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¿Existe asociación entre los comportamientos de riesgo en salud sexual y reproductiva y el ser estudiante de medicina? estudio de corte transversal: Bogotá (Colombia) / Is there an association between sexual and reproductive health risk behaviour and being a medicine student? A cross-sectional study, Bogotá, Colombia
Ruiz-Sternberg, Ángela María; Beltrán-Rodríguez, Johnny; Latorre-Santos, Catalina; Ruiz-Sternberg, Jaime Enrique.
Affiliation
  • Ruiz-Sternberg, Ángela María; Universidad del Rosario. Grupo Investigación Clínica. Bogotá. CO
  • Beltrán-Rodríguez, Johnny; Universidad del Rosario. Bogotá. CO
  • Latorre-Santos, Catalina; Grupo de Investigación en Salud Pública. Bogotá. CO
  • Ruiz-Sternberg, Jaime Enrique; Universidad del Rosario. Bogotá. CO
Rev. colomb. obstet. ginecol ; 61(2): 121-128, abr.- jun. 2010. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-555205
Responsible library: CO76
RESUMEN

Objetivo:

explorar si hay una asociación entre el mayor conocimiento en áreas del cuidado de la salud, que presumiblemente tienen los estudiantes de medicina, y el desarrollo de actitudes y comportamientos saludables en la salud sexual y reproductiva.

Metodología:

se realizó un estudio de corte transversal analítico en una muestra por conveniencia de 829 estudiantes de pregrado en las facultades de medicina y derecho de una universidad privada en Bogotá (Colombia). Se diseñó una encuesta basada en el Youth Risk Behavioral Survey (YRBS) para evaluar de manera anónima la percepción de conocimientos y comportamientos en salud sexual y reproductiva. Se compararon los dos grupos por medio del OR (Odds Ratio) y su respectivo IC del 95%.

Resultados:

se encuestaron 225 estudiantes (27,1%) de la facultad de derecho y 604 (72,9%) de la facultad de medicina. Los estudiantes de derecho presentaron mayor riesgo de haber iniciado relaciones sexuales de manera más frecuente (OR=2,21, IC95% 1,5-3,24) y un mayor riesgo de tener relaciones sexuales concomitantes al consumo de alcohol y drogas (OR=1,92 IC95% 1,19-3,11). No se encontraron diferencias en cuanto al uso del condón, prácticas anticonceptivas, presencia de infecciones de transmisión sexual (ITS), antecedentes de embarazo, ni en prácticas de autocuidado relacionadas con la salud sexual y reproductiva.

Conclusiones:

no se encuentra un menor riesgo en todos los criterios de salud sexual y reproductiva en los estudiantes de medicina.
ABSTRACT

Objective:

exploring whether there is an association between having greater knowledge in areas regarding health care which, presumably, medical students have, and developing healthy attitudes and behaviour regarding sexual and reproductive health.

Methodology:

an analytical cross-sectional study was performed using a convenience sample of 829 undergraduate students studying in the schools of medicine and law at a private university in Bogotá, Colombia. A survey was designed which was based on the Youth Risk Behavioral Survey (YRBS) to anonymously evaluate students’ perception of knowledge and behavior regarding sexual and reproductive health. Both groups were compared by OR and their respective 95% CI.

Results:

225 (27.1%) students were surveyed from the law school and 604 (72.9%) from the school of medicine. The law students presented a greater risk of having initiated sexual relationships (OR=2,21; 1.5 3.24 95% CI); having had a higher number of sexual partners (2.33 vs 2.76 p<0.0001) and were at greater risk of engaging in sexual relationships accompanied of drug and alcohol consumption (OR=1.92; 1.19 3.11 95% CI). No statistically significant differences were found regarding condom use, contraceptive practices, presentation of STD, having a background of pregnancy or self-care practices related to sexual and reproductive health.

Conclusions:

medical students were not found to be at less risk regarding all criteria related to sexual and reproductive health.
Subject(s)

Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: LILACS Main subject: Risk-Taking / Sexual Behavior / Students / Students, Medical / Knowledge Type of study: Etiology study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Colombia Language: Spanish Journal: Rev. colomb. obstet. ginecol Journal subject: Gynecology / Obstetrics Year: 2010 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Colombia Institution/Affiliation country: Grupo de Investigación en Salud Pública/CO / Universidad del Rosario/CO
Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: LILACS Main subject: Risk-Taking / Sexual Behavior / Students / Students, Medical / Knowledge Type of study: Etiology study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Colombia Language: Spanish Journal: Rev. colomb. obstet. ginecol Journal subject: Gynecology / Obstetrics Year: 2010 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Colombia Institution/Affiliation country: Grupo de Investigación en Salud Pública/CO / Universidad del Rosario/CO
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