Vulnerability to STI/Aids among army shooters: a socio-behavioral analysis

Authors

  • José Fernando Petrilli Filho
  • Sonia Maria Villela Bueno

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v11i3.7307

Keywords:

Vulnerabilidade em Saúde, Síndrome de Imunodeficiência Adquirida, Homens, Health Vulnerability, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Men, Vulnerabilidad en Salud, Síndrome de Inmunodeficiencia Adquirida, Hombres.

Abstract

This study aimed to examine and understand aspects of vulnerability to STI/Aids among shooters in obligatory military service, as well as to characterize the population regarding socio-economic conditions, sexual practices, occurrence of STI and prevention of STI/Aids, aiming at obtaining a socio-behavioral evaluation. The socio-behavioral data showed a vulnerability to STI/Aids among the shooters studied, confirming their need to health education.

How to Cite

Petrilli Filho, J. F., & Bueno, S. M. V. (2006). Vulnerability to STI/Aids among army shooters: a socio-behavioral analysis. Cogitare Enfermagem, 11(3). https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v11i3.7307

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Section

ORIGINAL ARTICLE