Conocimientos y prácticas sexuales asociados al VIH/SIDA en la comunidad Shuar de Uyuntza- Morona Santiago

Abstract

Introduction: in Uyuntza, a Shuar indigenous community of Morona Santiago, there is a high risk of acquiring sexually transmitted diseases and HIV / AIDS due to the scarce knowledge on this subject. Objective: to characterize the sexual knowledge and practices related to HIV / AIDS, in the UyuntzaMorona Santiago 2018 Community. Methods: a focus group, the qualitative methodology was applied, the sample was selected for convenience: three men and three women between 22 and 42 years, with active sexual life and not diagnosed with HIV / AIDS. Results: the main source of information is the talks in the health sub-centers. Knowledge is limited, there is confusion between the concepts HIV and AIDS. Women limit themselves to expressing their knowledge and opinions. The risky sexual practices are frequent in the male group, among these are: the early onset of sexual relations, frequenting brothels, promiscuity, infidelity and the scarce use of condoms. Conclusion: both men and women in this study, have little knowledge about HIV / AIDS which leaves them as a community with high risk of infection and have the group predisposition to be educated on the subject to avoid "this terrible disease