VULNERABILITY TO STI/AIDS AMONG ARMY SHOOTERS: A SOCIO-BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS

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.

Keywords

• Health Vulnerability
• Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
• Men