A randomized comparison of online mindfulness-based group sex therapy vs supportive group sex education to address sexual dysfunction in breast cancer survivors.

BACKGROUND: Sexual difficulties and vaginal pain are common following treatment for breast cancer. AIM: The goal of this study was to evaluate an online mindfulness-based group sex therapy vs an online supportive sex education group therapy to address these sexual difficulties. METHODS: Breast cancer survivors (n = 118) were randomized to 1 of the 2 arms; 116 provided informed consent and completed the time 1 assessment. Treatment included 8 weekly 2-hour online group sessions. Those randomized to the mindfulness group completed daily mindfulness exercises, and those in the comparison arm read and completed exercises pertaining to sex education. OUTCOMES: Assessments were repeated at posttreatment and 6 months after the completion of the group. RESULTS: There was a main effect of treatment on primary endpoints of sexual desire, sexual distress, and vaginal pain, with all outcomes showing significant improvements, with no differential impact by treatment arm. Secondary endpoints of interoceptive awareness, mindfulness, and rumination about sex also significantly improved with both treatments, with no group-by-time interaction. CONCLUSION: Both mindfulness-based sex therapy and supportive sex education delivered in group format online are effective for improving many facets of sexual function, vaginal pain, rumination, mindfulness, and interoceptive awareness in breast cancer survivors. STRENGTHS AND LIMITATIONS: We used a randomized methodology. Future studies should seek to diversify participants. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: These findings highlight the need to offer similar treatments to more breast cancer survivors immediately after and in the years following cancer treatment as a means of improving survivorship quality of life.

Unconsummated marriage: a systematic review of etiological factors and clinical management.

BACKGROUND: Unconsummated marriage (UCM) is the inability of the heterosexual married couple to have penovaginal sexual intercourse. AIM: The study sought to systematically review current evidence regarding the etiological factors and clinical management of UCM. METHODS: A comprehensive bibliographic search on the MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases was performed in June 2023. Studies were selected if they described married couples who never had sexual intercourse in case report or case series evaluating the related causes and/or management and reporting data with qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods. The review was reported according to PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analyses) statement and registered in PROSPERO with ID CRD42023433040. RESULTS: A total of 27 studies including 1638 males and 1587 females were selected. Eight (29.6%) articles were case reports involving a single couple and 19 (70.4%) studies were case series. Mean Murad score was 4.1 (range, 1-8) showing low-intermediate overall study quality. All articles had a level of evidence of 4. Most of studies were conducted in Egypt (n = 5 [18.4%]), Israel (n = 4 [14.9%]), and the United States (n = 4 [14.9%]). The mean age of males and females varied between 24.2 and 37.6 years and from 21 to 27.4 years, respectively. The reasons for the medical visit that led to the diagnosis of UCM were inability to consummate in 23 (85.2%) studies, inability to conceive in 1 (3.7%) article, and mixed in 3 (11.1%) articles. The mean duration of UCM varied from 7 days to 3.5 years. Eight studies involving both men and women showed that vaginismus (8.4%-81%) and erectile dysfunction (10.5%-61%) were the most common causes of UCM. Three articles reported that 16.6% to 26% of all UCM cases were due to both male and female factors. Sildenafil, tadalafil, intracavernosal injection, penile plication, female genital reconstructive surgery, vaginal dilators, lubricants, psychosexual therapy, and sex education were the various treatment modalities in 27 studies to achieve consummation rate of 66.6% to 100%. STRENGTHS & LIMITATIONS: A strength is that this is the first systematic review covering the entire spectrum of UCM. Limitations comprised the low quality of most of the included articles and the large percentage of UCM cases probably not published. CONCLUSION: Erectile dysfunction and vaginismus are the most reported causes of UCM; however, a strong psychological component certainly underlies a significant number of cases. A multidisciplinary approach based on strategic integration of sex education, medical therapy, psychosexual support, and surgical treatment would seem the most suitable option to manage couples with UCM.

Evaluación de un curso online de educación sexual integral escolar de autoaprendizaje para público en general: curso MOOC / Evaluation of a comprehensive scholar sexual education course self-learning online to general population: MOOC course

Introducción: La educación sexual integral escolar es recomendada por la UNESCO, la OMS, la UNICEF y las NN.UU. Objetivo: Evaluación de un curso de educación sexual integral escolar on line de autoaprendizaje para público general, tipo MOOC (Massive Online Open Course), gratuito. Método: Constituido por 17 capítulos, 17 conferencias, 213 preguntas, 14 videos/talleres con 76 preguntas, curso en radio FM 102.5 UCH y 3 películas originales. Sin fecha de término. Resultados: Se inscribieron voluntariamente 230 estudiantes: el 88% provenientes de Chile, el 6% del extranjero y el 6% sin identificación. El 93% eran menores de 29 años, el 60% de sexo femenino y el 94% con educación media o universitaria. El tiempo de ejecución del curso fue menos de 50 días en el 6%, de 100 a 300 días en el 78,7%, y de 301 a 399 días en el 15%. De los 751 inscritos a diciembre de 2021, terminaron el primer módulo 230 (30,6%), el segundo 207 (28%), el tercero 199 (26%), el cuarto 184 (25%) y el quinto 177 (24%). De los 230 que iniciaron el primer módulo terminaron el curso 177 (77%). La evaluación final del cumplimiento de los objetivos de los cinco módulos del curso como bueno/excelente fue la siguiente: primero 89%, segundo 91%, tercero 92%, cuarto 93% y quinto 94%; para los cinco módulos fue 92% (intervalo de confianza del 95% [IC95%]: 90,9-92,7). La evaluación final de la calidad del desarrollo del curso como buena/excelente fue la siguiente: primero 92% (IC95%: 90,5-94,0) segundo 92% (IC95%: 90,1-93,9%), tercero 93% (IC95%: 91,2-94,9%), cuarto 94% (IC95%: 91,8-95,4%) y quinto 96% (IC95%: 92,0-98,4%); para los cinco módulos fue 93% (IC95%: 92,1-93,7%). Conclusiones: La evaluación de los participantes en el Cumplimiento de los Objetivos y en la Calidad del Desarrollo, en los 19 temas temas del curso alcanza un promedio de 92% y 93%, respectivamente.

Introduction: The comprehensive scholar sexual education is recommended by UNESCO, WHO, UNICEF and UN. Objective: Evaluation of comprehensive scholar sexual education course for general public, MOOC free. Method: On line course with 17 chapters, 17 conferences, 213 questions, 14 videos/workshops with 76 questions, course FM Radio 102.5 and 3 original films. Without date of term. Results: 230 free and voluntary student inscriptions: 88% were coming from Chile, 6% from other countries and 6% without identification. 93% were 29 years old or less, 60% were women and 94% with high school or university education. The periods of course execution were: 50 days or less in 6%, between 100 and 300 days in 78.7% and between 301 and 399 days in 15% on. From the 751 initial inscriptions at December/2021, 230 complete the first module (30,6%), 207 (28%) the second module, 199 (26%) the third module, 184 (25%) the fourth module and 177 (24%) the fifth module. From 230 initial of first module, finish 177 (77%). The final evaluation of the mastery of course objectives as good and excellent were: first module 89%, second module 91%, third module 92%, fourth module 93% and fifth module 94%; for the total course was 92% (95% confidence interval [95%CI]: 90.9-92.7). The course development quality were qualified as good and excellent in 92% (95%CI: 90.5-94.0) first module, 92% (95%CI: 90.1-93.9%) second module, 93% (95%CI: 91.2-94.9%) third module, 94% (95%CI:91.8-95.4%) fourth module and 96% (95%CI: 92.0-98.4%) fifth module; for the total course 93% (95%CI: 92.1-93.7%). Conclusions: The participants evaluation of the course, was 92% and 93% for the Mastery and Development Quality, respectively.

Intervención lúdica para la prevención de enfermedades de transmisión sexual / Playful intervention for the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases

Las estrategias preventivas para las enfermedades de transmisión sexual en poblaciones jóvenes, se han convertido en una prioridad de salud pública. Los adolescentes y adultos jóvenes, se han identificado como los que tienden a participar más frecuentemente, en actividades sexuales riesgosas; dentro este grupo de población, se encuentran en su mayoría los estudiantes universitarios, de ahí que no solo los sistemas de salud deben dar respuesta a esta situación, también las distintas organizaciones educativas. Por tanto, se realizó un estudio descriptivo de corte transversal en dos universidades peruanas, con el objetivo de evaluar la percepción de la participación en un programa de intervención lúdica sobre el conocimiento y actitudes preventivas hacia las enfermedades de infección sexual. La muestra estuvo conformada por 149 participantes, de ellos 51,68% masculinos y 43,28% femeninas. Se realizó la valoración de la intervención mediante la escala de Likert y la intencionalidad conductual a través de la prueba T de comparación de medias. Los resultados mostraron, luego de la aplicación de las 16 actividades lúdicas, significacia estadística sobre mejora del conocimiento y la intencionalidad de cambios conductuales positivos en torno a la práctica de sexualidad responsable, además de la importancia de abordar la temática con información clara y precisa. Se concluye que las estrategias lúdicas son efectivas para la concientización sobre la prevención de ETS y embarazos no deseados; además se puede utilizarse para reforzar conocimientos, prácticas e inducir mejoras en las actitudes contra la estimagtización de las personas que viven con ETS(AU)

Intervenções educativas para aprendizagem acerca de sexualidade e gênero no Brasil: uma revisão de escopo / Educational interventions for learning about sexuality and gender in Brazil: a scoping review / Intervenciones educativas para el aprendizaje de la sexualidad y el género en Brasil: una revisión de alcance

O objetivo deste artigo é mapear a produção acadêmica sobre intervenções realizadas no âmbito escolar brasileiro nos campos de sexualidade e gênero. Foi realizada uma revisão de escopo (Scoping Review) nas bases de dados Scielo, Lilacs, Pepsic e Google Acadêmico. Verificamos que após o ano de 2012 a produção do campo se intensifica; a maioria das intervenções atua diretamente com alunos, principalmente de anos finais do ensino fundamental e do ensino médio; os delineamentos metodológicos mais utilizados são os qualitativos e o discurso crítico é o que fundamenta a maior parte das publicações, seguido pelo liberal e pós-moderno. Pontua-se, entretanto, a necessidade de investigações desde a faixa etária infantil e que tenham como público-alvo professores/as e educadores/as. Os estudos do tema nas áreas da psicologia e educação devem ser reforçados para que possam trabalhar como propulsores de garantia de direitos e de qualidade de vida para todas as pessoas. (AU)

The objective of this article is to map the academic production about interventions in the Brazilian school scene related to sexuality and gender issues. A Scoping Review was performed using search parameters in Scielo, Lilacs, Pepsic e Google Acadêmico databases. Based on this search, we found that the number of published research on the topic has increased from the year 2012; most interventions are targeted at students, especially those in the final years of elementary and high school; the most used methodological delineations are the qualitative ones; critical discourse grounds most of the publications found, followed by liberal and postmodern discourses. It is emphasized the need for investigations from the children's age group, targeting teachers and educators. In addition, studies in the areas of psychology and education should be strengthened to promote the guarantee of rights and quality of life for all people. (AU)

El objetivo de este artículo es mapear la producción académica sobre las intervenciones realizadas en el ámbito escolar brasileño en los campos de la sexualidad y el género. Se realizó una revisión de alcance (Scoping Review) en las bases de datos Scielo, Lilacs, Pepsic y Google Scholar. Comprobamos que a partir de 2012 se intensifica la producción del campo; la mayoría de las intervenciones trabajan directamente con los estudiantes, principalmente en los últimos años de primaria y secundaria; los diseños metodológicos más utilizados son cualitativos y el discurso crítico es el que subyace en la mayoría de las publicaciones, seguido por el liberal y el posmoderno. Existe, sin embargo, la necesidad de investigaciones desde el grupo etario infantil y que tengan como público objetivo a los docentes y educadores. Se deben reforzar los estudios sobre el tema en las áreas de psicología y educación para que puedan funcionar como motores de garantía de derechos y calidad de vida para todas las personas.(AU)

Unmet need for family planning among reproductive-age women living with HIV in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

BACKGROUND: Closing the gap of unmet for family planning is crucial to eliminate new pediatric HIV infections likewise to improve maternal and child health among reproductive-age women living with HIV. However, studies conducted on unmet need for family planning among reproductive-age women living with HIV showed inconsistent and non-conclusive findings on the magnitude of the problem. Moreover, there was no meta-analysis conducted in this area. So this systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to estimate the pooled prevalence unmet need for family planning among reproductive-age women living with HIV in Ethiopia. METHODS: The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guideline was followed to review both published and unpublished studies in Ethiopia. All studies in PubMed, Cochrane Library, Hinari, Google Scholar, CINAHL, and Global Health databases were searched. Meta-analysis was performed using STATA 14 software. The heterogeneity and publication bias were assessed using the I2 statistics and Egger regression asymmetry test, respectively. Forest plots were used to present the pooled prevalence with a 95% confidence interval (CI). RESULTS: This review included 7 studies, and 3333 study participants. The pooled prevalence of unmet need for family planning among reproductive-age women living with HIV in Ethiopia was 25.13% (95%CI: 19.97, 30.29). The pooled prevalence of unmet need for spacing and limiting was 13.91% (95%CI: 10.11, 17.72) and 9.11% (95%CI: 6.43, 11.78), respectively. CONCLUSIONS: One-fourths of reproductive-age women living with HIV had an unmet need for family planning. A variety of programmatic investments are needed to achieve more meaningful progress toward the reduction of unmet need for family planning among reproductive-age women living with HIV.

Guia para la provisión de métodos anticonceptivos en el subsistema público de salud de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires / Guide for the provision of contraceptive methods in the public health subsystem of the City of Buenos Aires

La presente Guía para la provisión de métodos anticonceptivos en el subsistema público de salud de la ciudad de Buenos Aires propone pautas para los equipos y profesionales vinculados a la salud sexual y reproductiva de los hospitales y centros de salud y acción comunitaria que integran la red de cuidados progresivos. Aborda tres aspectos centrales: la población destinataria de los métodos, las prácticas previas que son indispensables para el uso de cada uno de ellos y la modalidad de provisión recomendada. Las definiciones sobre población destinataria, así como las prácticas previas indispensables, están basadas en los criterios de la Guía Práctica para el uso de métodos anticonceptivos del Ministerio de Salud de la Nación (Dirección de Salud Sexual y Reproductiva, 2019). La modalidad de provisión recomendada surge de decisiones técnico-políticas orientadas a mejorar el acceso y la adherencia a los métodos anticonceptivos, en particular a la anticoncepción hormonal de emergencia y los métodos de corta duración (pastillas e inyectables). Debido a la especificidad territorial que tiene la Guía, se han incluido aquellos métodos que forman parte de la canasta de disponible en el ámbito público porteño al momento de preparar este material. (AU)

Educación afectivo-sexual en las escuelas familiares / Affective-sexual education in family schools: A matter about vital constructio

El texto surge a través de las reflexiones conceptuales en el Doctorado en Educación de la Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, en Medellín, Colombia, y la Pasantía Doctoral en la Universidad de Murcia con el grupo de investigación "Compartimos Educación" con el objetivo de caracterizar el lugar de las escuelas familiares en la promoción de la educación afectivo-sexual de los niños, niñas y adolescentes en la escuela. La metodología es de corte cualitativo. Como resultado se muestra la necesidad de vincular actores que transversalizan el quehacer de los sujetos, la familia y escuela en un lugar común, las escuelas familiares para la promoción de la educación afectivo-sexual para gestar acciones de cambio individual y social. Es evidente la necesidad intrínseca de generar la discusión en cuanto al género para la deconstrucción de prácticas socioculturalmente atribuidas, promover espacios formativos respecto a la sexualidad y la afectividad e incentivar a la reflexión como ejercicio pedagógico

This text emerges through the conceptual reflections of the Doctorate in Education at Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, in Medellín, Colombia, and the Doctoral Internship at University of Murcia with the research group "Compartimos Educación" with the aim of characterizing the place of family schools in the promotion of affective-sexual education of boys, girls and adolescents at school. The used methodology is qualitative. As a result, the need to link actors that mainstream the work of the subjects, family and school in a common place, the family schools for the promotion of affective-sexual education to create actions of individual and social change is shown. The intrinsic need to generate discussion regarding gender for the deconstruction of sociocultural attributed practices, promote training spaces regarding sexuality and affectivity and encourage reflection as a pedagogical exercise is evident

Sexually Transmitted Infections: Part I: Genital Bumps and Genital Ulcers.

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) affect young people in a disproportionate way, with more than half of the infections occurring in 15- to 25-year-olds, although as an age group they constitute only 25% of the sexually active population. Pediatricians should be familiar with the social, behavioral, and biological factors that predispose adolescents to STIs. Preventive visits for teens and pre-teens should incorporate education and counseling about sexuality, safe sexual behavior, and STIs. Pediatricians should be able to identify, diagnose, and manage STIs presenting as genital "bumps" and genital "ulcers." Pediatricians should also offer human immunodeficiency virus testing and expedited partner treatment to all adolescents who are diagnosed as having an STI.

[Sexual and emotional life after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant: Guidelines and patient booklet from the Francophone Society of Bone marrow Transplant and Cellular therapy (SFGM-TC)]. / Vie sexuelle et affective après allogreffe de cellules souches hématopoïétiques : recommandations et livret patient de la SFGM-TC (Société francophone de greffe de moelle et de thérapie cellulaire).

The Francophone Society of Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Therapy (SFGM-TC) organises annual workshops in an attempt to harmonise clinical practices among different francophone transplantation centres. The SFGM-TC harmonisation workshops aim at establishing practical guidelines, on the one hand, from data from the literature and international recommendations and, on the other hand, by consensus in the absence of formally proven data. The sexual and emotional life of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cells transplanted (HSCT) patients is often very impacted and remains a subject relatively little addressed by patients and caregivers. This article is an update from a previous workshop and is accompanied by a patient booklet, which will be included in the post allograft follow-up workbook published by the SFGM-TC. The purpose of these two documents is to facilitate discussions between patients and caregivers on the subject and to present proposals for follow-up and tools to better manage the sexual and emotional life of allotransplanted patients.

The Adolescent and Genital Dissatisfaction.

Genital dissatisfaction in healthy young women is on the rise. Pubic hair removal reveals genital tissue previously hidden, while social trends promote the absence of any protruding genital tissue as the feminine ideal. Information with regard to the natural diversity of external genitalia anatomy, and lifestyle changes to improve physical symptoms related to labial tissue may suffice to reassure a distressed adolescent. Female genital cosmetic surgery is rarely supported, before attaining genital maturity. However, genital dissatisfaction may lead to significant embarrassment and anxiety, requiring formal psychological counselling. Sexual education needs to counterbalance perceived normal anatomy, portrayed in pornography or female genital cosmetic surgery advertisements.

Protecting our future generation: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial evaluating a sexual health self-care intervention with Native American youth and young adults.

BACKGROUND: Disparities in sexually transmitted infections (STI) are an urgent problem among Native American youth and young adults which are not fully explained by different sexual or related behaviors. These sexual health disparities are more likely attributed to social environments and structural determinants such as a shortage of sexual healthcare providers, lower socioeconomic status, and access barriers to STI screening and treatment, including geographic isolation and confidentiality concerns. Innovative, non-clinic based alternatives to promote STI screening and treatment are essential for alleviating these disparities. Self-care, or the care taken by individuals towards their own health and well-being may be such a strategy. This study will assess the efficacy of a self-care intervention, called Protecting Our Future Generation, for increasing uptake of STI screening and impacting sexual risk and protective behaviors among Native American youth and young adults living in a reservation-based community in the Southwestern United States. METHODS: The proposed study is a randomized controlled trial to test the efficacy of a self-care intervention compared to a control condition. Participants will be Native Americans ages 14-26 years old who have had vaginal or anal sex at least once in their lifetime. Participants will be randomized to the intervention which includes: 1) a sexual health self-assessment with embedded clinical prediction tool predicting STI positivity, and 2) personalized messaging with key steps to lower risk for STIs, or the control condition which includes: 1) a self-assessment about water, soda and sugar sweetened beverage consumption, and 2) personalized messaging to meet recommended daily intake. All participants will be offered a self-administered STI test. Participants will complete assessments at baseline, 3- and 6-months follow-up. The primary outcome measure is completion of STI screening. DISCUSSION: Protecting Our Future Generation is among the first self-care interventions uniquely focused on sexual health among a Native American population, who endure significant sexual health disparities and are under-represented in research. If efficacious, the intervention will be a model of sexual health self-care for Native American youth and young adults adaptable for use in healthcare and community-based settings. TRIAL REGISTRATION: Clinical Trials: http://clinicaltrials.gov; NCT03895320; Registered 03/28/2019.

La importancia de la educacion sexual mediante talleres en salud sexual y reproductiva dictados a madres y padres en un hospital de alta complejidad / The importance of sexual education through sexual and reproductive health workshops for parents at a tertiary-care hospital

Introducción: Según el Plan Nacional de Prevención del Embarazo no Intencional en la Adolescencia en Argentina, 109 mil adolescentes y 3 mil niñas menores de 15 años, tienen un hijo cada año. Los factores son múltiples, pero el más importante y frecuente es la falta de educación sexual integral. Objetivos: 1- Evaluar el conocimiento sobre salud sexual y reproductiva antes y después de un taller dirigido a madres y padres internados con sus hijos. 2- Detectar si hubo diferencia entre los padres y madres según la edad. Material y métodos: estudio observacional, descriptivo, analítico, longitudinal, prospectivo y antes- después. Se incluyeron madres y padres con sus hijos internados que realizaron el taller por primera vez. Los padres y madres participantes fueron categorizados en función de la edad en menores de 19 años y 11 meses (Gr1= adolescentes) e igual o mayor a 20 años (Gr2= jóvenes/adultos). Se analizaron las variables: edad, sexo, lugar de residencia, si recibió información sobre salud sexual y reproductiva y cuál fue la fuente de la misma. Se aplicó una encuesta autoadministrada con 12 preguntas sobre métodos anticonceptivos, infecciones de transmisión sexual (ITS) y derechos sexuales y reproductivos y se analizaron los datos antes y después de la intervención. Resultados: Se encuestaron a 116 padres que cumplían los criterios y accedieron a participar. (Gr1 = 24 y Gr2 = 92) Mediana de edad: 22 años (15-47). Un 53% refirió haber recibido anteriormente información, 30% de la escuela observándose un desconocimiento previo de la temática antes del taller independiente de la edad. La intervención realizada en el taller aumentó significativamente los conocimientos en ambos grupos. Conclusión: La estrategia educativa debe centrarse en participación e integración. La metodología de taller es la más adecuada, ya que facilita el debate y posibilita la adquisición de competencias y habilidades, además de aportar conceptos teóricos (AU)

Introduction: According to the National Unintentional Pregnancy Prevention Plan in Adolescence in Argentina, yearly 109 thousand adolescents and 3 thousand girls under 15 years of age give birth. Multiple factors are involved; however, the most common and important is the lack of integrated sexual education. Objectives: 1- To evaluate the knowledge on sex and reproductive health before and after a a workshop addressed to mothers and fathers of hospitalized children. 2- To detect if there was a difference between mothers and fathers regarding age. Material and methods: A prospective, longitudinal, analytical, descriptive, observational beforeand-after study was conducted. Mothers and fathers of hospitalized children who participated in the workshop for the first time were included. The participating mothers and fathers were categorized according to age into younger than 19 years and 11 months (Gr1= adolescents) and 20 years or older (Gr2= young/adults). The following variables were analyzed: age, sex, place of origin, whether or not the person received sex and reproductive health education, and the source of sex and reproductive health information. A selfadministered survey was used with 12 questions on contraceptive methods, sexually transmissible diseases (STDs), and sex and reproductive rights and data were analyzed before and after the intervention. Results: 116 parents who met the inclusion criteria and agreed to participate were surveyed. (Gr1 = 24 and Gr2 = 92) Median age: 22 años (15-47). Overall, 53% reported having received prior information. 30% of whom had received information at school. A previous lack of knowledge on the topic was observed before attending the workshop regardless of age. The intervention of the workshop significantly increased the knowledge in both groups. Conclusion: The educational strategy should be focused on participation and integration. The methodology of a workshop is the most adequate as it facilitates debate and acquisition of competencies and skills and additionally provides theoretical concepts (AU)

Sociodemographic and health situation of teenage students according to sex / Situación sociodemográfica y de salud de adolescentes escolares según el sexo / Situação sociodemográfica e de saúde em adolescentes escolares segundo o sexo

ABSTRACT Objective: To verify the association between sex (male and female) and sociodemographic, reproductive and sexual variables in teenagers and identify the highest rates of social and health issues among them. Method: This was a cross-sectional study conducted with 239 adolescents enrolled in a public school of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, whose data were produced by applying a structured form processed in Stata. Results: The research indicated an association between females and higher education level (p = 0.02), living with both parents (p = 0.02) and a higher rate of mental, social and behavioral issues. Being a man was associated with sexual initiation (p = 0.00), which occurred before they turned 14 years old (p = 0.05). Conclusion: The study variables behave, depending on sex, with smaller or greater chances of experiencing harmful situations, this understanding being essential for subsidizing educational activities that promote the quality of life of teenagers.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Verificar la asociación entre el sexo (hombre y mujer) y las variables sociodemográficas, sexuales y reproductivas de adolescentes e identificar los mayores promedios de problemas sociales y de salud de ellos. Método: Estudio transversal en el cual participaron 239 adolescentes matriculados en una escuela pública de Salvador, Bahía, Brasil; siendo recolectados los datos mediante la aplicación de formulario estructurado y procesados en el programa Stata. Resultados: La investigación presentó una asociación entre el sexo femenino y mayor nivel de escolaridad (p-valor = 0,02), convivir con ambos padres (p-valor = 0,02) y con un mayor promedio de problemas psíquicos, sociales y comportamentales. Se asoció ser hombre con la iniciación sexual (p-valor = 0,00), que ocurre hasta los 14 años de edad (p-valor = 0,05). Conclusión: Las variables en cuestión se comportaron, dependiendo del sexo, con menor o mayor posibilidad para una experiencia de agravios, siendo fundamental entenderlas para subsidiar acciones que promuevan la calidad de vida de los adolescentes.

RESUMO Objetivo: Verificar a associação entre sexo (homem e mulher) e as variáveis sociodemográficas, sexuais e reprodutivas para adolescentes e identificar maiores médias de problemas sociais e de saúde para estes. Método: Estudo transversal realizado com 239 adolescentes matriculados numa escola pública de Salvador, Bahia, Brasil, cujos dados foram produzidos mediante aplicação de formulário estruturado e processado no programa Stata. Resultados: A pesquisa apontou associação entre o sexo feminino e maior escolaridade (p-valor = 0,02), conviver com ambos os pais (p-valor = 0,02) e com maior média de problemas psíquicos, sociais e comportamentais. Ser homem foi associado com iniciação sexual (p-valor = 0,00) e desta ocorrer até os 14 anos (p-valor = 0,05). Conclusão: As variáveis em estudo se comportam, a depender do sexo, com menor ou maior chance para vivência de agravos, sendo essencial tal compreensão no sentido de subsidiar ações que promovam a qualidade de vida dos adolescentes.

Cultural adaptation and reliability of the questionnaire of sex education in schools / Adaptação cultural e confiabilidade do questionário de educação sexual em meio escolar

Abstract Sexuality is embedded in a social and cultural origin and its approach must go beyond biological aspects. Questionnaire on Sex Education in Schools (QUSES) assesses the knowledge, comfort, motivation and involvement of teachers in relation to sex education. This article aims to culturally adapt and verify the reliability of QUSES. The Experts Committee realized the Cultural adaptation and content validation. The Cronbach's alpha and its stratification were tested for reliability. It was applied to 100 teachers with an average of 44.45 (9.62) years of age. Words and phrases were modified, maintaining the equivalences of the original version. Question of knowledge was the most modified due to regulatory differences between countries. Reliability data was similar to the original instruments and were considered good. The lowest values were α = 0.741 for subscale of efficacy of results, α = 0.812 and α = 0.849 for subscale of involvement (cognitive). QUSES was culturally adapted for Brazilian elementary schools teachers presenting good reliability. It is relevant, because it evaluates sex education fully and may support in implementation and monitoring public policies related to health promotion in schools.

Resumo Sexualidade insere-se num cenário de controle social e cultural, portanto sua abordagem deve ir além dos aspectos biológicos. O Questionário de Educação Sexual em Meio Escolar (QUESME) avalia o conhecimento, o conforto, a motivação e o envolvimento dos/as professores/as em relação à educação sexual. O objetivo deste artigo é adaptar culturalmente e verificar a confiabilidade do QUESME. Foi realizada adaptação cultural e validação de conteúdo pelo comitê de especialistas. Para a confiabilidade utilizou-se o alpha de Cronbach e sua estratificação. Foi aplicado a 100 professores/as com idade média de 44,45 (9,62) anos. Expressões foram modificadas mantendo-se o conteúdo da versão original. A questão sobre conhecimento foi a mais modificada devido às diferenças normativas dos países. A confiabilidade foi semelhante ao instrumento original: os menores valores encontrados foram α = 0,741 para eficácia de resultado, α = 0,812 e α = 0,849 para envolvimento cognitivo. Conclusão: O QUESME foi adaptado culturalmente para o Brasil apresentando boa confiabilidade. É relevante, pois avalia as ações de educação sexual amplamente, podendo auxiliar na implementação e acompanhamento de políticas públicas relacionadas à promoção de saúde nas escolas.

A study on the relationship between sexual morality education and mental health level of Chinese female college students.

The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between different models of sexual morality education and the mental health level of female college students, to provide a scientific basis for college conduct an effective sexual morality education program that can improve the psychologic health level of female college students.The experimental and control groups were comprised of female college students who received different models of sexual morality education. Total and factor scores derived from the Symptom Checklist 90 (SCL90) were compared between these groups.The total mental health SCL90 score for female college students in the control group was 1.48 ±â€Š0.39, and the scores of 3 factors including SCL90-3 (interpersonal sensitivity, P < .01), SCL90-4 (depression, P < .05), and SCL90-5 (anxiety, P < .05) were all significantly higher than the national norm. The total mental health scores for female students in the purely theoretical experimental group and the integrated practical training experimental group were 1.40 ±â€Š0.42 and 1.33 ±â€Š0.39, respectively, both of which were significantly different from the control group (P < .05), while the difference between the 2 groups was near the threshold of significance (P = .052). There were significant differences between the integrated practical training experimental group and the control group for scores of 5 factors including SCL90-2 (obsessive-compulsive symptoms), SCL90-3 (interpersonal sensitivity), SCL90-4 (depression), SCL90-5 (anxiety), and SCL90-6 (hostility) (Ps < .01). There were also significant differences between the purely theoretical experimental group and the control group for scores of 3 factors including SCL90-2 (obsessive-compulsive symptoms), SCL90-3 (interpersonal sensitivity), and SCL90-6 (hostility) (Ps < .05). And, there were also significant differences between the 2 experimental groups for scores for 3 factors including SCL90-3 (interpersonal sensitivity), SCL90-4 (depression), and SCL90-5 (anxiety) (Ps < .05).Different models of sexual morality education have significantly different impacts on the mental health level of female college students. The integrated practical education model can significantly and effectively improve the mental health of female college students, and as such colleges and universities should adopt this integrated model to better improve these students' mental health.

Cambios en prevalencias de conocimientos, actitudes y prácticas de sexualidad en adolescentes escolarizados, Bogotá, 2011-2015 / Changes in prevalence of knowledge, attitudes and practices of sexuality in teenage students, Bogotá, 2011-2015 / Mudanças na prevalência de conhecimentos, atitudes e práticas de sexualidade em adolescentes escolares, Bogotá, 2011-2015

RESUMEN Objetivo Presentar los cambios en las prevalencias de conocimientos, actitudes y prácticas en adolescentes escolarizados en torno a sexualidad luego de un proceso de intervención. Metodología Estudio descriptivo observacional. Se aplicó un cuestionario a 319 adolescentes, pertenecientes a tres colegios públicos, durante cinco años consecutivos a medida que avanzaban en los grados escolares (séptimo a undécimo). Se realizaron talleres de promoción de la salud. Se midieron los cambios de prevalencias de identificación del ciclo menstrual, de la anticoncepción de emergencia y de la protección del condón, así como de la aceptación de los padres a la planificación, de haber tenido relaciones sexuales, razones para hacerlo y si usó protección en la primera y última relación. Se compararon los resultados por género. Resultados La identificación de la anticoncepción de emergencia se incrementó del 52% en séptimo al 70% en undécimo; igualmente la certeza de protección del condón (del 45% al 62%, respectivamente). El promedio de la prevalencia de relaciones sexuales fue del 24%, el de protección en la primera relación fue del 52% y, en la última, el 81%; no se encontraron diferencias estadísticas de estas variables al compararlas por género. La percepción de la aceptación de la planificación por parte de los padres se incrementó del 45% al 79%. Conclusión El programa puso en evidencia la necesidad de fortalecer el proceso educativo a través de las prevalencias encontradas.(AU)

ABSTRACT Objective To present the changes in the prevalence of knowledge, attitudes and practices in high school adolescents in sexuality after an intervention process. Methodology Observational descriptive study. It was administered a questionnaire to 319 adolescents, attending three public schools, for five consecutive years as they progressed in school years (seventh to eleventh). Health promotion workshops were held. Changes in the prevalence were measured (identification of the menstrual cycle, emergency contraception and, condom protection, as well as parents' acceptance of contraception methods, having sex, reasons for do it and, whether they used protection in the first and last relationship). The results were compared by gender. Results The identification of emergency contraception was increased from 52% in seventh to 70% in eleven; also, the certainty of the condom protection (from 45% to 62%, respectively). The average of the prevalence of sexual intercourse was 24%, protection in the first relationship 52% and, in the last one was 81%; no statistical differences of these variables were found when comparing them by gender. Parents' perception of acceptance of planning increased from 45% to 79%. Conclusion The program results highlighted the need to strengthen the educational processes.(AU)

RESUMO: Objetivo Apresentar as mudanças na prevalência de conhecimentos, atitudes e práticas em adolescentes escolarizados em torno da sexualidade após um processo de intervenção. Metodologia Estudo observacional descritivo. Um questionário foi aplicado a 319 adolescentes, pertencentes a três escolas públicas, por cinco anos consecutivos, à medida que avançavam nas séries escolares (sétima a décima primeira). Foram realizadas oficinas de promoção da saúde. As mudanças na prevalência da identificação do ciclo menstrual, contracepção de emergência e proteção do preservativo foram medidas, bem como a aceitação do planejamento pelos pais, tendo tido relações sexuais, razões para fazê-lo e se ele usou proteção em o primeiro e o último relacionamento. Os resultados por sexo foram comparados. Resultados A identificação da contracepção de emergência aumentou de 52% no sétimo para 70% no décimo primeiro; também a certeza da proteção do preservativo (de 45% a 62%, respectivamente). A prevalência média de relações sexuais foi de 24%, a de proteção na primeira relação foi de 52% e, na última, de 81%; Não foram encontradas diferenças estatísticas para essas variáveis quando comparadas por gênero. A percepção dos pais quanto à aceitação do planejamento aumentou de 45% para 79%. Conclusão O programa destacou a necessidade de fortalecer o processo educacional por meio das prevalências encontradas.(AU)

Interprofessional provider educational needs and preferences regarding the provision of sexual and reproductive health care in cystic fibrosis.

BACKGROUND: Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) is an important disease-specific concern for adolescent and young adult (AYA) women that is not consistently addressed in cystic fibrosis (CF) centers. This study identifies educational needs and preferences of interprofessional CF providers regarding SRH in AYA women with CF. METHODS: Interprofessional CF providers participated in an anonymous survey regarding general and CF-specific SRH knowledge and skills, factors for optimizing SRH care, and preferred approaches for SRH training. We calculated descriptive statistics for all respondents and stratified by provider type. RESULTS: A total of 523 providers completed the survey (39% physicians/advanced practice providers, 19% nurses, 20% social workers, and 22% other disciplines). Half reported comfort responding to female AYA SRH concerns; however, only one-third were comfortable asking appropriate questions and confident taking a sexual history. Only 29% were comfortable with their current CF-specific SRH knowledge. Respondents' preferred SRH topics for further training included: pregnancy/parenthood planning, sexual functioning, urinary incontinence, intimate partner violence, and taking a sexual history. Nearly two-thirds felt having connection to women's health specialists familiar with CF would facilitate SRH care. Approximately one-third desired SRH educational materials for providers to view at point-of-care or through online case-based learning; <10% were interested in role playing SRH skills. CONCLUSION: Many interprofessional CF providers lack comfort and skills in addressing SRH with AYA women with CF. Provider training needs and approaches identified in this study can be used to develop tailored educational interventions to improve comprehensive CF care.