2015
DOI: 10.1590/1982-0194201500016
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Prevalência de sinais e sintomas e conhecimento sobre doenças sexualmente transmissíveis

Abstract: Objective: To estimate the prevalence of signs and symptoms of sexually transmitted diseases and to verify the knowledge of adolescents and young people of an urban settlement about these infections. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted among 105 settlers aged 12-24 years old. Data were collected through interviews and analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences, version 17.0. Results: Of the participants who responded regarding sexually transmitted diseases, 20.6% reported si… Show more

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“…These are features associated with the HIVinfected population. A total of 608,230 cases of AIDS, among which 397,662 (65.4%) are males, have been reported in Brazil from 1980 to 2011 [1]. Although the male/female ratio in the prevalence of HIV/AIDS has dropped in recent years, it is still predominant among the male population.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…These are features associated with the HIVinfected population. A total of 608,230 cases of AIDS, among which 397,662 (65.4%) are males, have been reported in Brazil from 1980 to 2011 [1]. Although the male/female ratio in the prevalence of HIV/AIDS has dropped in recent years, it is still predominant among the male population.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…These numbers seem insignificant at first glance, but they are extremely important because several lives have been spared by public health education policies implemented [1].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Das 91.861 milhões de pessoas com idade de 14 anos ou mais ocupadas, no Brasil, cerca de 6,6 milhões tiveram emprego vinculado à ICC até dezembro de 2018 15 . É essencial que o enfermeiro do trabalho, em parceria com a rede social desses indivíduos, busque, de forma combinada e com intervenções contínuas e duradouras, promover uma discussão que garanta uma assistência integral, igualitária e acessível no contexto de comportamento e práticas sexuais 16 .…”
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“…Young people, in general, are aware of the importance of condom use for the prevention of STDs. 7,8 However, research has shown that despite advances in the field of knowledge, there are flaws in the prevention process, which is a problem for the Brazilian public health to act upon and to modify the attitudes and preventive practices of the young group. 9 Considering this framework, it is noteworthy that among the factors related to the high exposure of young people to STDs, the following can be highlighted: the early onset of sexual practices and the non-adoption of condoms in all intercourse; the lack of knowledge that weakens decision-making regarding sexual health; risk behavior with increased sexual partnerships, and the use of alcohol and other drugs.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%