Fatores associados ao uso do preservativo em adolescentes do gênero feminino no município de Goiânia

Abstract

Introduction: the Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) are highly prevalent in the world, being a public health problem, especially in developing countries. The consistent and correct use of the condom reduces the risk of HIV and other STD transmission. The most susceptible population to STD is constituted by adolescents and youngsters, due to the practice of unprotected sexual intercourse. Objective: describe the prevalence of the use of male condom reported by female adolescents and identify the factors associated to the inconsistent use of condom reported by the female adolescents resident in a Health Sector (HS) of Goiânia-GO, in Brazil. Method: Population based sample was 914 females adolescents age 15 to 19 year old, randomly selectes from de HS. The data were collected through the means of confidential interview, conducted in the units of the Family Health Program, where the adolescents were attended. Result: 60% of the adolescents started sexual activities precociously and 42.1% of them presented previous pregnancy. Conclusion: The prevalence of inconsistent use of the condom was high and adolescents presents other sexual risk behavior.