Promoção de saúde na Moradia Estudantil Universitária

uma abordagem educativa e diagnóstica

Resumen

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remain a global health issue, particularly in vulnerable populations, which leads to increased attention on the sexual health of young people. This intervention study was conducted by students from the Federal University of the Jequitinhonha and Mucuri Valleys (UFVJM) at the UFVJM University Student Housing (MEU). The objective was to prevent STIs among university students. The action, with a quantitative and descriptive approach, included lectures, informational booklets, pre- and post-intervention questionnaires, anthropometric data collection, and rapid testing. Of the 288 students in the MEU, 40 (13.8%) participated in the project. A higher female participation rate (63.4%) was observed compared to men (16.6%), reflecting greater awareness of health issues among women. Most participants (85.0%) were aged between 18 and 24. Rapid tests for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis showed 100% negative results, yet the study highlighted the need for greater male engagement and social attention to men's health and the LGBTQIA+ population. Regarding the questionnaire responses, there was a significant impact on the participants' knowledge about whether they had an STI, with a 27.8% increase in negative responses after the project. Revista Vozes dos Vales – UFVJM – MG – Brasil – Nº 27 – Ano XIII – 05/2025 – UFVJM – QUALIS/CAPES B1 – LATINDEX – ISSN: 2238-6424 – www.ufvjm.edu.br/vozes Furthermore, there was an 11.1% increase in participants who correctly answered questions about the practice of withdrawal. The action reinforces the importance of educational and preventive strategies focused on sexual health among university students.