VULNERABILITY TO STI/AIDS AMONG ARMY SHOOTERS: A SOCIO-BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS

This study aimed to examine and understand aspects of vulnerability to STI/Aids among shooters in obligatory military service, as well as to characterize the population regarding socio-economic conditions, sexual practices, occurrence of STI and prevention of STI/Aids, aiming at obtaining a socio-be...

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Main Authors: José Fernando Petrilli Filho, Sonia Maria Villela Bueno
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal do Paraná 2006-12-01
Series:Cogitare Enfermagem
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.5380/ce.v11i3.7307
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Summary:This study aimed to examine and understand aspects of vulnerability to STI/Aids among shooters in obligatory military service, as well as to characterize the population regarding socio-economic conditions, sexual practices, occurrence of STI and prevention of STI/Aids, aiming at obtaining a socio-behavioral evaluation. The socio-behavioral data showed a vulnerability to STI/Aids among the shooters studied, confirming their need to health education.
ISSN:1414-8536
2176-9133