Diseño de una estrategia educativa para la promoción de la salud sexual y reproductiva en adolescentes asignados al consultorio 9- 10 del Centro de Salud Pascuales. Año 2021.

Abstract

Background: In adolescence, they frequently initiate unprotected sexual activity, increasing the risk of pregnancy or STIs, so being well informed is important to avoid these consequences. General objective: To design an educational strategy for the promotion of sexual and reproductive health in adolescents aged 15 to 19 years assigned to office 9 of the Pascuales health center in 2021. Methods: Observational, prospective, cross-sectional study; the study population of 92 adolescents, with data obtained through a survey analyzed with descriptive statistics. Results: The age of the participants ranged between 15-19 years, predominance of females (66%), mixed-race (36%), students (35%), single (49%), and complete secondary school (29%). 100% know about anatomy and 98% know about the functioning of the sexual system, the best known contraceptive method is the condom (32%), the best known STI was HIV / AIDS (58%), the main source of information on sexual issues are friends (32%). 53% have a history of sexual activity and a predominant age of onset of 15-16 years (47%), the most used contraceptive method is the condom (37%), 59% have had only one partner in the last 6 months and 8% have had 4 or more partners. Conclusions: There is a tendency to have little knowledge about sexual issues, contraceptive methods and STIs, they rely on friends to seek information and present sexual activity at an early age. Sex education programs are necessary at this stage of life.