Comunidad, familia y tecnologías de la comunicación e información (TIC) relacionados a los comportamientos sexuales y formas de prevención de VIH/SIDA en adultos Shuar del cantón Morona – Morona Santiago 2019

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The customs and traditions of indigenous communities have changed with the passage of globalization; implementing new lifestyles, bringing positive or negative consequences in different areas of life. GENERAL OBJECTIVE: Determine the influence of community, family and information and communication technologies (ICTs) on sexual behaviours and forms of HIV/AIDS prevention in Shuar adults in Canton Morona - Morona Santiago 2019 METHODS: Qualitative phenomenological study whose sample was made up of 15 Shuar adults between the ages of 19 and 60, selected for convenience in the Morona canton of the province of Morona Santiago. n-depth interviews and a focus group were conducted. The data was recorded, transcribed using the Microsoft Word program and processed in the Atlas ti software. RESULTS: Through the process of acculturation and the introduction of ICTs, the influence on sexual behaviors and notions has been evident in the Shuar community, situation that caused discomfort; The presence of prostitution, pornography and other sexual practices was evidenced, which are considered outside traditional values. The prevention of HIV / AIDS transmission was limited, the condom is known, but its use is not frequent, while the requirement of protection between sexual partners was minimal. CONCLUSIONS: Sexual behaviors and forms of prevention in the Shuar community are influenced by new conceptions of sexuality following the immersion of the western world by colonization and globalization.