Infecções sexualmente transmissíveis entre acadêmicos da área da saúde

The article sought to analyze the knowledge and attitude among health academics about Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). It is an integrative literature review, for which articles published between 2010 and 2020 were used, searched from the VHL, MEDLINE, LILACS, SciELO and BDENF databases. In the health areas, it was evidenced that academics have knowledge about STIs, knowledge which includes the forms of prevention and the consequences; even though they have knowledge, they still practice unprotected sex, becoming vulnerable to becoming infected. It is noted that information and knowledge is essential for the proper prevention of contamination, but it is not enough to be aware of the need to protect yourself against STIs, it is necessary that health academics do not hesitate to prevent themselves in sexual relations. Thus, awareness is not only important, but effective protection actions, since academics have knowledge in the area.