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Prevention of sexually transmitted diseases and acquisition of emergency contraception at pharmacies in the city of São Paulo

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Bastos, S., J. R. A. Bonfim, et al. (2009). "Prevention of sexually transmitted diseases and acquisition of emergency contraception at pharmacies in the city of São Paulo." Prevenção de doenças sexualmente transmissíveis e procura da contracepção de emergência em farmácias e drogarias do município de São Paulo 18(4): 787-799.

Abstract: The present study discusses results of an educational intervention project directed at preventing sexually transmitted diseases and the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (STD/Aids), carried out with professionals from pharmacies in the metropolitan area of São Paulo (Brazil). The acquisition of emergency contraception was found to be an important reason for seeking help from pharmacies as well as a source of doubts for the professionals. Educational intervention carried out by the professionals at pharmaceutical establishments contributes toward the prevention of STD/Aids, as the population often uses the pharmacy as a source of orientation and indication of pharmaceutical products, as well as a source of health information. The incorporation of this educational strategy in pharmaceutical establishments is indispensable to the prevention of STD/Aids in daily situations of risk or concern for disease and pregnancy, through the proposal of effective health conducts for the population. Lessons were extracted from the experience regarding the importance of educational actions for youths and pharmacy professionals, and emphasis is given to sexual and reproductive rights and to the promotion of the rational use of drugs.