The aim of this study was to investigate gaps between knowledge on HIV/AIDS and sexual behavior among teenagers. The study used a cross-sectional design with a representative random sample of 1,158 teenagers (14 to 19 years of age) enrolled in nine public secondary schools and who answered validated questionnaires. Data analysis included descriptive statistics and tests of hypotheses (chi-square, Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis, Kendall, and Fisher's exact test). The vast majority of the teenagers (98.7%) expressed doubt on at least one question. Condom use during first sexual intercourse was significantly associated with condom use in sexual relations in the previous six months. There was no statistical association between knowledge on HIV/AIDS and frequency of condom use or number of sexual partners. Health actions are needed that link schools to health services, in addition to not only elaborating appropriate information but also valorizing teenagers' individuality in the development of proposals.
The aim of this study was to investigate gaps between knowledge on HIV/AIDS and sexual behavior among teenagers. The study used a cross-sectional design with a representative random sample of 1,158 teenagers (14 to 19 years of age) enrolled in nine public secondary schools and who answered validated questionnaires. Data analysis included descriptive statistics and tests of hypotheses (chi-square, Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis, Kendall, and Fisher's exact test). The vast majority of the teenagers (98.7%) expressed doubt on at least one question. Condom use during first sexual intercourse was significantly associated with condom use in sexual relations in the previous six months. There was no statistical association between knowledge on HIV/AIDS and frequency of condom use or number of sexual partners. Health actions are needed that link schools to health services, in addition to not only elaborating appropriate information but also valorizing teenagers' individuality in the development of proposals.
A pandemia de covid-19 alterou drasticamente o cenário social, impactando todos os setores da vida. No campo educacional, a rápida transição para o ensino remoto imposta pelo isolamento social, afetou a vida de estudantes, educadores e familiares, incidindo sobre o processo ensino-aprendizagem. Além dos efeitos psíquicos decorrentes do isolamento social, a substituição do ensino presencial no contexto pandêmico acentuou o desinteresse dos jovens pela escola, que já vinha perdendo sentidos políticos e existenciais para eles, tornando patente o menor engajamento pelo ensino remoto. Além disso, as reduzidas condições econômicas de grande parte da população também foram aprofundadas, corroborando as dificuldades de acesso à internet e às mídias necessárias para essa adaptação. Se a escola já não era capaz de atraí-los, no contexto da pandemia ela parece ainda mais distante e incapaz de ajudá-los a lidar com os impasses atuais. Neste sentido, realizamos uma pesquisa qualitativa buscando escutar os jovens sobre seus sentimentos e vivências no contexto da pandemia, bem como sobre os sentidos que atribuem à escola, especialmente em momento de transição no retorno às aulas presenciais. A pesquisa buscou investigar, sobretudo, que escola eles gostariam de ajudar a construir no novo contexto, considerando que adaptações serão exigidas por parte de todos os agentes envolvidos na educação.
The aim of the current research is to analyze the coexistence of modifiable risk behaviors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in 12-to-17-year-old adolescents living in Brazil and their influence on overweight. National, cross-sectional, school-based epidemiological study focused on estimating the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors and metabolic syndrome in 12 to 17 year old adolescents enrolled in public and private schools in Brazilian counties accounting for more than 100 thousand inhabitants. The grade of membership method was used to identify the coexistence of risk factors among adolescents. The analytical sample comprised 71,552 adolescents. According to the two herein generated profiles, adolescents classified under Profile 2 have shown behaviors such as smoking, alcohol consumption and diet rich in Ultra-processed food intake ≥ 80% of the percentage of total caloric value. In addition, adolescents presenting CVD risk profile have shown increased likelihood of being overweight. The study has found coexistence of risk factors for CVD in Brazilian adolescents, with emphasis on tobacco smoking and alcoholic beverage intake. In addition, it heads towards the analysis of the association between CVD risk factors and health outcomes, such as overweight.
Objetivo: Analisar e difundir o conhecimento acerca do aumento da violência infanto-juvenil, em função da pandemia de Coronavírus. Revisão bibliográfica: A partir do contexto da pandemia de Covid-19, no qual o distanciamento social apresenta-se como a principal medida de proteção para a população, a violência familiar/doméstica infanto-juvenil, que já era prevalente, intensificou em todo o mundo, inclusive no Brasil. Nesse contexto, devido ao ambiente domiciliar, muitas vezes conturbado e estressante, são evidenciados quadros de maior irritabilidade tanto nos agressores, quanto nas crianças e nos adolescentes, o que, consequentemente, acentua os conflitos. Além disso, a maior permanência no ambiente doméstico, priva a supervisão das vítimas por terceiros, como educadores e profissionais da saúde, o que contribui para o aumento da subnotificação da violência. Desse modo, é necessário conhecimento das formas de cuidado e atenção aos sinais de violência, com destaque para o papel fundamental da denúncia, realizada principalmente por parentes próximos e vizinhos. Considerações finais: Conclui-se que a identificação precoce da violência infanto-juvenil propicia a manutenção da integridade física e mental, imprescindíveis para garantir um adequado desenvolvimento do indivíduo.
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