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Introdução: A falta de literacia em saúde e adoção de comportamentos sexuais de risco na sociedade pode provocar consequências que comprometem a saúde e o bem-estar geral do individuo. Alguns estudos sugerem que variáveis emocionais, como o desejo, a satisfação e o tédio sexual, poderão estar relacionadas com a adoção desses comportamentos. Objetivos: O presente estudo pretende analisar a relação entre os níveis de desejo sexual, satisfação sexual e tédio sexual e o papel de variáveis demográficas, psicossociais e comportamentais, através de uma metodologia quantitativa. Método: Foi utilizada uma amostra de 202 mulheres, com idades compreendidas entre os 18 e os 35 anos, residentes em Portugal. Os instrumentos utilizados foram um questionário sociodemográfico, o Inventário de Desejo Sexual- 2, a Escala de Satisfação para Mulheres, a Escala de Tédio Sexual e um conjunto de questões sobre o comportamento sexual. Resultados: Os resultados revelam a existência de relação positiva entre o início precoce da atividade sexual e o nível socioeconómico. As mulheres com irmãos mais velhos apresentam ordem média superior no que refere ao início precoce da atividade sexual. Adicionalmente, verificou-se que ter mais desejo e satisfação sexual está associado probabilidade de adoção de comportamentos sexuais de risco, especificamente quanto ao elevado número de parceiros sexuais e utilização de preservativo. Conclusões: A investigação dos construtos em estudo amplia a literatura científica, ainda que com algumas limitações, relacionada com a sexualidade junto de mulheres portuguesas. Alerta para a influência do estado emocional do individuo na adoção de comportamentos sexuais de risco. Demonstra, de igual forma, a importância de desenvolver programas de prevenção de comportamento sexuais de risco que consequentemente impulsionem ao bem-estar físico e mental da população.
Introduction: The lack of health literacy and the adoption of risky sexual behaviors in society can cause consequences that compromise the individual's health and general well-being. Some studies suggest that emotional variables, such as desire, satisfaction and sexual boredom, may be related to the adoption of these behaviors. Objectives: The present study aims to analyze the relationship between levels of sexual desire, sexual satisfaction and sexual boredom and the role of demographic, psychosocial and behavioral variables, through a quantitative methodology. Method: A sample of 202 women, aged between 18 and 35, residing in Portugal was used. The instruments used were a sociodemographic questionnaire, the Sexual Desire Inventory-2, the Satisfaction Scale for Women, the Sexual Boredom Scale and a set of questions about sexual behavior. Results: The results reveal the existence of a positive relationship between the early onset of sexual activity and socioeconomic status. Women with older brothers have a higher average order in terms of early initiation of sexual activity. Additionally, it was found that having more sexual desire and satisfaction is associated with the likelihood of adopting risky sexual behaviors, specifically regarding a high number of sexual partners and use of condoms. Conclusions: The investigation of the constructs under study expands the scientific literature, albeit with some limitations, related to sexuality among Portuguese women. It warns about the influence of the individual's emotional state on the adoption of risky sexual behaviors. It also demonstrates the importance of developing programs to prevent risky sexual behavior that consequently boost the physical and mental wellbeing of the population.
Introduction: The lack of health literacy and the adoption of risky sexual behaviors in society can cause consequences that compromise the individual's health and general well-being. Some studies suggest that emotional variables, such as desire, satisfaction and sexual boredom, may be related to the adoption of these behaviors. Objectives: The present study aims to analyze the relationship between levels of sexual desire, sexual satisfaction and sexual boredom and the role of demographic, psychosocial and behavioral variables, through a quantitative methodology. Method: A sample of 202 women, aged between 18 and 35, residing in Portugal was used. The instruments used were a sociodemographic questionnaire, the Sexual Desire Inventory-2, the Satisfaction Scale for Women, the Sexual Boredom Scale and a set of questions about sexual behavior. Results: The results reveal the existence of a positive relationship between the early onset of sexual activity and socioeconomic status. Women with older brothers have a higher average order in terms of early initiation of sexual activity. Additionally, it was found that having more sexual desire and satisfaction is associated with the likelihood of adopting risky sexual behaviors, specifically regarding a high number of sexual partners and use of condoms. Conclusions: The investigation of the constructs under study expands the scientific literature, albeit with some limitations, related to sexuality among Portuguese women. It warns about the influence of the individual's emotional state on the adoption of risky sexual behaviors. It also demonstrates the importance of developing programs to prevent risky sexual behavior that consequently boost the physical and mental wellbeing of the population.
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Desejo sexual Satisfação sexual Tédio sexual Comportamentos sexuais de risco Mulheres portuguesas Sexual desire Sexual satisfaction Sexual boredom Risky sexual behaviors Portuguese women