Conocimientos sobre infecciones de transmisión sexual y acciones preventivas realizadas por adolescentes del sector dos. Saquisilí. 2015 – 2016

Abstract

Knowledge about sexually transmitted infections and preventive actions taken by adolescents in the sector both. Sexually Transmitted Infections currently is a public health problem, especially in the adolescent stage due to conditions such as lack of knowledge that endanger their health by unhealthy sexual behaviors. Objective: To determine knowledge of STIs and preventive actions by teenagers Saquisilí sector 2. Method: The study is qualitative quantitative, descriptive method of cross section. The sample consisted of 138 adolescents aged 10 to 19 years, was used as instrument a questionnaire. Results: Of 100% (138) adolescents; only 66.5% adolescents know about STIs and ways of contagion; information obtained from teachers and some of their parents, 88.7% know how to prevent using condoms followed by checkups (75%) and related to the couple (65%). Conclusion: The highest percentage of adolescents have average knowledge about STIs and their preventive actions, statistical Chi square test shows that there is a statistically significant relationship between the level of knowledge and preventive practices.