Análise de conteúdo sobre as infecções sexualmente transmissíveis em livros didáticos utilizados em uma escola da rede estadual de Floriano-PI

Abstract

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are caused by various microorganisms and typically spread through unprotected sexual contact. Epidemiological data reveals a continuous rise in STIs, highlighting the urgent need for educational approaches and practices aimed at developing preventive measures among school-aged youth. This qualitative study aims to perform a descriptive analysis of Biology textbooks (BTs) used in the 1st and 2nd years of high school in a state school in Floriano, PI. The goal is to verify whether the content is addressed in a clear and objective manner, providing students with adequate knowledge on the topic. Two textbooks from the collection were analyzed, identified as B1 and B2. Key priorities for the analysis included: presence and structure of the content, visual resources, and language. The analysis revealed that the textbooks either lack an adequate approach, with essential points about STIs, or the content is absent altogether. This represents a significant shortcoming in education, especially given that it is vital health-related content in both social and individual contexts. Therefore, it is essential that information on this topic is communicated accessibly to facilitate the clarification of doubts and contribute to the prevention of serious health problems.