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As infeções sexualmente transmissíveis (IST’s) representam não só a nível nacional, mas
também mundial, um importante desafio para a saúde pública. Este estudo teve como objetivo
avaliar (1) as diferenças entre homens versus mulheres ao nível de variáveis cognitivas e
comportamentais; (2) a relação entre as variáveis sociodemográficas, comportamentais e
cognitivas e a presença de IST’s; e (3) os preditores de IST’s. A amostra foi constituída por
168 utentes do CAD de Braga. Os resultados indicam a existência de diferenças
estatisticamente significativas entre géneros no que concerne às práticas sexuais, número de
parceiros ao longo da vida e nos últimos seis meses, presença de IST’s e conhecimentos sobre
transmissão do VIH. Existe uma associação significativa positiva entre a presença de IST’s e
o género (masculino), e a orientação sexual (homossexualidade e bissexualidade). Também a
utilização do preservativo está associada positivamente com a homossexualidade e
bissexualidade, e a perceção do comportamento de risco do parceiro, e negativamente com os
conhecimentos sobre prevenção do VIH e a perceção de risco pessoal. Ser mais velho,
homossexual ou bissexual e apresentar mais barreiras face à prática de sexo seguro,
revelaram-se preditores de IST’s. A identificação dos preditores de IST’s, permite a
possibilidade de desenvolver/determinar estratégias de prevenção mais adequadas.
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) represent a major public health challenge not only at the national level, but also globally. This study aims to evaluate (1) the differences between men versus women in terms of cognitive and behavioral variables in study; (2) the relationship between socio-demographic, behavioral and cognitive and the presence of STIs; and (3) STI predictors. The sample of this study consisted of 168 users of CAD from Braga. The results indicate the existence of statistically significant differences between genders regarding sexual practices, number of partners throughout life and in the last six months, presence of STIs and knowledge about HIV transmission. There is a positive association between the presence of STIs and gender (male), and sexual orientation (homosexuality and bisexuality). Condom use is also associated significantly and positively with homosexuality and bisexuality, and perceived partner risk behavior, and negatively with knowledge about HIV prevention and personal risk perception. Being older, homosexual or bisexual, and having a higher number of barriers to safer sex, were predictors of STIs. By identifying the predictors of STIs, it is possible to develop/determine more appropriate prevention strategies
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) represent a major public health challenge not only at the national level, but also globally. This study aims to evaluate (1) the differences between men versus women in terms of cognitive and behavioral variables in study; (2) the relationship between socio-demographic, behavioral and cognitive and the presence of STIs; and (3) STI predictors. The sample of this study consisted of 168 users of CAD from Braga. The results indicate the existence of statistically significant differences between genders regarding sexual practices, number of partners throughout life and in the last six months, presence of STIs and knowledge about HIV transmission. There is a positive association between the presence of STIs and gender (male), and sexual orientation (homosexuality and bisexuality). Condom use is also associated significantly and positively with homosexuality and bisexuality, and perceived partner risk behavior, and negatively with knowledge about HIV prevention and personal risk perception. Being older, homosexual or bisexual, and having a higher number of barriers to safer sex, were predictors of STIs. By identifying the predictors of STIs, it is possible to develop/determine more appropriate prevention strategies
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IST’s Preditores CAD Mulheres Homens STIs Predictors CDC Women Man