Behavior, knowledge and perception of risks about sexually transmitted diseases in a group of people over 50 years old

Authors

  • Magali Olivi University of Cuiabá
  • Rosangela Getirana Santana University of Cuiabá
  • Thais Aidar de Freitas Mathias Maringá State University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692008000400005

Keywords:

condoms, knowledge, sexual behavior, aging, sexuality, sexually transmitted diseases^i1^sprevention & cont, nursing, team, population at risk

Abstract

The goal was to analyze the behavior, knowledge and risk perception about sexually transmitted diseases / AIDS (STD/AIDS) in people over 50 years old. 165 public servants at a State Secretary in Mato Grosso, Brazil were interviewed. The chi-square test and logistic regression tests were used for the analysis of risk perception and the behavior and knowledge variables about STD/AIDS. Most of the respondents were female (60.6%), 63.2 had a fixed partner, 72.4% had sexual relations in the past six months, and only 13.3% always wore condoms, with 21.5% being male and 8% female. Perception of risk was associated with non-use of condoms in their last sexual relation (p<0.001) and answering that anyone may acquire a STD/AIDS (p=0.039). The challenge of public policies is to increase actions, directing them to promote the health of the adult and elderly populations, especially regarding sexuality and vulnerability to STD/AIDS.

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Published

2008-08-01

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 4 (2008)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Behavior, knowledge and perception of risks about sexually transmitted diseases in a group of people over 50 years old. (2008). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 16(4), 679-685. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692008000400005