QUEM AMA CUIDA: DIA D CONTRA INFECÇÕES SEXUALMENTE TRANSMISSÍVEIS

LOVE MEANS CARE: D-DAY AGAINST SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS

Abstract

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are diseases contracted through unprotected sexual relations, which can be acquired by both men and women if one is infected during unprotected sexual intercourse, occurring through oral, anal, and vaginal routes. They can also be transmitted from mother to child during pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding. Adolescents and young adults are considered a priority group in prevention campaigns due to their high risk of acquiring an STI, as this age is characterized by biopsychosocial changes, a lack of knowledge about sexuality, and its implications for physical and emotional health development in this group. This work consists of an experiential report on the STI Awareness Day, which aimed to provide guidance on the main STIs and perform rapid tests for them on students at the Federal University of Alagoas (UFAL). The knowledge brought by the audience regarding sexuality, transmission, and prevention of STIs proved to be poorly grounded. There was a high demand for people to undergo rapid tests, generating increased interest in learning about STIs. The event promoted sexual health care and provided support to individuals while meeting their expectations. In addition to providing benefits to the students involved in the project, it contributed to the development of important perspectives and skills.