2009
DOI: 10.1590/s0102-311x2009000300019
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Conhecimento objetivo e percebido sobre contraceptivos hormonais orais entre adolescentes com antecedentes gestacionais

Abstract: A elevada freqüência de gestação precoce no Brasil e, particularmente, em Teresina (21,5%), Piauí, motivou o presente estudo, cuja meta foi identificar os níveis de conhecimento objetivo e percebido sobre contraceptivos hormonais orais, bem como variáveis reprodutivas e sócio-demográficas preditoras de elevado conhecimento. Realizou-se estudo transversal com 278 adolescentes com idade de 15 a 19 anos de idade, com antecedentes reprodutivos, internadas em quatro maternidades de Teresina, em 2006. Regressão logí… Show more

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“…Another study conducted in Campinas, state of São Paulo, Brazil, showed that 62% of the girls between 10 and 14 years old had their first sexual intercourse without using any Table 5 -Distribution of adolescents according to gender regarding the measure to be taken by men facing an unplanned pregnancy contraceptive methods (18) . Adolescents' lack of concern may be related to the fact that their relationships are occasional (8) , as well as to early sexual initiation, because the earlier it happens the lower the chances of using contraceptive methods and, consequently, the higher the chances of pregnancy (19) . Regarding the responsibility of using a contraceptive method, a study conducted with adolescents at a public university in the state of São Paulo also reported that adolescents believe that the couple is responsible for it (3) .…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Another study conducted in Campinas, state of São Paulo, Brazil, showed that 62% of the girls between 10 and 14 years old had their first sexual intercourse without using any Table 5 -Distribution of adolescents according to gender regarding the measure to be taken by men facing an unplanned pregnancy contraceptive methods (18) . Adolescents' lack of concern may be related to the fact that their relationships are occasional (8) , as well as to early sexual initiation, because the earlier it happens the lower the chances of using contraceptive methods and, consequently, the higher the chances of pregnancy (19) . Regarding the responsibility of using a contraceptive method, a study conducted with adolescents at a public university in the state of São Paulo also reported that adolescents believe that the couple is responsible for it (3) .…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Such behavior is caused by the following aspects: adolescents' denial of the possibility of pregnancy, the fact that the sexual intercourses are casual, adolescents' belief that when using contraceptive methods they are acknowledging their active sex life, and adolescents' poor knowledge about contraceptive methods (8,9) .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…A gravidez consiste em fenômeno peculiar ao desenvolvimento humano normal, entretanto, este mesmo fenômeno pode levar a sérias complicações quando ocorre na juventude 1,2 . A gestação nesta etapa evolutiva da vida interfere nas representações sociais das jovens, por meio da súbita passagem do papel de filha e ser dependente para o papel de mãe e provedora.…”
Section: Introductionunclassified
“…Os baixos níveis de conhecimento objetivo e percebido das adolescentes sobre o uso de anticoncepcionais orais revelam a suscetibilidade das jovens ao comportamento sexual de risco. Para reduzir a incidência e reincidência da gravidez na adolescência e suas consequências negativas é necessária uma abordagem interativa com os adolescentes para elevar seu nível de conhecimento acerca desse assunto 7 . Também fica evidente que existem falhas nas políticas de saúde reprodutiva e sexual vigentes no Brasil.…”
Section: Fatores Que Influenciam a Adolescente Ficar Grávidaunclassified