Investigando o uso dos métodos contraceptivos entre mulheres universitárias.

Abstract

The study aimed to investigate the behavior of the students of the health of the Center for Education and Health, Federal University of Campina Grande, Paraíba, Campus Cuité regarding the use of contraceptive methods. The research was descriptive and exploratory quantitative approach, which effected an interview in February, along with 105 university courses in Nursing, Pharmacy and Nutrition, 35 in each course. The results revealed that the majority (79%) had between 18 and 23 years, 38% had an income between 1 and 2 salaries and 61% were unmarried. Regarding the characterization or demographic profile of students per course and respective periods, it was found that among the nursing students, 11 were enrolled in 8th and 9th periods, since the 2nd period of Nutrition excelled with 8 universities and Pharmacy course is highlighted with 8 students from the 6th and 7th periods. Regarding the age of sexual initiation, 61% cited the age group between 16 and 21 years, however, 23% of the sample mentioned that had not yet begun their sexual life. Regarding sexual activity, menstrual cycle and use of contraceptive methods, identified respectively 55% sexually active, 80% with regular menstrual cycle and 56% who use a contraceptive method; On the issue of contraception used, showed respectively, the birth control pills (38%), condoms (33%) and withdrawal (12%). Regarding the medical or nursing, as well as guidance for the choice of contraceptive method and their risks, highlights that 61% of respondents were consulted these 79% reported having received information about the method and 64% were warned about their risks; Regarding side effects, 46% felt alluded to and 54% asymptomatic, and the nausea and the most cited by 22 respondents, the increase in weight by 17 students, 13 students mentioned headache, 7 of them reported vomiting, 6 had breast tenderness and cramping 5 reported. It is clear that much remains to be done in relation to public health, the attempt to drive actions to schools, colleges, centers, institutes and universities. Therefore, it is suggested that consultations are conducted with these student spaces in order to raise the achievement of guidelines regarding sexual and reproductive health of adolescents and youth, including highlighting aspects that permeate contraceptive methods. It is believed that this initiative will contribute to reduce the rates of unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, especially in younger age groups.