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Characterization of adolescent sexual practices
Nathalia Santarato1, Nayara Gonçalves Barbosa2, Anderson Lima Cordeiro da Silva1
1Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, Centro Colaborador da OPAS/OMS para o Desenvolvimento da Pesquisa em Enfermagem, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brasil.
Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem
|October 5, 2022
Summary
Adolescents engage in diverse sexual practices, with oral sex initiation common. Substance use, including alcohol and drugs, is significantly associated with these sexual behaviors.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent Health
- Sexual Health
- Public Health
Background:
- Adolescent sexual practices require characterization to inform health education.
- Understanding sociodemographic, informational, and behavioral influences is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize adolescent sexual practices.
- To investigate associations with sociodemographic variables, information sources, and behavioral habits.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive, observational, cross-sectional study.
- 85 adolescents from public schools in São Paulo.
- Structured, self-administered, anonymous questionnaire; Chi-squared and Fisher's tests.
Main Results:
- Oral sex initiation: 21.2% (predominantly females).
- Vaginal sex: 31.8% (mean age 14.5 years).
- Anal sex: 7.1% (mean age 14.4 years); association with alcohol, drug, and tobacco use (p<0.05).
Conclusions:
- Diverse sexual practices identified in adolescents.
- Significant association between substance use and sexual practices.
- Highlights the role of nurses in adolescent health education and family interventions.
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