The study had as purpose to describe the sexual profile of academics of the health area of the Federal University of Ceará and to investigate their knowledge about the behavior and practices directed to the contraception and prevention of the sexual transmission disease (STD). The data was collected through the application of a composed questionnaire with 16 objective questions, approaching biographical data and related them to the sexual education, sexual practice, acquisition of STD and no planned pregnancy. The found results didn't showed that there isn't a direct association between the level of knowledge and the use of the methods to prevent STDs and AIDS besides not desired pregnancy.
Sexuality; Sexually Transmitted Diseases; Pregnancy Unwanted; Sexual Behavior
