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      Sexual behaviors: study in the youth Translated title: Comportamentos sexuais: estudo em jovens

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          ABSTRACT

          Objective:

          To characterize sexual behaviors in a sample of adolescents and youth.

          Methods:

          An analytical descriptive study using a questionnaire about sexual behaviors, adapted from the World Health Organization. It was distributed to students from a Portuguese city aged 14-24 years, during two months. Two age groups were defined: G1 - students aged 14-19 years; G2 - aged 20-24 years.

          Results:

          The sample included 2,369 students, 61% females and 70% in G1. The mean age of first sexual intercourse was 16.4±1.8 years; 93% used some contraceptive method in the first sexual intercourse. Out of those who did not use contraception in the first sexual intercourse, 83% were in G1 (p<0.001). Emergency contraception was used at least once by 54% (63% in G2, p<0.001). Among those who had unprotected sexual intercourses, 9% were under the influence of alcohol, 53.6% were female and 53.4% were in G2 (p<0.001). Homosexual contacts occurred in 21% of cases; in that, 62% in G1 and 84% among females (p<0.001).

          Conclusion:

          The use of contraceptionin the first sexual intercourse was common in our sample. However, the number of adolescents not using any contraceptive method in subsequent sexual intercourses, and the high percentage of them who consider it unnecessary, are a concern. Unprotected sexual intercourses, as well as unplanned intercourses and under influence of alcohol or drugs, especially in the youngest, urge the need for intervention regarding sexual education.

          RESUMO

          Objetivo:

          Caracterizar os comportamentos sexuais em uma amostra de adolescentes e jovens.

          Métodos:

          Estudo descritivo analítico, utilizando um questionário sobre comportamentos sexuais adaptado da Organização Mundial da Saúde. O questionário foi distribuído a estudantes entre os 14 e os 24 anos de uma cidade portuguesa, em período de 2 meses. Definiram-se dois grupos etários: G1, para estudantes de 14 a 19 anos; e G2, de 20 a 24 anos.

          Resultados:

          Da amostra, constaram 2.369 estudantes, sendo 61% do sexo feminino e 70% do G1. A média de idade da primeira relação sexual foi de 16,4± 1,8 anos. Foi utilizado método contraceptivo na primeira relação sexual em 93%. Dos que não utilizaram, 83% pertenciam ao G1 (p<0,001). Entre os estudantes, 54% recorreram pelo menos uma vez à contracepção de emergência (63% do G2; p<0,001). Dos que tiveram relações sexuais desprotegidas, 9% estavam sob influência do álcool. Destes últimos, 53,6% eram do sexo feminino e 53,4% pertenciam ao G2 (p<0,001). Os contatos homossexuais ocorreram em 21% dos casos, dos quais 62% eram do G1 e 84% do sexo feminino (p<0,001).

          Conclusão:

          O recurso à contracepção na primeira relação sexual foi uma prática comum na nossa amostra. No entanto, o número de adolescentes que não utiliza método contraceptivo nas relações subsequentes e a elevada percentagem que o considera desnecessária são preocupantes. Para além das relações sexuais desprotegidas, as relações não planejadas e sob o efeito de álcool ou drogas, sobretudo entre os mais novos, reforçam a necessidade de intervenção no âmbito da educação sexual.

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          Contraception for adolescents.

          A working knowledge of contraception will assist the pediatrician in both sexual health promotion as well as treatment of common adolescent gynecologic problems. Best practices in adolescent anticipatory guidance and screening include a sexual health history, screening for pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, counseling, and if indicated, providing access to contraceptives. Pediatricians' long-term relationships with adolescents and families allow them to help promote healthy sexual decision-making, including abstinence and contraceptive use. Additionally, medical indications for contraception, such as acne, dysmenorrhea, and heavy menstrual bleeding, are frequently uncovered during adolescent visits. This technical report provides an evidence base for the accompanying policy statement and addresses key aspects of adolescent contraceptive use, including the following: (1) sexual history taking, confidentiality, and counseling; (2) adolescent data on the use and side effects of newer contraceptive methods; (3) new data on older contraceptive methods; and (4) evidence supporting the use of contraceptives in adolescent patients with complex medical conditions.
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            Adolescência através dos séculos

            A sociedade contemporânea ocidental estendeu o período da adolescência, que não é mais encarada apenas como uma preparação para a vida adulta, mas passou a adquirir sentido em si mesma, como um estágio do ciclo vital. O presente artigo procura descrever como os adolescentes eram vistos e tratados, desde a antiguidade até os dias de hoje, a partir de textos literários ou filosóficos e estudos científicos. O material bibliográfico a respeito da adolescência caracteriza-se por três etapas distintas: a descrição dos padrões de comportamento, ajustamento pessoal e relacionamento; a resolução de problemas reais por meio do conhecimento científico; e o desenvolvimento positivo do indivíduo, considerando os adolescentes como o futuro da humanidade.
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              Male adolescent sexual and reproductive health care.

              Male adolescents' sexual and reproductive health needs often go unmet in the primary care setting. This report discusses specific issues related to male adolescents' sexual and reproductive health care in the context of primary care, including pubertal and sexual development, sexual behavior, consequences of sexual behavior, and methods of preventing sexually transmitted infections (including HIV) and pregnancy. Pediatricians are encouraged to address male adolescent sexual and reproductive health on a regular basis, including taking a sexual history, performing an appropriate examination, providing patient-centered and age-appropriate anticipatory guidance, and delivering appropriate vaccinations. Pediatricians should provide these services to male adolescent patients in a confidential and culturally appropriate manner, promote healthy sexual relationships and responsibility, and involve parents in age-appropriate discussions about sexual health with their sons.
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                Author and article information

                Journal
                Einstein (Sao Paulo)
                Einstein (Sao Paulo)
                EINS
                Einstein
                Instituto Israelita de Ensino e Pesquisa Albert Einstein
                1679-4508
                2317-6385
                2018
                17 September 2018
                : 16
                : 3
                : eAO4265
                Affiliations
                [1 ]Centro Hospitalar de Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
                [2 ]Centro de Inovação em Tecnologias e Cuidados de Saúde, Instituto Politécnico de Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
                Author notes
                Corresponding author: Patrícia Sofia Ferreira Miranda, Centro Hospitalar de Leiria, Hospital de Santo André Rua das Olhalvas, Pousos, Leiria – 2410 – 197 Leiria, Portugual, Phone: +351244817000 E-mail: pati_m16@ 123456hotmail.com

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                none.

                Author information
                http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4028-651X
                http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2302-3868
                http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8997-0710
                http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9035-8548
                http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9243-6527
                http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4370-0595
                Article
                00211
                10.1590/S1679-45082018AO4265
                6178860
                30231144
                e1a63e59-3512-4df9-8ad1-6c1adff19a9f

                This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License, which permits unrestricted non-commercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

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                : 11 September 2017
                : 04 February 2018
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                sexual behavior,adolescent,contraception,sexually transmitted diseases,pregnancy,comportamento sexual,adolescente,anticoncepção,doenças sexualmente transmissíveis,gravidez

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