Social representations of primary care nurses on 'being young' and prevention of HIV ; Representações sociais de enfermeiros da atenção primária sobre “ser jovem” e prevenção do HIV

Objective: To grasp the social representations of nurses about "being young" and HIV prevention in young people. Methodology: This is a qualitative study conducted in four Basic Health Units of northwestern Paraná (Brazil) with ten nurses using the Theory of Social Representations about "Being Young" and "HIV Prevention in Young People" through interviews and evocations analysis. Results: The main evocations of nurses are related to the vulnerability of young people to risk behaviors and the need for a contextualized sexual education. The Health at School Program was cited as a way to improve information about sexual health and condom use, promoting workshops that deconstruct stereotypes. Collaboration between education and health is essential to empower young people and improve their living conditions, especially in contexts of social vulnerability. Final considerations: The social representations of nurses point out that, although youth is often associated with freedom, it is also linked to risks. In this context, education on the use of condoms and strengthening social support are fundamental, as they promote open dialogues and partnerships between schools and health services, aiming at an integral and preventive approach to sexual health of young people. ; Objetivo: Apreender as representações sociais dos enfermeiros sobre o “ser jovem” e a prevenção do HIV nos jovens. Metodologia: Trata-se de um estudo qualitativo conduzido em quatro Unidades Básicas de Saúde do noroeste do Paraná (Brasil) com dez enfermeiros utilizando a Teoria das Representações Sociais sobre "Ser Jovem" e "Prevenção do HIV em jovens" por meio de entrevistas e análise de evocações. Resultados: As principais evocações dos enfermeiros estão relacionadas a vulnerabilidade dos jovens a comportamentos de risco e a necessidade de uma educação sexual contextualizada. O Programa Saúde na Escola foi citado como forma de melhorar a informação sobre saúde sexual e o uso de preservativos, promovendo oficinas que desconstruam estereótipos. A ...