Knowledge about STD/AIDS and sexual behavior among high school students in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The incidence of AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) is increasing among adolescents. In order to better understand high-risk sexual behavior among students, a cross-sectional study based on a self-answered anonymous questionnaire was conducted in 10 public and private high schools i...
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| author | Anete Trajman Márcia Teresa Belo Eleny G. Teixeira Vicente C. S. Dantas Frederico M. Salomão Antônio J. Ledo A. Cunha |
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| description | The incidence of AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) is increasing among adolescents. In order to better understand high-risk sexual behavior among students, a cross-sectional study based on a self-answered anonymous questionnaire was conducted in 10 public and private high schools in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Data were obtained on sociodemographics, knowledge of STD/AIDS, and sexual behavior. Among 945 students aged 13-21, 59% were sexually initiated, and the median age at first sexual intercourse was 15 years (range: 7-19). Although 94% reported being aware of the need for condom use for protection, only 34% informed always using condoms during sex. Low family income was associated with unsatisfactory knowledge (OR = 9.40; 95% CI = 6.05-14.60) and inconsistent condom use (OR = 11.60; 95% CI = 5.54-24.30). However, unsatisfactory knowledge was not associated with inconsistent condom use. School-based educational programs should focus on sexual behavior more than on transmission of knowledge, as well as targeting low-income students. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-ae4337f28bce4b9aa8c63db2fb5b4f892022-12-22T00:43:22ZengEscola Nacional de Saúde Pública, Fundação Oswaldo CruzCadernos de Saúde Pública1678-4464191127133S0102-311X2003000100014Knowledge about STD/AIDS and sexual behavior among high school students in Rio de Janeiro, BrazilAnete Trajman0Márcia Teresa Belo1Eleny G. Teixeira2Vicente C. S. Dantas3Frederico M. Salomão4Antônio J. Ledo A. Cunha5Fundação Técnico-Educacional Souza MarquesFundação Técnico-Educacional Souza MarquesFundação Técnico-Educacional Souza MarquesFundação Técnico-Educacional Souza MarquesFundação Técnico-Educacional Souza MarquesUniversidade Federal do Rio de JaneiroThe incidence of AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) is increasing among adolescents. In order to better understand high-risk sexual behavior among students, a cross-sectional study based on a self-answered anonymous questionnaire was conducted in 10 public and private high schools in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Data were obtained on sociodemographics, knowledge of STD/AIDS, and sexual behavior. Among 945 students aged 13-21, 59% were sexually initiated, and the median age at first sexual intercourse was 15 years (range: 7-19). Although 94% reported being aware of the need for condom use for protection, only 34% informed always using condoms during sex. Low family income was associated with unsatisfactory knowledge (OR = 9.40; 95% CI = 6.05-14.60) and inconsistent condom use (OR = 11.60; 95% CI = 5.54-24.30). However, unsatisfactory knowledge was not associated with inconsistent condom use. School-based educational programs should focus on sexual behavior more than on transmission of knowledge, as well as targeting low-income students.http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0102-311X2003000100014&lng=en&tlng=enSíndrome de Imunodeficiência AdquiridaDoenças Sexualmente TransmissíveisComportamento SexualAdolescência |
| spellingShingle | Anete Trajman Márcia Teresa Belo Eleny G. Teixeira Vicente C. S. Dantas Frederico M. Salomão Antônio J. Ledo A. Cunha Knowledge about STD/AIDS and sexual behavior among high school students in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Cadernos de Saúde Pública Síndrome de Imunodeficiência Adquirida Doenças Sexualmente Transmissíveis Comportamento Sexual Adolescência |
| title | Knowledge about STD/AIDS and sexual behavior among high school students in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| title_full | Knowledge about STD/AIDS and sexual behavior among high school students in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| title_fullStr | Knowledge about STD/AIDS and sexual behavior among high school students in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| title_full_unstemmed | Knowledge about STD/AIDS and sexual behavior among high school students in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| title_short | Knowledge about STD/AIDS and sexual behavior among high school students in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| title_sort | knowledge about std aids and sexual behavior among high school students in rio de janeiro brazil |
| topic | Síndrome de Imunodeficiência Adquirida Doenças Sexualmente Transmissíveis Comportamento Sexual Adolescência |
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