Abstract

CHIRINO ACOSTA, Pedro Antonio et al. Identification of learning needs concerning sexually-transmitted infections. Rev Ciencias Médicas [online]. 2011, vol.15, n.3, pp.62-72. ISSN 1561-3194.

Objective: to identify learning needs regarding the diagnosis and treatment of sexually-transmitted infections in residents and specialists in Primary Health Care. The lack of knowledge observed in offering health care to patients suffering from sexually-transmitted infections in communities was the inspiration of this study. Method: educational research in post-graduate area with a qualitative and quantitative approach in a target group of 22 medical doctors, residents and specialists in Comprehensive Medicine (Cuban and Venezuelan) who offer their services in "Barrio Adentro 1" which is located in Biruaca municipality, Apure State during 2010. Theoretical methods used along the research to sum up and understand information were: analysis and synthesis as well as empiric methods: a structured survey with open and close questions, semi-structured interviews to four key informers and to an expert. Data were given in absolute and relative values; results were expressed in statistical tables. Results: the highest number of those interviewed showed insufficient knowledge regarding the diagnosis and treatment of sexually- transmitted infections, a high percentage enrolled update courses between 3 and 4 years after graduation. Conclusion: the learning needs identified were related to: difficulties in the information records, physical examination, diagnosis and treatment of the sexually-transmitted infections.

Keywords : SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES [diagnosis]; SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES [complications]; LEARNING.

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