THE IMPACT OF DELAYS IN SUS SERVICES ON THE TRANSMISSION OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES: FOCUS ON HIV TRANSMISSION IN RIO DE JANEIRO

Resumo

Rapid access to health care is essential to prevent and control infectious diseases such as HIV. In Brazil, delays in the Unified Health System (SUS) contribute to difficulties in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of HIV, which can increase transmission rates and weaken public health initiatives. This quantitative study analyzes how these delays impact the rate of HIV infection in Rio de Janeiro, using regional data on waiting times and infection rates. The findings reveal a relationship between prolonged waiting times and increased risk of undiagnosed and untreated infections, highlighting the need for improvements in the SUS to reduce transmission rates.