"Quando um não quer, dois não brigam": um estudo sobre o não uso constante de preservativo masculino por adolescentes do Município do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil

Abstract

This study assessed gender-related aspects involved in the inconsistent use of male condoms by adolescents in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Four focus groups were conducted, two with each gender, two in a public school and two in a private school, totaling 34 participants, comparing gender and social status. The resulting material was analyzed using a critical interpretative approach. Among the emerging themes, "gender relations" were chosen, consisting of three dimensions: trust, submission, and initiative. So-called unequal gender power was not detected in the adolescents' discourse, which however revealed an apparent inequality in negotiation and initiative in condom use. Differences between public and private schools were subtle. Some changes may be occurring in the field of adolescent sexual behavior. The results indicate the importance of channels for dialogue, taking into account the singularity of groups in order to establish intervention strategies adapted to subjects and different historical and cultural contexts.

Saberes e atitudes dos adolescentes frente à contracepção

“…Thus, dialogue between the couple should be encouraged so that male adolescents are also responsible for contraception. Despite the joint initiative between partners regarding the use of contraceptive methods, a study conducted in Rio de Janeiro drew attention to the fact that the frequency of the initiative or request of the use of condoms among adolescents is still very low in both genders (23) . According to the same author, males rarely choose to use condoms, but do not refuse to do that when requested.…”

“…Some studies have shown that when relationships are considered stable, there is a decreased use of condoms and, consequently, greater adherence to oral contraceptives, which shows the progressive change in the adolescents' priority, that is, they are not longer concerned about protection against STDs and are only concerned about pregnancy prevention, a decision that is often motivated by the belief that their partner has proved to be loyal (15,23) . Another study (3) demonstrated that most adolescents believed that they should use condoms during every sexual intercourse; however, 17.6% reported they would have unprotected sex if they trusted their partner.…”

Conhecimentos e Práticas dos Adolescentes da Capital de Mato Grosso quanto às DST/Aids

“…Esses dados mostram a importância que os amigos, familiares e a escola, entre outros meios de comunicação, assumem diante da sexualidade. Entretanto, é preciso destacar que as informações sobre formas de transmissão e prevenção das DST/aids, por si só, não são suficientes para a adoção de comportamentos seguros 9,25 . Torna-se fundamental proporcionar espaços de discussão entre os jovens, em que a troca de experiências e a reflexão possa realmente levar a mudanças de comportamento.…”

Avaliação e monitoramento da atenção básica no Estado do Ceará, Brasil: explorando concepções e experiências no nível central

“…A partir da organização e análise das informações, procedemos à interpretação das informações e à construção da "rede interpretativa" 14 . A análise das informações foi então estruturada em torno de três temas centrais, a saber: (1) natureza e finalidades da avaliação; (2) experiências com avaliação; (3) o espaço da qualidade na avaliação, que por sua vez, desdobram-se em distintas dimensões, conforme ilustrado na Tabela 1.…”