Perfil e práticas sexuais de universitários da área de saúde

Júnior, José Stênio Pinto Falcão; Lopes, Emeline Moura; Freitas, Lydia Vieira; Rabelo, Samia Thábida de Oliveira; Pinheiro, Ana Karina Bezerra; Ximenes, Lorena Barbosa

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“…Among undergraduate students, non-use of condom in the last sexual intercourse ranged from 85.7% to 38.6% 2,9 . The frequency of students who had between one and three sexual partners within three months before the survey was 95% in women and 89% in men 10 . In the United States, 48% of undergraduate students used condoms in the last sexual intercourse, and the prevalence of risky sexual behavior was 14%, considering those who reported not using condoms in the last intercourse and having had more than one partner within the last 12 months prior to the survey 11 .…”

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Risky sexual behavior and associated factors in undergraduate students in a city in Southern Brazil

2020

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OBJECTIVE: To describe the sexual behavior of freshmen undergraduate students according to demographic, economic, psychosocial and behavioral characteristics, and evaluate the prevalence of risky sexual behavior and its associated factors. METHODS: A cross-sectional study of the census type with undergraduate students over 18 years old of 80 undergraduate courses of the Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPel), in Rio Grande do Sul (RS), who entered in the first semester of 2017 and remained enrolled in the second semester. Undergraduate students who reported having had sex were evaluated. We considered as risky sexual behavior having more than one sexual partner within the last three months and not having used condoms in the last sexual intercourse. RESULTS: The prevalence of risky sexual behavior was 9% (95%CI 7.6–10.5). Men presented more risky behavior than women, with a prevalence of 10.8% and 7.5%, respectively. Of the undergraduate students, 45% did not use condoms in the last sexual intercourse, and 24% had two partners or more within three months before the survey. Smartphone applications for sexual purposes were used by 23% of students within three months before the survey. Risky sexual behavior was associated with gender, age at first sexual intercourse, frequency of alcohol consumption, consumption of psychoactive substances before the last sexual intercourse and use of smartphone applications for sexual purposes. CONCLUSION: Although undergraduate students are expected to be an informed population, the prevalence of risky sexual behavior was important, indicating the need to expand public investment in sexual education and awareness actions.

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Risky sexual behavior and associated factors in undergraduate students in a city in Southern Brazil

2020

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“…Risky behaviors are related to: number of sexual partners, non-use of condom and/or contraceptive methods; sexual intercourse under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs; and sexual intercourse with little or recently known person. These behaviors are associated with family and cultural variables, which influence the personality traits that are being developed (Campo-Arias et al, 2010;Falcão et al, 2007;Mehra, Kyagada, Ostergren, & Agardh, 2014;Santos & Oliveira, 2009). The individual component relates to individuals' knowledge on the issue, their ability to incorporate it in their daily concerns, beliefs, desires, religion, and the real possibility of transforming these concerns into actual practice.…”

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Risky sexual behavior and knowledge of STIs/AIDS among university health students

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Background: Risky sexual behaviors are associated with the number of sexual partners, and non-use of condom, among other factors. Objective: To identify the profile of health students attending a higher education institution, according to demographic and sexual characteristics. Methods: This is a prospective, cross-sectional and descriptive study with a quantitative approach using a sample of 819 university health students. We used a questionnaire in order to obtain information on the students' demographic characteristics, sexual behaviors and knowledge of STIs/AIDS. We defined risky behavior as the adoption of 2 or more of the following sexual behaviors: non-use of condom, more than 10 sexual partners, sexual intercourse under the influence of alcohol/drugs, and sexual intercourse with little or recently known person. Results: The sample was composed of 77.41% (634) of women and 22.59% (185) of men, with a mean age of 24.4 years (SD ± 6.7). Most participants (52%) reported risky behaviors and insufficient knowledge of STIs. Conclusion: The fact that 52% of the participants reported risky sexual behaviors points to the need for preventive interventions among this population, aimed at raising awareness and reducing the risk of STIs.

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“…São considerados comportamentos de risco, por exemplo, as práti-cas sexuais sem preservativos e com muitos parceiros (Falcão Júnior, Lopes, Freitas, Rabelo, Pinheiro, & Ximenes, 2007), a ingestão excessiva de álcool e o uso de outras drogas, se envolver em brigas com amigos ou em agressões físicas ou verbais (Pillon, O'Brien & Piedra, 2005). A tendência a tomar decisões que resultem em potenciais danos físicos, psicológicos ou de sobrevivência em busca de uma recompensa é denominada propensão ao risco (Byrnes, Miller, & Schafer, 1999;Daly & Wilson, 2001;Feijó & Oliveira, 2001;Howat-Rodrigues, 2010;Koller, 1999;Ross & Hill, 2002).…”

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“…A literatura aponta que a propensão ao risco pode ser influenciada pela expectativa de futuro do indivíduo, pelas diferenças em função do sexo e por aspectos socioeconômicos e culturais. (Daly & Wilson, 2005;Hill, Jenkins & Farmer, 2008;Ross & Hill, 2002;Ross, Hill & Low, 1997;Falcão Júnior et al, 2007). Magar, Phillips e Hosie (2008) consideram que a preferência por riscos resulta do mau funcionamento cognitivo de avaliação e baixa regulação emocional.…”

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Efeitos da Imprevisibilidade Familiar e das Diferenças em Função do Sexo Sobre a Propensão ao Risco, Exposição à Violência e o Desconto do Futuro de Jovens Universitários: Uma Abordagem Evolucionista

2016

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RESUMOPartindo da abordagem evolucionista objetivou-se identificar efeitos da imprevisibilidade familiar na infância e das diferenças em função do sexo sobre propensão ao risco, expectativa de futuro e percepção de exposição à violência. Participaram 233 jovens (117 homens, M=18,96 anos). O grupo com maior imprevisibilidade na infância apresentou maior risco de competição e expectativa de vida. Homens apresentaram maiores taxas de propensão ao risco e exposição direta à violência; mulheres maiores taxas de exposição indireta à violência. Concluiu-se que imprevisibilidade familiar e diferenças em função do sexo não apresentaram efeitos lineares sobre as variáveis estudadas, como previsto a partir da abordagem evolucionista. Aponta-se a necessidade de integrar teorias biológicas, psicológicas e sociais e de desenvolver instrumentos adaptados para a população brasileira.Palavras-chave: risco; sexo; imprevisibilidade familiar. ABSTRACT Effects of Family Unpredictability and Sexual Differences on Risk-taking, Violence Exposure and Future Discounting of College Students: An Evolutionary PerspectiveFrom an evolutionary perspective, this study aimed to identify effects of sex differences and childhood family unpredictability on risk-taking, future discounting and perceptions of exposure to violence among young people. Participants were 233 people (117 men, M = 18.96 years). The group with higher childhood family unpredictability presented higher risk of competition and life expectancy. Men presented higher rates of risk-taking and direct exposure to violence; women presented higher rates of indirect exposure to violence. We concluded that family unpredictability and sex differences did not show linear effects on the variables studied, as predicted from the evolutionary approach. The need to integrate biological, psychological and social theories and to develop appropriate instruments for the Brazilian population is emphasized.

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Perfil e práticas sexuais de universitários da área de saúde

Cited by 7 publications

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Risky sexual behavior and associated factors in undergraduate students in a city in Southern Brazil

Risky sexual behavior and associated factors in undergraduate students in a city in Southern Brazil

Risky sexual behavior and knowledge of STIs/AIDS among university health students

Efeitos da Imprevisibilidade Familiar e das Diferenças em Função do Sexo Sobre a Propensão ao Risco, Exposição à Violência e o Desconto do Futuro de Jovens Universitários: Uma Abordagem Evolucionista

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