Abstract
Objective:to evaluate knowledge about sexual health, with blind people, before and after educational intervention.Method:action research conducted with 58 blind people enrolled in a philanthropic educational institution. A form with sociodemographic and knowledge variables about Sexually Transmitted Infections was used. The Chi-square and Fisher tests were performed.Results:men presented higher frequency of alcoholism (p <0.001) and illicit drugs (p = 0.006). It was found that they used a male condom more frequently than women using a female condom (p = 0.003), although they had more knowledge about the prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections (p = 0.006). Among these infections, Trichomonas vaginalis (52.4%) was more frequent. Knowledge gaps on risk factors and safe sex were identified. After the intervention, an increase in the knowledge about sexual health was detected.Conclusion:the educational intervention, in the light of problematizing pedagogy, (re) constructed the knowledge on sexual health, empowering the participants regarding the prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections. Therefore, it is necessary that nurses carry out educational interventions with this clientele, aiming to soften deficits of knowledge about the thematic in screen.
Highlights
IntroductionIt is worth noting that, despite the prevention and treatment of Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) being practices inserted in family planning, the access of users with this type of infection is marked by minimal demand[6]
A socializing force that impels them to the study valorization as an incentive to the development and the personal autonomy, to the proactive way of existential and social transformation whose support comes from the legislation emanating of the State that, among other aspects, assures the supply of technologies assistance to enhance the functional skills of people with disabilities and to promote independent living with social inclusion
The results demonstrated that many health professionals do not have the necessary skills to respond adequately to the needs of blind people[24], which do not feel covered by public health policies or included in the various programs, such as the prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)/HIV/ Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)[7]
Summary
It is worth noting that, despite the prevention and treatment of STIs being practices inserted in family planning, the access of users with this type of infection is marked by minimal demand[6]. In this context, the segment of people with visual impairment is among the groups most vulnerable to health risks[7], since visual loss entails disadvantages and restrictions on participation and performance in daily activities, impairing independence, the autonomy and the quality of life of people with this aggravation[8]
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