Diagnóstico de alunos de ensino médio sobre as doenças sexualmente transmissíveis do município de Tefé-AM

Abstract

Introduction: adolescents should be targeted early on how to prevent STD / AIDS through an open dialogue that allows its expressiveness and clarify doubts. Objective: To measure the students' knowledge about STD / AIDS in two public schools in Tefé-AM. Methods: This is a sample survey with data collected from questionnaires that addressed the socioeconomic profile, knowledge about STD / AIDS and its implications for private and intimate life, and dealing with the prevention, the adolescent sexual initiation and sexuality. To substantiate the data, we used content analysis. Then categorize the results as follows: socioeconomic, sexual and vulnerabilities to STIs and safer sex. Results: it is necessary that the role of the school is effective in developing strategies that meet the needs of adolescents, addressing the specifics of their own stage of life. One must consider the behavior of young people to seek adventure and satisfaction often associated with strong feelings of vulnerability factors in the exercise of their sex life. Conclusion: It is important the need for the school of information on sexuality and sexually transmitted diseases to minimize the risk factors relevant guidance through the reality of young people, but also enable them to mature citizenship.