Prevalência e fatores associados do comportamento sexual de risco de universitários oo Piauí

Abstract

Sexuality includes diverse behaviors and expressions, with sexual initiation being a milestone in human life. However, several practices, such as sexual violence, can lead the individual to compromise their physical and mental health, making them considered at risk.

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to analyze risky sexual behavior (CSR) among university students in Piauí, describing the prevalence and associated factors. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was carried out, involving data from university students from 08 medical schools in Piauí between September 2023 and March 2024. An electronic and anonymous form was employed, with the dependent variable being CSR. The independent variables included sociodemographic, behavioral, sexual health characteristics, reproductive factors, sociability, and body self-image. Multiple logistic regression was used, with the calculation of the adjusted odds ratio (ORaj) and 95% confidence intervals (95%CI). RESULTS: A total of 154 students were interviewed. The prevalence of CSR was 10.8%. There was an increased chance of CSR among adolescents who were male (ORaj = 28.43; 95%CI 4.89-132.74), who identified as homosexual (ORaj = 9.12; 95%CI 1.89-22.74), who had suffered bullying (ORaj = 5.40; 95%CI 2.50-15.80), and who had previously used illicit drugs (ORaj = 5.82; 95%CI 3.49-12.18). CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of CSR was considered low. Behavioral, violence-related, and social factors were found to be associated with risky sexual practices.