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Hiv prevention in the school context: what we have and what we want
Prevenção do hiv no contexto escolar: o que temos e o que queremos
La prevención del vih en el contexto escolar: lo que tenemos y lo que queremos
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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 ... view more
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.... view less
Keywords
AIDS; contagious disease; sexuality; sex education; adolescent; prophylaxis; information; economic self-sufficiency; knowledge; health education; Brazil; Latin America; South America
Classification
Medical Sociology
Family Sociology, Sociology of Sexual Behavior
Sociology of the Youth, Sociology of Childhood
Document language
English
Publication Year
2014
Page/Pages
p. 60-70
Journal
Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online, 6 (2014) supl.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.9789/2175-5361.2014.v6i5.60-70
ISSN
2175-5361
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed