Characterization of adolescent sexual practices

Author(s)

Nathalia Santarato ^[1] ; Nayara Gonçalves Barbosa ^[2] ; Anderson Lima Cordeiro da Silva ^[3] ; Juliana Cristina dos Santos Monteiro ^[4] ; Flávia Azevedo Gomes-Sponholz ^[5]

Affiliation

^[1] Universidade de São Paulo. Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto. Centro Colaborador da OPAS/OMS para o Desenvolvimento da Pesquisa em Enfermagem - Brasil

^[2] Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora. Departamento de Enfermagem Materno-Infantil e Saúde Pública - Brasil

^[3] Universidade de São Paulo. Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto. Centro Colaborador da OPAS/OMS para o Desenvolvimento da Pesquisa em Enfermagem - Brasil

^[4] 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 - Brasil

^[5] 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 - Brasil

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem; v. 30, 2022-09-22.

Abstract

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. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 19/11185-8 - Sexual practices of adolescents in public schools in Ribeirão Preto / SP: prevalence, risk factors and social determinants
• Grantee: Nathalia Santarato
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation