Características clínicas y epidemiológicas de la viruela del mono en una serie de casos tratados en un establecimiento de salud del Perú

La infección por el virus de la viruela del mono es una zoonosis producida por un virus tipo DNA, del género orthopoxvirus. En este reporte se describe una serie de 12 casos cuya media de edad fue 36 años, con antecedente de sexo entre hombres en el 66%; previo al inicio de los síntomas el 50% manifestó haber tenido relaciones sexuales con desconocido. Los síntomas prodrómicos se presentaron en el 90%, entre 1 y 4 días caracterizados por fiebre, cefalea, mialgia. Las lesiones dérmicas fueron pústulas-vesículas, pápulas, costras localizadas principalmente en extremidades, cara-tórax y genitales. Todos los casos tuvieron una evolución favorable.

Monkeypox virus infection is a zoonosis caused by a DNA-like virus of the orthopoxvirus. This report describes a series of 12 cases whose mean age was 36 years, with a history of sex among men in 66%; prior to the onset of symptoms, 50% said they had had sex with a stranger. Prodromal symptoms occurred in 90%, between 1 and 4 days characterized by fever, headache, mialgia. The dermal lesions were pustules-vesicles, papules, scabs located mainly on extremities, face-thorax and genitals. All cases had a favorable evolution.

Parental supervision and sexual behavior among Brazilian adolescents / Supervisão dos pais e comportamento sexual entre adolescentes brasileiros

ABSTRACT Objective: to evaluate the association between parental supervision and sexual behaviors among Brazilian adolescents. Methods: Cross-sectional study with data from 102,072 adolescents who responded to the National Adolescent School-based Health Survey. We estimated the prevalence of sexual behaviors (initiation, use of condoms, contraception, and number of partners). Parental supervision was evaluated using a score considering five indicators. We calculated prevalence ratios (PR) adjusted by age and sex in order to estimate the association between parental supervision score and sexual behaviors of adolescents. Results: Prevalence of risky sexual behavior for adolescents with minimum and maximum parental supervision were: sexual initiation (min.: 58.0%; max.: 20.1%), condom use in the last sexual intercourse (min.: 50.9%; max.: 80.2%), use of contraceptives (min.: 40.8; max.: 49.1%), and mean number of partners (min.: 3.25; max.: 2.88). Parental supervision was greater among girls. Those with higher supervision scores had higher prevalence of condom use in the first and last sexual intercourse and of contraceptive methods, and a smaller mean number of partners, even after adjustments for sex and age. Conclusion: The greater the parental supervision, the better the sexual behavior for both sexes, although supervision seems to occur differently between girls and boys. These findings point to the role of the family in providing adolescents with monitoring, along with dialogue and affection, conditions that encourage healthy and risk-free sexual behavior.

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a associação entre a supervisão dos pais e comportamentos sexuais entre os adolescentes brasileiros. Métodos: Estudo transversal com dados de 102.072 estudantes do 9º ano que responderam à Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde do Escolar de 2015. Estimou-se a prevalência dos comportamentos sexuais (iniciação, uso de preservativo, contracepção e número de parcerias). A supervisão dos pais foi avaliada por meio de escore formado por cinco indicadores. Foram calculadas razões de prevalência ajustadas por sexo e idade para a análise das relações existentes entre o escore de supervisão dos pais e os comportamentos sexuais de adolescentes. Resultados: As prevalências de comportamentos sexuais em adolescentes com mínima e máxima supervisão parental foram: iniciação sexual (mín.: 58,0%; máx.: 20,1%), uso do preservativo na última relação sexual (mín.: 50,9%; máx.: 80,2%), de contraceptivos (mín.: 40,8; máx.: 49,1%) e número de parceiros (mín.: 3,25; máx.: 2,88). A supervisão parental apresentou maior magnitude no sexo feminino. Aqueles com maior escore de supervisão apresentaram maiores prevalências do uso de preservativos na primeira e última relação sexual, de métodos contraceptivos e menor média do número de parceiros, mesmo após ajustes por sexo e idade. Conclusão: Quanto maior a supervisão dos pais, melhores os comportamentos sexuais, para ambos os sexos, apesar de a supervisão ocorrer de forma diferenciada entre os sexos. Esses achados apontam o papel da família em proporcionar aos adolescentes monitoramento simultâneo ao diálogo e ao afeto, condição estimuladora do comportamento sexual saudável e livre de riscos.

Clinico-epidemiological study of safe and unsafe chronic suppurative otitis media

Introduction: Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media (CSOM) remains one of the most commonest chronic infectious diseases worldwide particularly in children and adolescents. India has been classified as the high prevalence country with national prevalence of 4%. Knowledge of differential regional prevalence of risk factors is required for adequate health education of masses and for customised preventive and control measures in respective areas. Aims: To study the clinical and sociodemographic profile of patients with CSOM. Methods: The study was carried out in the department of Otorhinolaryngology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, AMU, Aligarh from November, 2017 to December, 2019. Patients with CSOM attending the otorhinolaryngology OPD and those admitted in IPD were included in the study. Results: A total 200 cases of chronic suppurative otitis media including both safe (mucosal) and unsafe (squamous) type were studied. The mean age of participants was 22.8 ± 15.18 years. Of the total participants, 111 (55.5%, 95% CI 48.6 to 62.2) were males, 89 (44.5%, 95% CI 37.8 to 51.4) were females and the majority (60.5%, 95% CI 53.6 to 67) of them were from rural background. Around onefourth of the patients were illiterate (23%, 95% CI 17.7 to 29.3) and the patients mostly belonged to lower side (lower middle, upper lower and lower) of the spectrum of Kuppuswamy socioeconomic classification. The distribution of age-group, gender and laterality (side of involvement) was similar (P>0.05) in both safe and unsafe type. Overall, 151(75.5%, 95% CI 69.9 to 80.9) patients were found to have conductive hearing loss, 30 (15%, 95% CI 10.7 to 20.6) with mixed and 19 (9.5%, 95% CI 6.2 to 14.4) did not have any hearing loss at presentation. The distribution of patients with regards to hearing loss was found to be similar in both safe and unsafe groups (P = 0.311). Conclusion: CSOM particularly afflicts younger age populations from rural background with poor socioeconomic status. Appropriate timely interventions in the form of health promotion, education about the risk factors and improvement in the living conditions will result in decrease in incidence and prevalence of the disease. Moreover, knowledge of symptoms and signs of the disease is likely to result in early seeking of healthcare and hence better treatment outcomes and prevention of complications.

Condom use and non-use among transgender women in Colombia: a qualitative analysis based on the IMB model / El uso y no uso del condón en mujeres trans de Colombia: un análisis cualitativo desde el modelo IMB

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE Review the reasons for condom use and non-use among transgender women in Colombia based on the information, motivation and behavioral skills (IMB) model. METHOD Qualitative study in which an iterative process analysis was carried out. A focal group participated in person, and in-depth interviews were conducted virtually. RESULTS First study carried out in Colombia on condom use among transgender women under the IMB model. The information component finds that traditional sexual education does not have a positive impact. Regarding motivational aspects, the importance of family support and follow-up and community-based organizations to motivate sexual health care and condom use is highlighted. Regarding behavioral skills, it was found that distrust towards sexual partners and the acquisition of condoms promote their use. CONCLUSIONS It is important to create spaces for sexual education delivered by and for the LGBTIQ population, followed by the medical knowledge of health centers, to have positive impacts on the sexual health of transgender women; studies with sexual partners of transgender women are encouraged in order to know the reasons why they request the non-use of condoms.

RESUMEN OBJETIVO Analizar las razones del uso y no uso del condón que tienen las mujeres trans de Colombia desde el modelo de información, motivación y habilidades conductuales (IMB por sus siglas en inglés). MÉTODO Estudio cualitativo en el cual se llevó a cabo el análisis de proceso iterativo. Se realizó un grupo focal de manera presencial y entrevistas a profundidad de manera virtual. RESULTADOS Primer estudio llevado a cabo en Colombia sobre el uso del preservativo en mujeres trans bajo el modelo IMB. En el componente información se identifica que la educación sexual tradicional no tiene un impacto positivo. Respecto a lo motivacional, se destaca la importancia del apoyo y acompañamiento familiar y de las organizaciones de base comunitaria para motivar al cuidado de la salud sexual y el uso del preservativo. Con relación a las habilidades conductuales, se analiza que la desconfianza hacia la pareja sexual y la adquisición de los preservativos promueven su uso. CONCLUSIONES Se hace importante la creación de espacios de educación sexual realizados por y para la población LGBTIQ, acompañados por el saber médico de los centros de salud, para impactar de manera positiva la salud sexual de mujeres trans; se motiva a la realización de estudios con parejas sexuales de mujeres trans para conocer las razones por las cuales solicitan el no uso del preservativo.

Panorama of risky sexual behaviors in the Brazilian adult population - PNS 2019 / Panorama dos comportamentos sexuais de risco na população adulta brasileira - PNS 2019

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To describe the risky sexual behaviors of Brazilian adults according to socioeconomic, demographic, and regional characteristics. METHODS Data from the 2019 National Health Survey, referring to the population aged 18 years or older, were analyzed. Risky sexual behaviors were considered: early sexual initiation, before the age of 15 years, and nonuse of condoms in the last sexual intercourse. Prevalence and respective confidence intervals were calculated for the subgroups of interest. RESULTS Early sexual initiation among adult individuals was 24% among men and 11% among women, being higher among young people with lower levels of education and household income. The nonuse of condoms was higher among married/cohabiting partners, no schooling or with some elementary school, and among older people. The prevalence of nonuse of condoms among married/cohabiting partners was the same in both sexes (75%). However, among non-cohabiting partners, gender disparity was relevant, as 39.1% of women did not use condoms in the last sexual intercourse, while among men this result was 26.9%. CONCLUSIONS Higher prevalence of early sexual initiation for younger generations is noteworthy, especially among women. Concerning the nonuse of condoms, there are important gender disparities in the group of non-cohabiting partners, in addition to the high prevalence among older people, which should be considered in the formulation of public policies. The results of the present study are extremely relevant for understanding the adult population currently more vulnerable to sexually transmitted infections, after over five years without official statistics on this matter at the national level.

RESUMO OBJETIVO Descrever os comportamentos sexuais de risco dos adultos brasileiros segundo características socioeconômicas, demográficas e regionais. MÉTODOS Foram analisados dados da Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde 2019, referente à população de 18 anos de idade ou mais. Considerou-se como comportamentos sexuais de risco: a iniciação sexual precoce, antes dos 15 anos, e o não uso de preservativo na última relação sexual. Foram calculadas as prevalências e respectivos intervalos de confiança para os subgrupos de interesse. RESULTADOS A iniciação sexual precoce entre indivíduos adultos foi de 24% entre os homens e 11% entre as mulheres, sendo mais alta entre jovens com menores níveis de instrução e rendimento domiciliar. O não uso de preservativo se mostrou maior entre os casados/coabitantes, sem instrução ou com nível fundamental incompleto, e entre os mais velhos. A prevalência do não uso de preservativo entre casados/coabitantes foi igual em ambos os sexos (75%). No entanto, entre os não coabitantes, a disparidade entre os sexos se mostrou relevante uma vez que 39,1% das mulheres não usaram preservativo na última relação sexual, enquanto entre os homens esse resultado foi de 26,9%. CONCLUSÃO Nota-se, especialmente entre as mulheres, maiores prevalências de iniciação sexual precoce para as gerações mais novas. No que se refere ao não uso de preservativo, há disparidades de sexo importantes no grupo dos não coabitantes, além da alta prevalência entre os mais velhos, que devem ser consideradas na elaboração das políticas públicas. Os resultados do presente estudo são extremamente relevantes para compreensão da população adulta atualmente mais vulnerável às infecções sexualmente transmissíveis, após mais de cinco anos sem estatísticas oficiais a respeito em âmbito nacional.

Profile of women admitted with a history of induced abortion at a tertiary government hospital from 2013 to 2017 / Philippine Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Introduction@#Unsafe abortion is one of the major medical and public health problems in developing countries. However, there is a lack of up‑to‑date and reliable information on induced abortion distribution and its determinant factors in the country@*Objectives@#This study determined the sociodemographic and clinical profile of women admitted for abortion at a tertiary government hospital in Cebu city from 2013‑2017@*Methods@#This study reviewed the charts in medical records of women diagnosed with abortion admitted at a government tertiary hospital from January 2013 to December 2017 with key words “abortion” in the final diagnosis@*Results@#The results of this study showed that 86% of patients who had induced abortion discharged improved from this institution, 2 patients died due to medical complications and 12% were discharged against medical advice. Majority of abortions were within early ages of gestation. Primigravidas and primiparas had the highest incidence of induced abortion 20.44% and 27.73%respectively. Of the treatments employed, the major method of abortion employed was mechanical. Majority of induced abortions did not develop septic complications@*Conclusion@#The trend in admission of induced abortions from 2013 to 2017 showed a downward trend. This decrease in incidence may be attributed to improved access to family planning methods since the Reproductive Health Law was implemented in 2014 and the introduction of the Maternal Perinatal Statistics quarterly conferences headed by Department of Health (DOH) Region 7 and the different DOH‑retained hospitals as well as BEMONC/SEMONC facilities in Cebu Province. 17. These statistical events focuses the spotlight on the importance of health education and further improvement in the provision of health care in the local setting. Moreover, further improvement in post abortive care and adequate coverage should be provided to patients with abortion to reduce the incidence of complications and potential mortality

Analysis of high-risk behaviors related to HIV infection in men who have sex with men recruited by different methods / 中华皮肤科杂志

Objective:To analyze high-risk behaviors related to HIV infection in men who have sex with men (MSM) recruited by different methods in Zhenjiang city, and to provide a reference for precise prevention and control of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) .Methods:From April to June in 2020, MSM in Zhenjiang city were recruited as research subjects through the center for disease control and prevention (CDC) voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) clinic and community-based organizations (CBOs) . Information such as demographic characteristics, drug abuse, HIV testing history and high-risk sexual behavior were collected through a unified questionnaire survey. Chi-square test or Fisher′s exact test was used to analyze differences in relevant characteristics of MSM recruited by different methods.Results:A total of 641 MSM were recruited by the two methods, including 442 (68.95%) recruited from CBOs and 199 (31.05%) from CDC; the proportion of MSM aged under 20 years was significantly higher in the CBO group (6.56%) than in the CDC group (1.01%, χ2 = 9.20, P = 0.002) ; the proportions of MSM receiving health education information on potential hazards of drug use from professional health institutions and new network media were significantly higher in the CDC group (7.54% [15/199], 16.58% [33/199], respectively) than in the CBO group (3.39% [15/442], χ2 = 5.28, P = 0.022; 9.50% [42/442], χ2 = 6.66, P = 0.010) . In terms of characteristics of sexual behavior, the CBO group showed significantly increased proportions of individuals having group sex (25.21%, 30 cases) and those having unprotected sexual intercourse with women (47.51%, 210 cases) compared with the CDC group (7.50% [6 cases], χ2 = 10.13, P = 0.001; 27.64% [55 cases], χ2 = 22.35, P < 0.001, respectively) , but significantly decreased proportions of heterosexuals (2.04%, 9 cases) , individuals unknowing about the HIV status of sexual partners (22.40%, 99 cases) and those having unprotected anal sex with men (39.82%, 176 cases) compared with the CDC group (6.53% [13 cases], χ2 = 8.37, P = 0.004; 39.70% [79 cases], χ2 = 20.48, P < 0.001; 57.29% [114 cases], χ2 = 16.90, P < 0.001, respectively) . Compared with the CDC group, the CBO group showed significantly decreased proportions of individuals ever having an HIV test (74.43% [329 cases] vs. 80.90% [161 cases], χ2 = 3.19, P = 0.074) and those getting the latest HIV test from CDC (23.10% [76 cases] vs. 57.14% [92 cases], χ2 = 99.41, P < 0.001) , as well as decreased prevalence of HIV infection (5.20% [23 cases] vs. 13.07% [26 cases], χ2 = 21.85, P < 0.001) . Conclusions:The MSM recruited from CBO and CDC are complementary in terms of demographics and behaviors, and can represent the general MSM population. Specific prevention and control measures for AIDS should be taken according to different characteristics of the MSM population.

Determinación de la incidencia de infecciones de transmisión sexual en la Consulta Infanto-Juvenil / Determination of Incidence of sexually transmitted diseases in Child and Adolescent Consultation

RESUMEN Fundamento: las infecciones de transmisión sexual afectan en especial a la población adolescente dada su vulnerabilidad biológica y psicológica, tienen consecuencias severas en la salud sexual y reproductiva. Objetivo: determinar la incidencia de infecciones de transmisión sexual en la Consulta Infanto-Juvenil. Métodos: se realizó un estudio observacional, descriptivo y transversal, cuyo universo fueron las 50 pacientes con infecciones de transmisión sexual que asistieron a Consulta Infanto-Juvenil del Policlínico de Especialidades Pediátricas de la provincia Camagüey, durante el período de estudio. Las variables estudiadas fueron: edad, estado civil, tipo de infección de transmisión sexual, asociación con otras, orientación sexual y factores predisponentes, los que comprendían: conducta sexual de riesgo, cervicitis y antecedentes de otras infecciones de transmisión sexual. La información obtenida fue procesada mediante el programa estadístico SPSS para Microsoft Excel 2017. Los métodos empleados fueron estadística descriptiva de distribución de frecuencias absolutas y relativas. Los resultados se expusieron en tablas. Resultados: predominaron las pacientes de 13 a 15 años de edad, solteras y heterosexuales. La candidiasis vaginal fue la afección más diagnosticada. Casi la mitad no presentaban otras infecciones de transmisión sexual y el condiloma acuminado fue la más asociada. Los factores predisponentes que prevalecieron fueron: antecedentes de infección de transmisión sexual y conducta sexual de riesgo, en esta última predominaron las relaciones sexuales tempranas y cambio frecuente de pareja. Conclusiones: los resultados del estudio evidencian la necesidad de realizar acciones educativas para que los adolescentes puedan vivir una sexualidad sana.

ABSTRACT Background: sexually transmitted infections are one of the most risks among young population due to their biological and psychological vulnerability. They have deep consequences in sexual and reproductive health. Objective: to determine the incidence of sexually transmitted infections in child and adolescent consultation. Methods: an observational, descriptive, transversal study was conducted whose universe were all patients with diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections who attended child and adolescent consultation of pediatric specialty clinic, Camagüey, from September 1st, 2017 to August 31st, 2018, they were 50. The variables studied were: age groups, marital status, type of sexually transmitted infection, association with other sexually transmitted infections, predisposed factors for acquisition (sexual risk behavior, cervicitis and antecedents of former sexually transmitted infections), and sexual preferences. The information obtained was processed using the statistical package SPSS for Microsoft Excel 2017. The methods used were descriptive statistics distribution of absolute and relative frequencies. The results were presented in tables. Results: the most affected age group was between 13 to 15 years, singles and heterosexual. Vaginal candidiasis was predominated, followed by genital warts. About half of the patients have not transmitted infections consociated. Genital warts were the most consociated. The risk factors that prevailed were antecedents of former sexually transmitted infections and sexually risky sexual behavior. In the last one predominated early sexual life and frequent change of partner. Conclusions: these results show the necessity of sexual education for the adolescents to have a healthy sexuality.

Conhecimento de adolescentes e jovens sobre questões relacionadas ao sexo, em uma escola pública de Monte Alegre do Piauí-PI / Knowledge of adolescents and young people on issues related to sex, in a public school in Monte Alegre do Piauí-PI

O presente estudo objetivou avaliar o conhecimento de adolescentes e jovens sobre questões relacionadas ao sexo, na cidade de Monte Alegre do Piauí (PI). Para isso, utilizou-se o método descritivo quantitativo por meio de questionário semiestruturado aplicado a 81 estudantes, com idade entre 16 a 23 anos, da escola Ginásio Estadual Senador Chagas Rodrigues. A coleta de dados evidenciou que 97,5% (n=79) dos participantes já haviam praticado sexo, tendo iniciado com idade média de 15,5 anos. O preservativo foi o método contraceptivo mais conhecido, no entanto, observou-se que os adolescentes e jovens não se preveniram em todas as relações sexuais, mesmo cientes das consequências da não prevenção. Percebeu-se fragilidade dialógica entre os indivíduos, família e escola; a conversação sobre o assunto no âmbito familiar e escolar ainda era receosa e pouco atrativa. Como conclusão deste estudo, sugere-se como necessário a implementação eficaz de políticas públicas que envolvam de forma educativa a escola, os jovens, seus familiares e amigos.

This present study aimed to assess the knowledge of adolescents and young people on issues related to sex, in the city of Monte Alegre do Piauí (PI). For this, the quantitative descriptive method was used through a semi-structured questionnaire applied to 81 students, aged between 16 and 23 years old, from the school Ginásio Estadual Senador Chagas Rodrigues. The data collection showed that 97.5% (n = 79) of the participants had already had sex, having started with an average age of 15,5 years. The condom was the most known contraceptive method; however, it was observed that adolescents and young people did not prevent themselves in all sexual intercourse, even though they were aware of the consequences of non-prevention. Dialogical fragility was noticed among individuals, family and school; the conversation on the subject in the family and school environment was still fearful and unattractive. As a conclusion of this study, it is suggested as necessary the effective implementation of public policies that involve the school, young people, their families and friends in an educational way.

Práticas de sexo com animais entre homens atendidos em centros de referência para infecções sexualmente transmissíveis (IST) e Aids do nordeste brasileiro: prevalência, relação com IST e fatores associados / Sex with animals among men treated at reference centers for sexually transmitted infections and AIDS in northeastern Brazil: prevalence, relationship with STIs and associated factors

Introdução: Estudos anteriores revelaram associação entre práticas sexuais com animais (SWA) e o autorrelato de infecções sexualmente transmissíveis (IST) além de altas taxas desse comportamento sexual entre homens do nordeste brasileiro. Objetivo: Investigar prevalência de SWA, relação com infecções sexualmente transmissíveis (IST) e seus fatores associados entre homens atendidos em CR-IST/AIDS de Juazeiro-BA e Petrolina-PE nos anos de 2018 e 2019. Metodologia: Trata-se de um estudo transversal que entrevistou aleatoriamente 400 homens atendidos em dois CR-IST/AIDS de municípios do nordeste brasileiro nos anos de 2018 e 2019. A coleta de dados foi realizada através de questionário estruturado com questões sobre dados sociodemográficos, uso de drogas, sexualidade, IST/AIDS, SWA, condição atual de região anogenital e resultado de testagens sorológicas para HIV, sífilis, hepatites B e C. Para o tratamento estatístico dos dados utilizamos o teste qui-quadrado, teste T de student, medidas resumo de posição e dispersão, frequências absoluta e relativa. Modelos de regressão logística simples e múltiplo buscaram associações entre SWA e variáveis relacionadas aos dados sociodemográficos, clínicos, sexuais e relacionados às IST. Valores de odds ratio (OR), intervalo de confiança (IC) de 95% e nível de significância de 5% foram considerados. O software IBM SPSS versão 24 foi utilizado na análise dos dados. Resultados: A prevalência de SWA foi de 15% (n=60) na amostra e 15,47% (n=37) entre os homens portadores de IST (p=0,853). SWA perdurou, em média, por 4 anos (DP: 7,4), entre os 12,3 (DP: 3,84) e 16,5 (DP: 7,84) anos de idade, sendo último episódio há mais de 20 anos (80%). SWA ocorreu com fêmeas (93,3%), geralmente asininos ou muares (76,6%), enquanto os homens estavam sozinhos com o animal (58,3%), em sexo penetrativo (96,7%), vaginal (96,7%), sem preservativo (95,0%), com animais distintos a cada episódio (53,3%). Análise univariada identificou associação entre SWA e o aumento da idade (p<0.0001), histórico de residência em área rural (p<0.0001) com permanecia superior a 12 anos (p=0,008), casados (p=0,008) ou viúvos/separados (p=0,041), heterossexuais (p=0,019), com menos de 7 anos de estudo (p<0.0001), católicos (p=0,014), ex usuário de bebida alcoólica (p=0,020) e cigarro (p<0.0001), portadores de hepatite B (p=0,037), com históricos de IST (p=0,001) e de relações sexuais com profissionais do sexo (p<0.0001). Idade, histórico de residência em área rural e atividade sexual com profissionais do sexo mantiveram associação na análise multivariada. Conclusão: SWA está associada a alguns aspectos sociodemográficos e comportamentais capazes de ampliar a vulnerabilidade às IST. A relação entre SWA e hepatite B pode fornecer subsídios importantes para estudos futuros que investigam a possibilidade de transmissão humano-animal. Ações intersetoriais e estratégias para a redução de danos devem ser consideradas para assegurar/promover a saúde sexual dos envolvidos.

Introducion: Previous studies have revealed an association between sexual practices with animals (SWA) and self-reported sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in addition to high rates of this sexual behavior among men in northeastern Brazil. Objective: To investigate the prevalence of SWA, relationship with sexually transmitted infections (STI), and its associated factors among men treated at CR-IST/AIDS in Juazeiro-BA and Petrolina-PE in the years 2018 and 2019. Metodology: This is a cross-sectional study that randomly interviewed 400 men assisted in two CR-IST/AIDS in northeastern Brazilian municipalities in the years 2018 and 2019. Data collection was performed through a structured questionnaire with questions on sociodemographic data, use of drugs, sexuality, STI/AIDS, SWA, the current condition of the anogenital region, and results of serological tests for HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B and C. For the statistical treatment of the data, we used the chi-square test, Student's T-test, summary measures of position and dispersion, absolute and relative frequencies. Simple and multiple logistic regression models looked for associations between SWA and variables related to sociodemographic, clinical, sexual, and STI-related data. Odds ratio (OR), 95% confidence interval (CI), and 5% significance level were considered. The IBM SPSS version 24 software was used in the data analysis. Results: The prevalence of SWA was 15% (n=60) in the sample and 15.47% (n=37) among men with STIs (p=0.853). SWA lasted, on average, for 4 years (SD: 7.4), between 12.3 (SD: 3.84) and 16.5 (SD: 7.84) years old, with the last episode being more than 20 years ago(80%). SWA occurred with females (93.3%), usually, donkeys or mules (76.6%), while men were alone with the animal (58.3%), in penetrative sex (96.7%), vaginal (96 .7%), without condoms (95.0%), with different animals in each episode (53.3%). Univariate analysis identified an association between SWA and increasing age (p<0.0001), history of residence in a rural area (p<0.0001) with staying longer than 12 years (p=0.008), married (p=0.008) or widowed/separated (p=0.041), heterosexuals (p=0.019), with less than 7 years of education (p<0.0001), Catholics (p=0.014), former alcoholic beverage user (p=0.020) and cigarette (p<0.0001) , patients with hepatitis B (p=0.037), with a history of STIs (p=0.001) and sexual relations with sex workers (p<0.0001). Age, history of residence in a rural area, and sexual activity with sex workers maintained an association in the multivariate analysis. Conclusion: SWA is associated with some sociodemographic and behavioral aspects capable of increasing vulnerability to STIs. The relationship between SWA and hepatitis B may provide important support for future studies that investigate the possibility of human-animal transmission. Intersectoral actions and harm reduction strategies should be considered to ensure/promote the sexual health of those involved

Is Our Child Safe on the Escalator?

@#Introduction: This study aimed to explore the behaviour of Malaysian children aged 5 and less when traveling on the escalator. Methods: An observational study was conducted at six randomly selected shopping malls in the Kinta District of Perak State in Malaysia. Sample size of 258 caregiver-child pairs was calculated. Children and their caregivers were observed for unsafe behaviours by using a checklist consisting of 15 unsafe behaviours (e.g.: child sitting on escalator, travelling facing opposite direction, playing with the emergency stop button, not following caregivers’ instruction). The checklist was constructed from accredited escalator guidelines adapted from five different countries. A child was considered unsafe if there was at least one of the unsafe events observed. The proportion of child using escalator in an unsafe manner was analysed using IBM® SPSS® Statistics. Results: Of the 258 child-caregiver pairs observed, 149 (57.8%) children and 162 (63.8%) caregivers demonstrated at least one unsafe behaviour when using the escalator. ‘Not following caregiver’s instructions’ (28.7%) was the most common unsafe behaviour among children while the most common unsafe behaviour among caregivers was ‘not holding their child’s hand when using the escalator’ (41.7%). Four children used the escalator unattended. Conclusion: More than half of the children and their caregivers had used escalators in an unsafe manner and this required attention from the Public Health Department and the Department of Occupational Safety and Health to prevent unwanted injuries, especially among children.

Experiencia vivida frente al aborto inducido en un grupo de mujeres en Bogotá, Colombia / Lived Experience with Induced Abortion of a Group of Women in Bogotá, Colombia / Experiência com o aborto provocado em um grupo de mulheres em Bogotá, Colômbia

Introducción: frente al aborto inducido se han establecido diferentes posturas que muchas veces se basan en perspectivas morales, filosóficas y religiosas, cuando deberían estar centradas en lo que implica esta situación de salud en la vida de las mujeres Metodología: se desarrolló una investigación fenomenológica para establecer los diálogos desde la perspectiva de las propias protagonistas sobre el aborto inducido con una participación de siete mujeres, mayores de 18 años en Bogotá. Resultados: las experiencias de las mujeres son variadas, pero se identificaron algunos aspectos similares o comunes. Sin embargo, cada vivencia es particular y tiene como marco el contexto en el que cada una habitaba en el momento del aborto. Se identificaron las siguientes categorías de análisis: aborto como consecuencia de un embarazo no deseado, aborto como experiencia frente a una decisión autónoma, aborto, culpa y pecado, cambios asociados a la experiencia, maternidad, materialización del deseo y aborto no debe ser considerado como un delito. Conclusiones: la vivencia del aborto no puede ser generalizable, y para su entendimiento debe tenerse en cuenta aspectos que solo atañen a la mujer como experta en su vida y en su situación. El aporte de la presente investigación fue recuperar la vivencia de las mujeres sobre el aborto para contribuir al cuidado de la salud en la población femenina

Introdução: sobre o aborto provocado têm-se estabelecido diferentes posturas, muitas vezes baseadas em perspectivas morais, filosóficas e religiosas, quando deveriam estar focadas no que implica essa situação de saúde na vida das mulheres. Metodologia: desenvolveu-se uma pesquisa fenomenológica para estabelecer os diálogos na perspectiva das próprias protagonistas sobre o aborto provocado com a participação de sete mulheres, maiores de 18 anos, em Bogotá. Resultados: as experiências das mulheres são variadas, mas alguns aspectos semelhantes ou comuns foram identificados. Porém, cada experiência é particular e se enquadra no contexto em que cada uma permanecia no momento do aborto. Foram identificadas as seguintes categorias de análise: aborto como consequência de uma gravidez indesejada, aborto como experiência diante de uma decisão autônoma, aborto, culpa e pecado, mudanças associadas à experiência, maternidade, materialização do desejo e aborto não deve ser considerado como um crime. Conclusões: a experiência do aborto não pode ser generalizável e, para sua compreensão, devem ser considerados aspectos que dizem respeito apenas à mulher como especialista em sua vida e em sua situação. A contribuição desta pesquisa foi resgatar as vivências de mulheres sobre o aborto para contribuir com a atenção à saúde da população feminina.

Introduction: Regarding induced abortion, different positions have been adopted, often based on moral, philosophical, and religious perspectives, when they should be focused on what this health situation implies for women's lives. Method: A phenomenological research was conducted to establish dialogues from the own protagonists' perspective of induced abortion, where seven women over 18 years of age in Bogotá participated. Results: Women's experiences are varied, but some similar or common aspects were identified. However, each experience is specific and is framed within the context where each woman lived at the time of the abortion. The following categories of analysis were identified: Abortion as a consequence of unwanted pregnancy, abortion as an experience versus an autonomous decision, abortion, guilt and sin, changes associated with the experience, maternity, desire materialization, and abortion should not be considered a crime. Conclusions: Abortion experience cannot be generalized, and for its understanding, aspects that only concern women as the experts on their lives and situations must be taken into account. This research contribution was to restore women's abortion experiences to advance female population health care

Epidemiología de la sífilis con enfoque territorial: caso del Hospital de La Serena, años 2015-2017 / Epidemiological features of syphilis diagnosed at a clinic of sexually transmitted diseases

Background: Syphilis continues to be a common sexually transmitted disease. Aim: To describe the epidemiologic features of patients with syphilis consulting in a Chilean sexually transmitted diseases clinic. Material and Methods: Review of medical records of patients with positive serology for syphilis, who attended a unit of sexually transmitted diseases between 2015 and 2017. Results: Of 266 cases, 61% were male and 74% were aged between 20 and 49 years. The highest incidence was observed in males aged between 20 and 30 years. Eighty five percent of cases were diagnosed in latent phases, 10% of the cases had a co-infection with HIV and 18%, a history of other sexually transmitted disease. The rate of coinfection was significantly higher in men than in women (78 and 28%, respectively; p < 0.01). Only 6.4% reported always using a condom. Men used it with higher frequency than women (72 and 28% respectively; p < 0.01). A low adherence to treatment and faulty follow-up and treatment of sexual contacts was observed. Twenty five percent of women diagnosed with syphilis were pregnant and 27% of them had a premature birth, with one neonatal death. Conclusions: A high incidence of syphilis was observed, especially in men of younger ages. The diagnosis is delayed, the treatment of sexual contacts and the use of condoms are uncommon. Although the treatment of pregnant women is appropriated, some perinatal complications are observed.

Application of the "syndemics" theory to explain unprotected sex and transactional sex: A cross- sectional study in men who have sex with men (MSM), transgender women, and non-MSM in Colombia / Aplicación de la teoría de la "sindemia" para entender el sexo sin protección y el sexo comercial: un estudio transversal en hombres que tienen sexo con hombres (HSH), mujeres transexuales y hombres que no tienen sexo con hombres en Colombia

Introduction: Men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender women (TW) in Colombia are highly affected by HIV. To improve understanding of the role of HIV risk behaviors in HIV acquisition, we used the syndemic framework, a useful concept to inform prevention efforts. Objective: To examine the effect of four psychosocial conditions, namely, forced sex, history of childhood sexual abuse, frequent alcohol use, and illicit drug use on unprotected sex and the synergistic effects ("syndemic" effects) of these conditions on HIV risk behavior. Materials and methods: We enrolled a total of 812 males (54.7% men who have sex with men, MSM; 7.3% transgender women, and 38% non-MSM). The participants were recruited from neighborhoods of low socioeconomic status through free HIV-counseling and -testing campaigns. We performed Poisson regression analysis to test the associations and interactions between the four psychosocial conditions and unprotected sex with regular, occasional, and transactional partners. To test the "syndemic" model, we assessed additive and multiplicative interactions. Results:The prevalence of any psychosocial condition was 94.9% in transgender women, 60.1% in MSM, and 72.2% in non-MSM. A higher likelihood of transactional sex was associated in MSM (prevalence ratio (PR)=7.41, p<0.001) and non-MSM (PR=2.18, p< 0.001) with three or all four conditions compared to those with one condition. Additive interactions were present for all combinations of psychosocial problems on transactional sex in MSM. No cumulative effect or additive interaction was observed in transgender women. Conclusions: Our study highlights the need for bundled mental health programs addressing childhood sexual abuse, illicit drug use, and frequent alcohol use with other HIV prevention programs.

Introducción. Los hombres que tienen sexo con hombres (HSH), y las mujeres transgenero (MT) en Colombia continuan estando a mayor riesgo de VIH. Para entender como los comportamientos se asocian al VIH, se uso la teoria de la sindemia, la cual se ha considerado muy útil en el desarrollo de estrategias de prevención. Objetivo. Examinar el efecto de cuatro afecciones psicosociales, a saber: historia de sexo forzado, historia de abuso sexual infantil, consumo frecuente de alcohol y consumo de drogas ilícitas en las relaciones sexuales sin protección, así como los efectos sinérgicos (efectos "sindémicos") de estas afecciones sobre el comportamiento de riesgo para HIV. Materiales y métodos. Se hizo un estudio transversal que incluyó 812 participantes (hombres que tienen sexo con hombres, HSH: 54,7 %; mujeres transgénero: 7,3 % y hombres que no tenían sexo con otros hombres: 38 %). Los participantes se reclutaron en barrios de estratos socioeconómicos bajos a través de campañas gratuitas de asesoramiento y pruebas de HIV. Se hizo un análisis de regresión de Poisson para probar las asociaciones e interacciones entre las cuatro condiciones psicosociales y las relaciones sexuales sin protección con parejas regulares, ocasionales y comerciales. Para probar el modelo "sindémico" se evaluaron las interacciones aditivas y multiplicativas. Resultados. La prevalencia de cualquiera de las condiciones psicosociales fue de 94,9 % en mujeres transexuales, de 60,1 % en HSH y de 72,2 % en hombres que no tienen sexo con hombres. Se encontró una mayor probabilidad de tener sexo comercial en los HSH (razón de prevalencia (RP)=7,41, p<0,001) y en los que no tienen sexo con otros hombres (RP=2.18, p<0,001) con tres de las condiciones psicosociales, o con las cuatro, en comparación con aquellos con una sola condición. Las interacciones aditivas se registraron entre todas las combinaciones de problemas psicosociales con el sexo comercial en los HSH. No se observó un efecto acumulativo ni interacciones en mujeres transexuales. Conclusiones. El estudio resalta la necesidad de combinar programas de salud mental que aborden el abuso sexual infantil, el abuso de drogas y el consumo frecuente de alcohol con otros programas de prevención del HIV.

Risky sexual behavior and associated factors in undergraduate students in a city in Southern Brazil / Comportamento sexual de risco e fatores associados em universitários de uma cidade do Sul do Brasil

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To describe the sexual behavior of freshmen undergraduate students according to demographic, economic, psychosocial and behavioral characteristics, and evaluate the prevalence of risky sexual behavior and its associated factors. METHODS A cross-sectional study of the census type with undergraduate students over 18 years old of 80 undergraduate courses of the Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPel), in Rio Grande do Sul (RS), who entered in the first semester of 2017 and remained enrolled in the second semester. Undergraduate students who reported having had sex were evaluated. We considered as risky sexual behavior having more than one sexual partner within the last three months and not having used condoms in the last sexual intercourse. RESULTS The prevalence of risky sexual behavior was 9% (95%CI 7.6-10.5). Men presented more risky behavior than women, with a prevalence of 10.8% and 7.5%, respectively. Of the undergraduate students, 45% did not use condoms in the last sexual intercourse, and 24% had two partners or more within three months before the survey. Smartphone applications for sexual purposes were used by 23% of students within three months before the survey. Risky sexual behavior was associated with gender, age at first sexual intercourse, frequency of alcohol consumption, consumption of psychoactive substances before the last sexual intercourse and use of smartphone applications for sexual purposes. CONCLUSION Although undergraduate students are expected to be an informed population, the prevalence of risky sexual behavior was important, indicating the need to expand public investment in sexual education and awareness actions.

RESUMO OBJETIVO Descrever o comportamento sexual de ingressantes universitários de acordo com características demográficas, econômicas, psicossociais e comportamentais, e avaliar a prevalência de comportamento sexual de risco e seus fatores associados. MÉTODOS Estudo de delineamento transversal, do tipo censo, com universitários maiores de 18 anos, de 80 cursos de graduação da Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPel), no RS, que ingressaram no primeiro semestre de 2017 e que permaneceram matriculados no segundo semestre. Avaliou-se o comportamento sexual de risco entre os estudantes que relataram já ter tido relações sexuais alguma vez na vida, considerado quando relatado mais de um parceiro sexual nos últimos três meses e não ter utilizado preservativo na última relação. RESULTADOS A prevalência de comportamento sexual de risco foi de 9% (IC95% 7,6-10,5). Estudantes do sexo masculino apresentaram mais comportamento de risco do que estudantes do sexo feminino, com prevalência de 10,8% e 7,5%, respectivamente. Dos universitários, 45% não utilizaram preservativo na última relação e 24% tiveram dois parceiros ou mais nos últimos três meses. Os aplicativos de celular para fins sexuais nos últimos três meses foram utilizados por 23% dos estudantes. O comportamento sexual de risco esteve associado com sexo, idade da primeira relação sexual, frequência de consumo de bebidas alcoólicas, consumo de substâncias psicoativas antes da última relação e uso de aplicativos de celular para fins sexuais. CONCLUSÃO Embora se espere que os universitários sejam uma população informada, a prevalência de comportamento sexual de risco foi importante, indicando a necessidade de ampliação do investimento público em ações de educação sexual e conscientização.

Self-administration of MTP Pills and its Complications: An Observational Study

Background: Medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) has been legalized in India since 1971. MTP pills are well effective inthe early weeks of gestation and safe only when used under medical supervision.Aims and Objectives: The aim of the study was to find out the clinical presentations and complications following selfadministration of MTP pills.Materials and Methods: This was a retrospective observational study conducted at SMGS Hospital, Government MedicalCollege Jammu from July 2018 to June 2019. Hundred patients were included in the study. Following factors were studied suchas chief complaints, complications, treatment given, and blood transfusion.Results: Majority (57%) of patients were aged between 30 and 39 years. About 66% were gravid three or more. Only 28% hadtaken the pill within prescribed gestational age limit for MTP, i.e., <7 weeks. Mid-trimester pill intake was encountered in 14%patients. About 41% presented with incomplete abortion. Anemia was present in majority of patients and blood transfusion wasdone in 38% patients. About 24% patients presented with life-threatening shock. Sepsis was present in 5% patients. Emergencylaparotomy was required in 4% cases. Hysterotomy was done in 2% cases. Continuation of pregnancy was noted in 6% patients.Unintended pregnancy and limiting family size were main reasons for abortion 62% and 32%, respectively.Conclusions: Unauthorized over-the-counter availability despite legal ban and ignorance of women have led to increasednumber of unsafe abortions. Increasing awareness among women regarding complications of unsupervised pill intake andeasily availability of safe contraceptive methods can help control this health hazard.

Health seeking behaviour of women with unwanted pregnancies: a tertiary care centre based study of eastern Uttar Pradesh, India

Background: Termination of an unwanted pregnancy is legal in India. Many women in this region are still not aware about safe abortion services and its consequences. Especially young, economically deprived and those without a supportive male partner are at higher risk of unsafe abortion. There is no clear and established evidence on this issue in our region. In the study, the aim was to explore the health seeking behaviour of women with unwanted pregnancies.Methods: Present cross-sectional study was conducted among 303 patients visiting to obstetrics and gynecology ward of BRD Medical College, Gorakhpur from April 2018 to September 2018. Their socio demographic profile, reasons for current termination of pregnancy and health seeking behaviour was explored.Results: Most common reason given for terminating the current pregnancy was completed family size 65.3%. Unmarried girls with pregnancy were 5.6 % who wanted termination of pregnancy. Majority (67.0%) took medication for termination of pregnancy from nearby medical store without an expert consultation 15.8% of women consulted to a local quack or local dai for termination of pregnancy. 12.9% of women tried a method as advised by family/friends for termination of pregnancy. About 4% of women 1st tried traditional and herbal medicines, drinking tea or juice for termination of pregnancy. Majority of women (84.5%) visited to medical college for management of complications of earlier tried method of termination of pregnancy.Conclusions: Completed family size was found most common reason for termination of pregnancy. Self medication without consultation of authorised doctor was found most common practice of abortion leading to complications.

Unsafe abortion: the silent scourge

Background: Unsafe abortions continue to cause maternal morbidity and mortality in developing countries. The practice of unsafe abortions by quacks needs to be checked. Our study aims to emphasize upon the unmet needs of medical termination pregnancies (MTP) services in rural India and to recognize the complications due to it and the efficient management of such cases at tertiary care center.Methods: A two years retrospective study of septic abortions from December 2009 to November 2011.Results: Among 1080 abortions reported, 44 were septic-4.07%. More commonly in the age group of >20years (81.9%). 77.3% of them were multiparous and 22.7% were nulligravidae, with an increased incidence of unmarried nulliparous pregnancies. Greater numbers occurred during 1st trimester (77.2% versus 22.7%), with 54.5%-grade I, 29.5%-grade II, 15.9% grade III in severity. Majority of cases were due to evacuation by quacks (72.7%). Among the 44 cases, emergency laparotomy was done for 5 cases of grade III severity. The mortality rates due to septic abortion were 6.25% (3) among the total of 48 maternal deaths.Conclusions: Septic abortion is totally preventable. Majority of uneducated rural women are not aware of MTP services. The reproductive and child health (RCH) services should effectively reach the underprivileged population like slum dwellers and migrants.

Seroepidemiology of hepatitis B in individuals born between 1945-1985 on a Brazilian regional metropolis / Soroepidemiologia da hepatite B em indivíduos nascidos entre 1945-1985 em uma metrópole regional Brasileira

Background: hepatitis B prevalence can be influenced by social/cultural behavior and the Baby Boomer (BB) generation(1945-1964) may have been more susceptible to this infection. Objectives: We investigated the seroprevalence of markers for HBV infection and vaccination and its association with main risk factors. Methodology: a random sample of individuals aged 30-70 years old in a public clinical laboratory from a metropolitan area of Bahia/Brazil were tested for HBsAg/Total Anti-HBc/Anti-HBs/Anti-HBc-IgM and a socio-demographic questionnaire was applied. Results: of the650 participants, 349 were 51-70 yo (BB) and 301 were non-BB. The prevalences were HBsAg (2.3%), Total Anti-HBc (17.1%) and Anti-HBs (27.4%). Anti-HBcIgM (2.7%) was performed in 112 participants sera who had contact/infection with HBV. The laboratory profiles were characterized as susceptibility (68%), vaccine response (14.8%) and contact/infection with HBV (17.2%). BB participants were more susceptible and less vaccinated than non-BB. The higher frequency of contact/infection status was observed in the BB generation. Statistically significant differences were found for the contact/infection status in males(50,9%) illicit drug use (11,6%), syringe/needle sharing (7,1%), and blood transfusion (10,7%). Non-BB with contact/ infection profile reported more tattoo/piercing and BB reported higher use of glass syringes. Conclusion: the majority of the study population was susceptible to infection but participants older than 50 years showed both, a higher frequency of this profile and also a higher frequency of contact/infection status, thus suggesting the need for greater health care attention for this age group.

Introdução: a prevalência de hepatite B pode ser influenciada pelo comportamento sociocultural e a geração Baby Boomer (BB) (1945-1964) pode ter sido mais suscetível a esta infecção. Objetivos: Investigar a soroprevalência de marcadores para a infecção pelo VHB e resposta vacinal e associação com fatores de risco. Metodologia: soro de indivíduos de 30 a 70 anos randomicamente selecionados em um laboratório publico de análises clínicas na área metropolitana do Brasil foram testados para AgHBs/ Anti-HBc Total /Anti-HBs/Anti-HBc-IgM. Todos responderam questionário sociodemográfico contendo perguntas sobre fatores de risco para hepatite B. Resultados: dos 650 participantes, 349 eram BB (51-70 anos) e 301 eram não-BB (30-50 anos). As prevalências estimadas foram: HBsAg (2,3%), Anti-HBs (27,4%). Entre os Anti-HBc Total (17,1%) apenas 2,7% foram Anti-HBc IgM. Os perfis laboratoriais foram caracterizados como suscetibilidade (68%), resposta vacinal (14,8%) e contato com VHB (17,2%). Na distribuição por idade, os BB foram mais susceptíveis, menos vacinados e apresentaram maior frequência de contato/infecção que os não-BB. Diferenças estatisticamente significantes foram encontradas no status contato/infecção e as seguintes variáveis: sexo masculino, uso de drogas ilícitas, compartilhamento de seringas de vidro/agulhas e transfusão de sangue. Não-BB com status contato/infecção relataram ter mais tatuagem/piercing e BB relataram maior uso de seringas de vidro. Conclusão: a maioria da população estudada era suscetível ao VHB, mas os participantes com mais de 50 anos apresentaram tanto uma maior frequência desse status quanto do status contato/ infecção, sugerindo a necessidade de maior atenção à saúde para indivíduos desta faixa etária.

Fatores de risco em adolescentes de instituições de ensino privadas de um município do Paraná / Risk factors in adolescents of private education institutions in a city of Paraná

Objective: To evaluate the risk factors in adolescents enrolled between the 9thyear of Elementary School and the 3rdyear of High School in private institutions of a municipality of Paraná.Methods: This is a descriptive, cross-sectional, field-based research with a quantitative approach. For data collection, a questionnaire adapted from the Brazilian Youth-Version phase II instrument was used.Results: The results were comprised of responses from 119 adolescents, who reported on sexual behavior, life habits and demographic data, as wellas factors related to the onset of early sexual activity.Conclusion: Sexual and social risk behaviors experienced by adolescents were observed, which are not only related to the characteristics of this period, but also to the context of vulnerabilities in which they are inserted.

Objetivo: Avaliar os fatores de risco em adolescentes matriculados entre o 9ª ano do Ensino Fundamental até o 3ª ano do Ensino Médio de instituições privadas de um município do Paraná. Métodos: Trata-se de uma pesquisa de campo,descritiva, transversal, com abordagem quantitativa. Para coleta de dados foi utilizado um questionário adaptado do instrumento Juventude Brasileira-Versão fase II. Resultados:Os resultados foram constituídos por respostas de 119 adolescentes, que relataram sobre o comportamento sexual, hábitos de vida e dados demográficos, bem como os fatores relacionados ao início da atividade sexual precoce. Conclusão: Observaram-se comportamentos sexuais e sociais de risco vivenciados pelos adolescentes, os quais não estão associados somente às características próprias desse período, como também ao contexto de vulnerabilidades em que estão inseridos.