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Sexual behaviors: study in the youth
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Objective: To characterize sexual behaviors in a sample of adolescents and youth. Methods:
An analytical descriptive study using a questionnaire about sexual behaviors, adapted from the
World Health Organization. It was distributed to students from a Portuguese city aged 14-24 years,
during two months. Two age groups were defined: G1 – students aged 14-19 years; G2 – aged
20-24 years. Results: The sample included 2,369 students, 61% females and 70% in G1. The
mean age of first sexual intercourse was 16.4±1.8 years; 93% used some contraceptive method
in the first sexual intercourse. Out of those who did not use contraception in the first sexual
intercourse, 83% were in G1 (p<0.001). Emergency contraception was used at least once by 54%
(63% in G2, p<0.001). Among those who had unprotected sexual intercourses, 9% were under the
influence of alcohol, 53.6% were female and 53.4% were in G2 (p<0.001). Homosexual contacts
occurred in 21% of cases; in that, 62% in G1 and 84% among females (p<0.001). Conclusion:
The use of contraceptionin the first sexual intercourse was common in our sample. However, the
number of adolescents not using any contraceptive method in subsequent sexual intercourses,
and the high percentage of them who consider it unnecessary, are a concern. Unprotected sexual
intercourses, as well as unplanned intercourses and under influence of alcohol or drugs, especially
in the youngest, urge the need for intervention regarding sexual education.
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Sexual behavior Adolescent Contraception Sexually transmitted diseases Pregnancy
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Miranda PS, Aquino JM, Monteiro RM, Dixe MA, Luz AM, Moleiro P. Sexual behaviors: study in the youth. einstein (São Paulo). 2018:16(3):eAO4265. https://doi.org/10.1590/S1679-45082018AO4265