Characterization of adolescent sexual practices

Authors

  • Nathalia Santarato Universidade 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. http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2078-9243
  • Nayara Gonçalves Barbosa Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, Departamento de Enfermagem Materno-Infantil e Saúde Pública, Minas Gerais, Brasil. http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3646-4133
  • Anderson Lima Cordeiro da Silva Universidade 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. http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6777-0622
  • Juliana Cristina dos Santos Monteiro Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, Centro Colaborador da OPAS/OMS para o Desenvolvimento da Pesquisa em Enfermagem, Departamento de Enfermagem Materno-Infantil e Saúde Pública, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brasil. http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6470-673X
  • Flávia Azevedo Gomes-Sponholz Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, Centro Colaborador da OPAS/OMS para o Desenvolvimento da Pesquisa em Enfermagem, Departamento de Enfermagem Materno-Infantil e Saúde Pública, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brasil. http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1540-0659

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/1518-8345.6289.3712

Keywords:

Adolescent Health; Reproductive Health; Health Education; Sexually Transmitted Diseases; Use Substance; Primary Care Nursing

Abstract

Objective: to characterize adolescents’ sexual practices and their association with sociodemographic variables, sources of information and behavioral habits. Method: a descriptive, observational, cross-sectional study conducted with 85 adolescents from public elementary and high schools in a city in the state of São Paulo. Data were collected through a structured, self-administered and anonymous questionnaire. Statistical analysis was performed using the χ2 test and Fisher’s test. Results: 21.2% had started their sexual life through oral sex, with a predominance of females (94.4%), self-reported brown color (55.0%). The practice of vaginal sex was reported in 31.8%, with a mean age of initiation at 14.5 years. The female sex was predominant (77.0%), with a self-reported brown color (40.0%). The practice of anal sex was detected in 7.1%, with a mean age of 14.4 years, prevalent in females (83.3%), with a self-reported black color (50.0%). There was an association of alcohol, drugs and tobacco use with sexual practices (p<0.05). Conclusion: a diversity of sexual practices associated with substance use was detected, emphasizing the importance of the nurse’s role in planning and carrying out health education interventions with adolescents and families.

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2022-09-21

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Vol. 30 (2022)

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Original Articles

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How to Cite

Characterization of adolescent sexual practices. (2022). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 30, e3712. https://doi.org/10.1590/1518-8345.6289.3712