AEGiS-14IAC: Evaluation of the use of condom according to the experience with the use of licit and illicit drugs with conscripts of the Braziliam army in twelve selected metropolitan regions.

14th International AIDS Conference

Barcelona, Spain - July 7-12, 2002

Evaluation of the use of condom according to the experience with the use of licit and illicit drugs with conscripts of the Braziliam army in twelve selected metropolitan regions.

Int Conf AIDS 2002 Jul 7-12; 14:(abstract no. D11135)

Felga de Carvalho M
Health Ministery, Brasilia, Brazil

BACKGROUND: This paper lays on the hypothesis that the use of drugs contributes for the non-use of condom in sexual intercourses.

METHODS: A behavioral, anonymous, not linked questionnaire was given to 16.644 conscripts of the Brazilian Army, from 17 to 21 years old in twelve selected metropolitan regions. The indicators used in the analysis were the use of condoms in all sexual relations during the last 12 months, not considering who the partner was; the use of condom in the last sexual intercourse; the report of having tried any type of illegal drug, at least once during life; education and metropolitan region of residence.

RESULTS: During the evaluation it was observed that, among those who never used drugs, 51.8% used condom in all sexual intercourse, and among those who have used, the percentage dropped to 39.7%. In both groups the percentage was lower among those with less educational level, 31.1% for people who have used drugs and have not completed elementary school, and 47,2% for those who have never used drugs and have the same educational level.

CONCLUSIONS: Based on this study it became clear the need for educational interventions to motivate the use of condom among young people who have, at least tried, some kind of drug, specially those with less formal education.

Keywords: AEGIS, Condoms, Sex Behavior, Coitus, Condoms, Female, Questionnaires, Brazil

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