Level of knowledge and risk behaviors related to sexually transmitted infections among female adolescents
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Objective: To determine the level of knowledge and risk behavior related to sexually transmitted infections among adolescents in a Teenager Program in a public hospital.
Method: A quantitative, descriptive, and cross-sectional design study was conducted on 286 female adolescents between 12 and 19 years old treated in a Teenager Program in a public hospital. The data collected included a social profile, sexually transmitted infections knowledge, and risk questionnaires.
Results: Most participants were between 14 and 16 years old, single, and, had secondary school studies. A regular level of knowledge prevailed among them. It was observed that more than half of the participants reported being aware of the sexually transmitted infections symptoms, and a similar proportion use preservative. A correlation between knowledge and the socio-demographic variables was not observed.
Conclusion: It was identified that there is a need to assess and strengthen the Teenager Program by promoting self-awareness and consciousness among users, so that they can maintain a healthy sexual life.
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