A IMPORTÂNCIA DO APRENDIZADO EM SALA DE AULA SOBRE EDUCAÇÃO SEXUAL E DOENÇAS SEXUALMENTE TRANSMISSÍVEIS

Abstract

Scientific studies that approach sexuality in the school environment highlight the importance of children having contact with the subject from the early years of primary school, in a responsible and appropriate manner, thus minimizing as much as possible the dangers caused by a lack of information. This study aimed to analyze students' knowledge and the importance of topics such as sexual education and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) within the classroom. Cross-sectional study, which was carried out with three classes of 2nd year students at the Monsenhor Manuel Vieira State School of Elementary and Secondary Education in the city of Patos, PB in 2019. Data were collected through the application of a semi-structured questionnaire , containing questions about sexuality and STDs and analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. 92 students participated in the research, 63 of whom were female and 29 male. There was a prevalence of age range between 15 and 18 years. Regarding knowledge of an STD, 89% responded that they knew and 11% that they did not, with AIDS being the most cited among those who knew. Regarding STD prevention methods, 91% of young people said they knew some prevention method and 9% did not know any method. The vast majority stated that the internet and TV were the main source of information about sexuality.