Hiv prevention in the school context: what we have and what we want

Abstract

Objectives: identifying the content related to sexuality that has been worked in the school environment and analyzing the knowledge of students about the mode of transmission and prevention of HIV/Aids. Method: this is a descriptive study (survey) that was conducted with 54 students enrolled in the ninth year of the second segment of elementary education at two public schools in João Pessoa - Paraíba. The data were analyzed in the Software Statistic 9.0 Statsof. Results: In School A, it was given a special attention related to body hygiene (44,0%). At school B there was prevention of sexually transmitted diseases (58,6%), HIV infection/Aids (51,7%) and condom use (44,8%). Conclusion: the information directed to self-care must transcend the limits of prevention and hygienisation, incorporating extensive, inclusive and reflective methodologies, which promote healthy sexual experience and consequent reduction of vulnerability to HIV/Aids.