(PM-07) EVALUATION OF SEXUAL HEALTH EDUCATION IN THE FACULTY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMPINAS: SEXUAL COMMUNICATION IN PATIENT-DOCTOR RELATIONSHIP APPROACH

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Abstract Introduction/objectives Sexual dysfunction, present in 43% of women and 31% of men, is the result of several pathological conditions and must be properly investigated and treated. About 50 to 72% of physicians experience difficulty and do not regularly investigate their patients' sexual health. The study investigates the teaching and approach to sexual health in the medical graduation at the Faculty of Medical Sciences of the State University of Campinas, in order to detect gaps that justify the difficulty in discussing this aspect. Materials and Methods Descriptive and transversal study is in progress, including medical students that are above 18 years old and are in the fifth or sixth year of their graduation. Anonymously and after reading the Informed Consent Form, the online questionnaire, composed of questions related to the theoretical and practical approaches in sexuality and the knowledge that they have been receiving in medical school, can be answered. Results The online questionnaire was answered by 64 students in the fifth and sixth year of graduation (1.6% and 98.4%, respectively). 43.5% denied being effectively prepared and confident, 35.5% are uncertain and only 21% feel prepared to discuss the subject with their patients. The main theme approached involves mostly the female sexuality, being the reproductive focus (85.2%), abortion (85.2%) and sexual violence (83.6%) the most discussed subjects. Only 4 students indicate that they understand male dysfunctions. A minority of participants (21.9%) felt safe to address sexual issues with their patients. Conclusions Most of the students do not feel comfortable or confident and lack specific knowledge and skills to deal with questions related to sexuality. More time should be dedicated to education, theoretical and practical classes, concerning human sexuality and its cultural, societal, and health aspects in the graduation during medical school. Financing No conflict.