RESUMOO objetivo do estudo foi caracterizar a posição dos jovens, no que se refere ao HIV/aids, incluindo a sua autoavaliação, a exposição ao risco de contrair o vírus e a testagem. Participaram 1016 estudantes, sendo utilizado questionário com 42 questões. A autoavaliação do conhecimento sobre HIV/aids demonstrou ser satisfatória, em 68,5 % dos participantes. Há associação significativa (p < 0,05), entre o jovem buscar a testagem e considerá-la necessária e entre buscar a testagem e conhecer algo sobre o assunto. Os resultados sugerem que as futuras campanhas preventivas focalizem as especificidades dos jovens, orientando e potencializando os espaços de promoção de saúde, na família, na escola e na comunidade. Palavras-chave: jovens; comportamento de risco; testagem; HIV; aids. ABSTRACT The Position of High School Youngsters About HIV/aids Risk and TestingThe aim of this study was to characterize the position of young people in relation to HIV/aids, including their self-assessment, exposure to the risk of contracting the virus and testing. A total of 1016 students participated, and a questionnaire with 42 questions was used. The self-assessment of knowledge about HIV/aids has proved satisfactory in 68.5% of participants. There is a significant association (p < 0,05) between seeking testing and consider it necessary, and between seeking testing and knowing something about the matter. The results suggest that the next preventive campaigns should focus on specific traits of young people, directing and improving the places dedicated to health promotion, in the family, schools and communities
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