Use of male condom in adolescents

Journal article | Zeitschriftenartikel

Objective: This study aimed to know the sexual behavior of adolescents of high school about the use of male condoms in the city of Pau do Ferros-RN. Method: this is a quantitative approach, descriptive and exploratory type. Results: it was found that adolescents start sexual activity incresingly earlier with a significant difference in the type of partner about gender, using condom is still lower than expected, moreover, it draws attention the reasons that lead or not to use a condom. Conclusion: studies on healthy sexual behavior among adolescents, with an emphasis on protection against STDs, considering gender differences are still needed.

Object Details

• Alternative title: Adesão de adolescentes à camisinha masculina ; Uso del preservativo masculino en adolescentes
• ISSN: 2175-5361
• Extent: Seite(n): 1765-1773
• Language: Englisch
• Notes: Status: Veröffentlichungsversion; begutachtet (peer reviewed)

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online, 7(1)

Classification and Topics

• Subject: Soziologie, Anthropologie ; Medizinsoziologie ; Familiensoziologie, Sexualsoziologie ; Jugendsoziologie, Soziologie der Kindheit ; Mann ; Jugendlicher ; Sexualverhalten ; Infektionskrankheit ; Brasilien ; Lateinamerika ; Südamerika

Contributors, Places and Time

• Event: Geistige Schöpfung
• (who): Oliveira, Lúcia de Fátima Rodrigues de ; Nascimento, Ellany Gurgel Cosme do ; Júnior, João Mário Pessoa ; Cavalcanti, Marília Abrantes Fernandes ; Miranda, Francisco Arnoldo Nunes de ; Alchiere, João Carlos
• Event: Veröffentlichung
• (when): 2015

Further information

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.9789/2175-5361.2015.v7i1.1765-1773
• URN: urn:nbn:de:0168-ssoar-54304-4
• Rights: GESIS - Leibniz-Institut für Sozialwissenschaften. Bibliothek Köln
• Last update: 21.06.2024, 4:27 PM CEST