2015, Number 1
Educative actions aimed at adolescents regarding sexuality aspects
Language: Spanish
References: 11
Page: 57-66
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ABSTRACT
Introduction: in Cuba, the number of adolescents who early start their sexual relationships is increasingly growing, and as a result, the number of pregnant women at adolescence also rises.Objective: to identify the learning requirements of a group of adolescents about some sexuality aspects.
Methods: descriptive study conducted at the physician's office 10-25 of the basic work team number 2 in Quemado de Guines municipality in the period of September 2009 through September 2010. The universe of study was 135 adolescents and finally 65 of both sexes. A group of educative actions about some sexuality aspects in adolescence were designed and implemented. The respective ethical principles were considered.
Results: the sample covered 35 females and 30 males. A high percentage of participants considered adolescence as the right phase to have sexual relations. Their knowledge about the contraceptive methods showed similar percentages for good and regular level of knowledge, but the majority expressed convincing reasons that clearly showed that they were not fully prepared to face abortion and pregnancy situations.
Conclusions: the learning requirements of adolescents were centered in general sexuality aspects, early onset of sexual relations and sexual risks. The educative actions managed to raise the level of knowledge in most of the group and the implemented actions were highly satisfactory.
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