Correlation between sex education and prevention of pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases

Abstract

Objective: To verify the correlation between effective sex education and reduction of unwanted pregnancies and contagion of sexually transmitted diseases (STD). Method: Descriptive, quantitative, survey, exploratory study. Sample of 356 literate women aged 18 years or over. Data collected by physical or virtual questionnaire in 2019. Exploratory and comparative data analysis between groups. Results: No significant relationship between exposure to sexual education and decreased unwanted pregnancies and STD prevention. Conclusion: The study made it possible to understand how the discussion about sex education is presented to women and impacts on their personal choices. A shallow or non-questioning approach does not prevent unwanted pregnancies or STD reduction, as this relates to behavioral issues. It is of utmost importance that knowledge is as a tool for emancipation, being the conscious and power choices of the woman herself in order to allow the questioning of imposed standards.