Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the epidemiological profile and level of knowledge about sexually transmitted infections and use of contraceptives among patients in a Basic Health Unit in the capital of Rondônia. Methods: A descriptive, exploratory and quantitative study carried out with women aged between 18 and 40 years, attended at the Basic Health Unit. Composed of 15 questions about STI and use of contraceptives and assessment of the epidemiological profile. Results: Based on the data analysis, it is described that the prevalent age of users of the Basic Health Unit is 18 to 21 years old, corresponding to 33% of the total, schooling level predominated women with complete high school represented by 30%, already the prevailing monthly income, the value of 1 minimum wage stood out by 75%. Conclusion: As shown above, it appears that most of the interviewees are in the full sexually active range, which provides and with complete high school, which according to the literature contributes for a more specific knowledge about STIs and contraceptive methods, however, intervention measures are still needed that contribute to expand knowledge and thus contribute to improving the use of contraceptives and understanding the STI prevention process.