Conhecimento do uso da camisinha masculino na prevenção das DSTs/AIDS nos adolescentes de uma escola pública do Estado de Sergipe

Abstract

Objectives: To verify the knowledge of the use of the male condoms in adolescents on STD/AIDS prevention, as well as to observe the main means of information that adolescents have about STD / AIDS. Methods: Cross-sectional, descriptive and observational study, which was conducted in a public school in the city of Lagarto - Sergipe. The chosen population was formed by high school students, the morning and evening shifts. The age cut of respondents adolescents was between 12 and 19 years. After contact and permission of the school management, data were collected using a standardized questionnaire, self-responsive. Inclusion criteria: voluntarily agree to participate in research, have between 14 and 19 years and be properly enrolled in the morning and evening time in these series. Data were subjected to statistical analysis using the SPSS version 21.0. Results: 161 questionnaires were completed, of which two were excluded because the adolescents had more than 19 years old. The school comprised 64.78% female and 35.22% male. As for sexual life 25,15% had active sex life. Average age of first sexual intercourse of 13.95 years for males and 15.5 years for females. The use of contraception at first intercourse was reported by 62.5%. Regarding the knowledge about contraceptive methods they knew to use, 45.28% said they know how to use male condoms, and 48.43% the pill. The main source of information about contraceptive methods went to school 52.94%. Conclusion: According to the results of the present study, there was a lack of knowledge about the use of male condoms in adolescents in relation to STD / AIDS prevention and transmission, a situation that could directly interfere with the sexual practices of young people.