Prevenção da AIDS no período de iniciação sexual: aspectos da dimensão simbólica das condutas de homens jovens

Abstract

Prevenção da AIDS no período de iniciação sexual: aspectos da dimensão simbólica das condutas de homens jovensAIDS prevention in the period of sexual initiation: aspects of the symbolic dimension of the conduct of young men

Sexual Initiation of Young People in Chile: A Qualitative Study

“…In previous studies where script theory has been applied to sexuality studies, the results have differed depending on whether the data have been based on focus groups or individual interviews (Fontanella & Gomes, 2012;Masters, Casey, Wells, & Morrison, 2013;Smith et al, 2003). Focus groups provide more cultural scripts, and in-depth interviews provide more interpersonal or intrapersonal scripts.…”

As práticas sexuais dos graduandos de enfermagem e a prevenção das doenças sexualmente transmissíveis.

“…Embora 46(51,7%) dos participantes tenham informado a adoção do preservativo, nota-se que os demais jovens -43(48,3%) -se mostram resistentes para incorporar essa prática em suas atividades sexuais. Estudo constatou que os jovens fazem uso do preservativo conforme o tipo de relacionamento (parceiro fixo ou casual) e aparência do parceiro, sendo associada ou não à promiscuidade, e empregam o condon como método de contracepção e não para a prevenção de DST 25 .…”

Sexual Practices, Knowledge and Behavior of College Students Regarding Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Práticas Sexuais, Conhecimento e Comportamento dos Universitários em Relação às Infecções Sexualmente Transmissíveis

“…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. The need for STDs prevention among young people, such as college students, is the focus of investigations 3,4,7-9 that seek to better understand the phenomenon that occurs in the fields of knowledge/behavior.…”

“…The need for STDs prevention among young people, such as college students, is the focus of investigations 3,4,7-9 that seek to better understand the phenomenon that occurs in the fields of knowledge/behavior. 9 The Brazilian youth, according to the authors 9 presents a satisfactory level of knowledge regarding the modes of HIV transmission and generally use condoms more often in their sexual relationships with their partners, whether steady or casual, compared to other age groups. Nonetheless, there is still a high prevalence of risky practices for the transmission of pathogens related to sexually transmitted diseases such as discontinuity in condom use.…”