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The objective of the research was to evaluate the level of sexual education and awareness of Brazilian youth regarding sexual diversity, gender equity, and sexual and reproductive rights. The study was approved by the ethics committee of the School of

This study assessed the main determinants of sexual and reproductive health of Brazilian youth. It was approved by the Ethics Committee of the Medicine Faculty of the University of Brasília, and it received support from Paho and Brazilian Ministry of Health. 1.208 youngsters (18 to 29 years old) in 15 states and Federal District were interviewed at their residences, during the second semester of 2011. Margin of error, adjusted regional and nationally, was 2.8% (CI: 95%), regarding the assessed sample. A KAP scale (knowledge, attitudes, and practices) with 17 questions (-17 to +17 points) was generated. A questionnaire was pre-tested for consistency and validity analysis was performed. KAP scale was used as dependent variable in adjusted linear regression models. Mean KAP score was 5.65 points. Gaps in KAP were: 70% of the youth do not know when the fertility period of a woman is. 42% of youth do not recognize condoms as a method to prevent unwanted pregnancy and STDs. The main factors associated to explaining variances in KAP are gender, education, religion, access to health services, having had sexual intercourse in the last 12 months, and having friends as the main personal reference (p < 0.05). Youngsters with higher education, women, non-Protestant, who claim to know where to find health services have better KAP level of reproductive health. Studies are necessary to support public policies that increase the KAP levels in sexual and reproductive health of the most vulnerable groups, such as the segment comprising low education, men and Protestants.

O Brasil ainda luta para combater a fome apesar de ser referência internacional em políticas alimentares. Desde 2004 o SESI realiza o Programa Cozinha Brasil que promove alimentação saudável, redução do desperdício e aproveitamento integral dos alimentos para comunidades e Indústria. De 2009 a 2010 seus impactos econômicos e sociais foram avaliados com estudo quase experimental ex ante e ex post com mais de 20 mil indivíduos entre alunos e grupo de controle. Foi criada uma Escala de 62 variáveis de Conhecimentos, Atitudes e Práticas (CAPs) para verificar seus impactos. Cada R$ 1,00 real investido gerou retorno de R$ 7,19 e cada ponto ganho na Escala impacta em R$ 2,50 na redução do desperdício de alimentos. Impactos sociais demonstraram que o Cozinha Brasil produziu equidade em gênero, escolaridade e renda no acesso aos CAPs. O Programa contribuiu para a geração de riquezas econômicas e sociais para o país. Sugere-se atenção para o fortalecimento de hábitos alimentares e de manuseio alimentar no ambiente industrial.

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