Universidade Estadual Paulista, Pró-Reitoria de Extensão Universitária
Abstract
This is an experience report about an extension project addressed to adolescents whose main issue is sexual health during adolescence. The workshops were designed to advise students from public schools in Diamantina-MG about sexual health and changes in the body. An interactive approach was performed in order to present the correct use of contraceptive methods and main issues related to adolescent sexuality. The adolescents participated in workshops giving examples, discussing and asking questions. Five schools participated with a total of 720 students taking part in the activities. It was possible to notice a growing understanding about sexuality and risks that unprotected sexual intercourse may cause, thus favoring the means to use safe practices and greater understanding of sexual health for adolescents. We concluded that the activities carried out in this extension project can promote a positive impact on the sexual health of adolescents by allowing access to information and guidance of appropriate health, enabling them to adopt healthy behaviors
