Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) Analysis of the Implementation of Public Health Policies on HTLV-1 in Brazil.

ABSTRACT: Human T lymphotropic virus 1 (HTLV-1) is a public health issue for most countries and imposes important consequences on patients' health and socioeconomic status. Brazil is one of the global leaders of the public health response to these viruses. The country has challenges to overcome to implement meaningful policies aiming to eliminate HTLV-1/2. An analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) for the implementation of public health policies on HTLV-1/2 was performed. The strengths identified were the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS); Brazilian expertise in public health programs successfully implemented; currently available policies targeting HTLV; and strong collaboration with researchers and patient's representative. Lack of awareness about HTLV, insufficien

SUBMITTER: Miranda AE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9021745 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature