-sectional design was employed with an online survey instrument, involving 283 nurses from the government hospital. The data were analyzed using SPSS software version 26. <b>Results</b>: Nurses exhibited low levels of SMNA and average levels of WE. A negative relationship was identified between SMNA and WE. <b>Conclusions</b>: The findings indicate that SMNA influences various dimensions of WE differently. A significant negative relationship was observed between SMNA and the dimensions of vigor, absorption, and overall WE. However, SMNA did not significantly impact the dedication dimension, which emerged as the highest-scoring aspect among nursing professionals. Therefore, this study recommends raising awareness among nurses regarding the detrimental impact that excessive social media usage can have on their professional responsibilities and mental health, the implementation of clear social media usage guidelines, regular assessment of the trends in social media usage among nurses and the introduction of educational programs to raise awareness and promote responsible usage.</p>","PeriodicalId":40753,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Reports","volume":"15 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11945468/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143732204","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Indonesian Nursing Educators' Experiences with Developing Student-Centered Learning Methods.","authors":"Vigdis Abrahamsen Grøndahl, Kirsti Lauvli Andersen, Ann Karin Helgesen, Asniar Asniar, Randi Martinsen, Riza Septiani, Dharina Baharuddin, Signe Rasch Woersaa, Anna Willman, Liv Berit Olsen","doi":"10.3390/nursrep15030081","DOIUrl":"10.3390/nursrep15030081","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background/Objectives</b>: There is a rising global demand to educate independent and reflective nurses capable of addressing the evolving needs of healthcare systems and diverse populations. The Indonesian Nursing Act solidifies the professional status of nurses, although challenges persist including discrepancies between practice and educational standards. There is a need to increase the competence of Indonesian nurse educators and their ability to facilitate learning that can strengthen the nursing programs' quality and improve the nurses' ability to address various health issues in the population. The aim of the study was to describe the nurse educators' experiences with developing student-active methods in nursing education in Indonesia. <b>Methods</b>: This study is part of an Erasmus+ project: Capacity Building in Nursing Education in Indonesia (CABNEI). A three-year educational program for nursing educators in Indonesia was developed. The current study used a qualitative, descriptive design with a questionnaire containing four open-ended questions focusing on the educators' experiences with developing student-active methods and conditions affecting this process. Data were collected between January and November 2022 and analyzed using qualitative content analysis. <b>Results</b>: A total of 32 educators from two universities and two nursing schools in Indonesia participated. The analysis revealed the theme \"A change of pedagogical approaches to nursing students' learning\" with three categories: \"Setting the stage for pedagogical development in the nursing education\", \"From correction to reflection\", and \"Factors affecting the educators' learning process\". <b>Conclusions</b>: The nursing educators' experiences with developing student-active methods in Indonesia were positive. They reported incorporating additional pedagogical tools into their teaching methods and nursing programs. Management is vital in facilitating active-learning strategies. It is important to foster collaborative opportunities for educators and enhance their pedagogical skills to meet the healthcare system's evolving needs and society's demands for sustainable nursing expertise.</p>","PeriodicalId":40753,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Reports","volume":"15 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11944407/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143732345","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Epidemiological Profile and Risk Factors Related to Sexually Transmitted Infections in Sex Workers in Granada (Spain).","authors":"Isabel Llavero-Molino, María Sánchez-Torres, César Hueso-Montoro, Alberto González-García, Inmaculada García-García, Francisco Jiménez-Bautista, María Ángeles Pérez-Morente","doi":"10.3390/nursrep15030082","DOIUrl":"10.3390/nursrep15030082","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Sex work is one of the oldest trades in the world. It is the practice of sexual activity in exchange for money or material goods. It has traditionally been carried out by women, although in recent years, there has been an increase in the number of male sex workers. Sex workers have been recognized as a population at high risk of contracting and transmitting sexually transmitted infections and human immunodeficiency virus and have had limited access to multiple services, including health care. <b>Objective:</b> The aim was to identify the epidemiological profile and risk factors of a population of sex workers in the province of Granada, southern Spain. <b>Methods:</b> An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted by reviewing the medical records at a specific sexually transmitted infection center in Spain. <b>Results:</b> A total of 157 sex workers' records were analyzed, most of whom were women, who mainly identified as heterosexual, with a mean age of 28.52 years and a high percentage of foreign nationality. Some sexual behaviors associated with the acquisition of sexually transmitted infections were also analyzed. <b>Conclusions:</b> The results revealed a deficient coverage of the health needs of a highly vulnerable and stigmatized social group, highlighting the need for interventions to prevent risky habits, as well as to promote behaviors aimed at achieving better sexual health.</p>","PeriodicalId":40753,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Reports","volume":"15 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11945086/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143732301","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}