Adoption of preventive measures on the occasion of the first sexual relationship
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5205/1981-8963-v9i2a10399p773-780-2015Keywords:
gênero, métodos contraceptivos, relação sexualAbstract
ABSTRACT
Objective: to analyze the practical use of contraceptive methods for men and women, at the occurrence of first sexual intercourse. Method: cross-sectional study with 400 couples aged between 20 and 49 years old. A form was used to collect datawhich subsequently were statistically analyzed using SPSS software version 21.0. The research project was approved by the Research Ethics Committee, Protocol 018 151 / 2010-53. Results: in women,contraceptive methods were used in larger quantities (45.1%) compared to men (35.9%). Whereas men and women, 40.5% said they had used a contraceptive method and 59.5% saiddid not use any form of protection at first sexual intercourse. The best-known contraceptive method cited by both sexes was themale condom, 74.2%, followed by the contraceptive pill, 14%. Conclusion: the majority of men and women, had information about contraceptive methods, but did not use them, to have sexual intercourse. Descriptors: Contraceptive Methods; Sexual intercourse; Gender; Reproductive Health.
RESUMO
Objetivo: analisar a prática do uso dos métodos contraceptivos de homens e mulheres na ocorrência da primeira relação sexual. Método: estudo transversal, com 400 casais com idades entre 20 e 49 anos. Um formulário foi usado para a coleta de dados e a analisados estatisticamente pelo software SPSS versão 21.0. O projeto de pesquisa foi aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa, Protocolo nº 018151/2010-53. Resultados: no sexo feminino os métodos contraceptivos foram usados em maior quantidade (45,1%) quando comparadas aos homens (35,9%). Considerando homens e mulheres, 40,5% afirmaram ter utilizado algum método contraceptivo e 59,5% afirma não ter utilizado nenhuma forma de proteção na primeira relação sexual. O contraceptivo mais conhecido por ambos os sexos foi preservativo masculino, 74,2%, seguido da pílula anticoncepcional, 14%. Conclusão: a maioria, homens e mulheres, tinha informação sobre métodos contraceptivos, mas não resultou em uso dos mesmos quando iniciaram a vida sexual. Descritores: Métodos Contraceptivos; Relação Sexual; Gênero; Saúde Reprodutiva.
RESUMEN
Objetivo: analizar el uso práctico de los métodos anticonceptivos para hombres y mujeres, en elmomento de la primera relación sexual. Método: estudio transversal con 400 parejas de edades comprendidas entre 20 y 49 años. Una forma se utilizó para recopilar datos que posteriormente fueron analizados estadísticamente con el programa SPSS versión 21.0. El proyecto de investigación fue aprobado por el Comité Ético de Investigación, Protocolo 018 151 / 2010-53. Resultados: en las mujeres, se utilizaron métodos anticonceptivos en cantidades más grandes (45,1%) en comparación con los hombres (35,9%). Mientras que los hombres y las mujeres, el 40,5% dijo que había usado un método anticonceptivo y el 59,5% dijo que no habían usado ningún tipo de protección en la primera relación sexual. El anticonceptivo más conocido citada por ambos sexos fue el condón masculino, 74,2%, seguido de la píldora anticonceptiva, 14%. Conclusión: la mayoría de los hombres y las mujeres, tenía información sobre los métodos anticonceptivos, pero no usarlos, a tener relaciones sexuales. Descriptores: Métodos Anticonceptivos; Las Relaciones Sexuales; Género; Salud Reproductiva.
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