BRITO, P. E. S.; http://lattes.cnpq.br/6918872934284601; BRITO, Pedro Edson Silva.
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.