Knowledge and practices of sexually transmitted infection prevention among young male university students

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https://doi.org/10.5902/2179769284817

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Knowledge, Young Adult, Men's Health, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Universities

Abstract

Objective: to identify the knowledge and prevention practices regarding sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among young male university students. Method: a qualitative nature descriptive-exploratory study, conducted at a public university. 20 sexually active male university students between 18 and 29 years old participated in the study. Data collection was conducted using a semi-structured script, and the data were analyzed using the thematic-categorical content analysis technique. Results: despite participants recognizing that sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are transmitted through unprotected sex, factors such as unpredictability of sexual practices, trust in sexual partners in stable relationships, and alcohol consumption favor the non-use of condoms. Diagnostic tests and antiretroviral medications are adopted as substitutes for condoms use. Conclusion: the population group exposes itself to risks and lacks health education initiatives and access to disease prevention services.

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Author Biographies

Thelma Spindola, Rio de Janeiro State University

Enfermeira. Doutora em enfermagem. Professora Associada da Faculdade de Enfermagem da Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, Brasil.

Vinícius Rodrigues Fernandes da Fonte, Rio de Janeiro State University

Enfermeiro. Mestre em enfermagem. Doutorando no Programa de Pós-Graduação da Faculdade de Enfermagem da Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, Brasil.

Luciana Ramos Bernardes dos Santos, Rio de Janeiro State University

Enfermeira. Mestranda no Programa de Pós-Graduação da Faculdade de Enfermagem da Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, Brasil.

Milena Preissler das Neves, Rio de Janeiro State University

Enfermeira. Mestranda no Programa de Pós-Graduação da Faculdade de Enfermagem da Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, Brasil.

Andressa da Silva Medeiros, Rio de Janeiro State University

Enfermeira. Mestranda no Programa de Pós-Graduação da Faculdade de Enfermagem da Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, Brasil.

Leonardo Michel Corrêa de Barros, Universidade Iguaçu

Enfermeiro. Mestre em enfermagem. Professor da Universidade Iguaçu, Nova Iguaçu – RJ, Brasil.

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Spindola, T., Fonte, V. R. F. da, Santos, L. R. B. dos, Neves, M. P. das, Medeiros, A. da S., & Barros, L. M. C. de. (2024). Knowledge and practices of sexually transmitted infection prevention among young male university students. Revista De Enfermagem Da UFSM, 13, e56. https://doi.org/10.5902/2179769284817 (Original work published December 20, 2023)

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