The impact of the ZIKA Virus on the reproductive health of Brazilian women, environmental racism and the action for Direct Control of Unconstitutionality (ADI) No. 5581

Abstract

Has the objective of identifying social vulnerabilities on the ZIKAV epidemic that occurred in Brazil in 2015. Search realize the main focuses of social vulnerability and possible impacts of the disease on policies for the promotion of women's reproductive health. Develops by means of the analysis of the official reports of the Ministry of the health of Brazil and of the data presented by the Brazilian Institute of geography and statistics (IBGE). Concludes by pointing to poverty and the lack of basic infrastructure services suitable for the main factor that caused the Brazilian outbreak. Describes how the disease affected mostly northeastern poor women. And weaves considerations of environmental racism and the report by the action of unconstitutionality (ADIN 5.581/2016), notably on the protection and defense of reproductive rights, especially the right to abortion.

Síndrome congênita pelo vírus zika: análise das redes de apoio de pais

“…(9) A SCVZ atingiu muitas famílias que já viviam em situação de vulnerabilidade, que foi agravada pela doença. (10)(11)(12) O conhecimento da organização e interação entre membros destas famílias, suas formas de cooperação e resolução de problemas, assim como sua aproximação com os serviços e profissionais de saúde são fundamentais para a compreensão das necessidades e potencialidades do cuidado em saúde, em geral e, particularmente, da enfermagem.…”