Abstract

CHELHOND-BOUSTANIE, Ezzat A; CONTRERAS-VIVAS, Leidy; FERRER-LADERA, Michelle  and  RODRIGUEZ, Iván. Sex education impact on contraceptives methods knowledge level at two public institutions with people in semi-freedom and neglected status, Caracas, Venezuela. Revista médica Risaralda [online]. 2012, vol.18, n.2, pp.112-115. ISSN 0122-0667.

Introduction: In the adolescence the sexual relation starts. This carries the risk of pregnancy, and the spread of sexually transmitted diseases, therefore, it is important to assess the knowledge about methods contraceptives. Methods: A descriptive, experimental, longitudinal study, that assesses the impact of sex education on the level of knowledge about methods contraceptives, the use of there and onset of sexual activity was performed. Results: Thirteen adolescents were surveyed, a 61.5% male and a 38.5% female. The average age of the adolescents was 17 years, a 61.5% had a regular level of knowledge about contraception, 69.2% initiated sexual activity, and 44.4% had used some method contraception. Discussion: It was observed that inform teens about contraception can improve their level of knowledge.

Keywords : Sex education; Adolescence; Contraceptives methods; Sexuality; Venezuela.

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