Knowledge of and perceptions about sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy: a qualitative study among adolescent students in Uganda.
J Health Popul Nutr
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2007 Sep; 25(3): 319-27
Artigo
em Inglês
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| ID: sea-790
ABSTRACT
This article reports the findings of a qualitative research study carried out in Kabarole district, western Uganda. Knowledge of and perceptions about HIV/AIDS and pregnancy and how both relate to one another were elucidated from eight focus-group discussions with 38 female and 32 male secondary students from four different schools. Widespread misinformation and misconceptions about contraceptives still exist as previously found in this area. There was a serious gap in knowledge and understanding of 'dual protection' against sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS, and against pregnancy. Fertility was very highly valued, and many girls stated that they would want a child even if they were HIV-positive. Responses of girls showed that they were quite assertive in making decisions to use contraceptives. The reasons for students not being able to understand the interconnectedness of sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy may lie in the fragmented fashion in which relevant health education is delivered through two separate programmes.
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Assunto principal:
Complicações Infecciosas na Gravidez
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Reprodução
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Comportamento Sexual
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Educação Sexual
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Uganda
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Gravidez
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Comportamentos Relacionados com a Saúde
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo prognóstico
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Pesquisa qualitativa
País/Região como assunto:
África
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
J Health Popul Nutr
Assunto da revista:
Gastroenterology
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Nutritional Sciences
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Public Health
Ano de publicação:
2007
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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