scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes, and susceptibility on HIV/AIDS in university students

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
K Hernández Blanco ◽  
A Jiménez Triana ◽  
C Caporal Taffoya ◽  
C Romero Montero ◽  
F G Márquez Celedonio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
University Students ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Probabilistic Sampling ◽  
Del Rio ◽  
Hiv Aids

Abstract Background Veracruz is Mexico's second state with the highest number of HIV / AIDS cases. Identifying the factors that facilitate greater knowledge, a better attitude, self-efficacy and susceptibility could improve the way HIV/AIDS prevention and training activities are planned and executed. Research question: What are the characteristics that mark differences in knowledge, attitudes, self-efficacy and susceptibility on HIV in university students? Methods An observational, prospective, cross-sectional and analytical study was conducted in Veracruz, Mexico between June and December 2019. University students from public and private schools in Veracruz-Boca del Río were included, excluding those who did not agree to participate, selecting participants through non-probabilistic sampling. Through the application of surveys, in which students were requested the VIH/ SIDA-65 test was applied to assess attitudes, self-efficacy and susceptibility. The surveys were conducted through Google Forms® and were answered on that same platform. The results were collected and analyzed with the SPSS Statistic® program. Results 565 students were included, 62.8% were male, 98.6% cisgender and, 88.3% as heterosexual. Being a man, marks differences in neutral attitude (32.2 ± 18.0 vs. 29.0 ± 15.8) and susceptibility (48.95 ± 20.3 vs. 43.2 ± 18.2), non-heterosexual sexual orientation in positive attitude (4.5 ± 0.7 vs. 4.2 ± 1.1), active sex life in neutral attitude (32.0 ± 17.4 vs. 24.1 ± 12.1) and self-efficacy (89.1 ± 19.5 vs. 83.5 ± 22.0) all with values of p < 0.05 while gender identity, place of origin, socioeconomic level, religion, and pre-university sex education showed values of p > 0.5 Conclusions Among the university students, being a man, being non-heterosexual and having active sex life are factors that make a difference in attitude, self-efficacy and susceptibility to HIV / AIDS. Key messages We must improve pre-university reproductive health education, since it does not make a difference in knowledge and attitudes for HIV / AIDS. We consider it convenient to propose a reproductive health module to promote HIV-focused health in university students.

scholarly journals Determinants in the intention to use PrEP and PEP in University students

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
A Jiménez Triana ◽  
K Hernández Blanco ◽  
C Caporal Taffoya ◽  
C Romero Montero ◽  
F G Márquez Celedonio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
University Students ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Hiv Transmission ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Probabilistic Sampling ◽  
Willingness To Use ◽  
Hiv Aids

Abstract Background Veracruz, Mexico, was ranked as the second national place on HIV/AIDS incidence during 2019, with 28.5% corresponding to people between 15 and 24 years old. Post-Exposure Prohylaxis (PEP) is currently available in Mexico, whereas Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) hasn't been introduced as an actual alternative for mexican population. Research question: What are the determining factors in the intent to use PrEP and PEP in university students in a city with high risk of infection for HIV/AIDS? Methods An observational, prospective, cross-sectional and analytical study was conducted in Veracruz, Mexico between June and December 2019. University students in the cities of Veracruz and Boca del Río were included, selecting participants through non-probabilistic sampling. HIV/AIDS-65 test was applied to assess attitudes, self-efficacy and susceptibility. Awareness of the existence of PrEP and PEP, along with the willingness to use them, were assessed by a questionnaire formulated by the authors. The surveys were conducted through Google Forms®. The results were collected and analyzed with the SPSS Statistic® program. Results 565 students were included, of which 19.8% were aware of the existence of PrEP and 13.4% were aware of the existence of PEP. 20.3% would be willing to take the PrEP and 22.3% were willing to take the PEP in case of having risky sexual encounters. Willingness to use the PrEP if required, showed different susceptibility (47.7 ± 1.8 vs. 44.4 ± 20) among those who responded positively. Levels of knowledge, attitude, susceptibility and self-efficacy had no differences among those who accepted to use PEP and those who didn't (p > 0.05). The accordance between those who were aware of the existence of PrEP and their intention to use it had a Kappa of 0.17, while the one for using PEP was 0.13. Conclusions Better interventions are needed to improve awareness among university students to use PrEP and PEP since the high risk of HIV-transmission in Veracruz. Key messages We consider convenient to propose a reproductive health module to promote HIV-focused health in university students. We must carry out a program to promote the use of PrEP and PEP if required.

scholarly journals Factors associated with dating violence in young university students of Veracruz - Boca del Río

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
S I Valencia Almeida ◽  
J E Villegas Domínguez ◽  
E A Villegas Vázquez ◽  
J C Leyva Chipol ◽  
F G Márquez Celedonio
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
University Students ◽  
Dating Violence ◽  
Private School ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Social Situation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Del Rio

Abstract Introduction In the Mexican - American population, violence occurs between 10 and 40% of initial affective relationships. Veracruz is one of the main Mexican states that suffers violence and is the one with the largest number of femicides (3.44 per 100,000 women). Research question: what are the associated factors in the victimization in the courtship of young university students from the Veracruz - Boca del Río conurbation zone? Methods A cross-sectional, prospective, observational and analytical study was conducted from August to November 2019. University students enrolled in a higher education educational program in public and private universities of Veracruz-Boca del Río, who have had the minus a dating relationship and those who did not agree to participate were excluded. Violence in dating was quantified with the “Questionnaire on Violence in Dating (CUVINO)” (Alfa Cronbach 0.91). The spss v22 software was used to analyze the data. Results 680 participants were included, distributed in private schools (56.47%) and public schools (43.52%), with 444 (65.2%) women and 236 (34.7%) men. The prevalence of dating violence was 74.9%, however, only 21.6% of the participants considered having had such a relationship. The factors associated with dating violence were studying in a private school (OR = 0.62 IC95% 0.4-0.9), witnessing some act of violence in your family (OR = 1.47 IC95% 1.02-2.12), meeting a friend with a relationship violent (OR = 2.0 95% CI 1.4-2.9), believe that abuse exists in courtship (OR = 4.7 95% CI 2.9-7.4) and suspect that you may be in a violent relationship (OR = 4.67 95% CI 2.22- 9.83), while not witnessing any act of violence in your family (OR = 0.61 95% CI 0.4-0.8) is a protective factor to avoid violence in dating, all these values with p < 0.05. It was not associated with violence. Conclusions Violence in dating is associated with behaviors of family members and friends of the violent. Key messages The social situation close to a person influences the violence allowed in their courtship. Young people normalize violence in a relationship, since many of them do not identify it when living it.

scholarly journals Awareness about reproductive health, contraceptive methods, STDs including HIV/AIDS, and HPV vaccine, among adolescent girls in district Faridkot in Punjab

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seema Grover ◽  
Nishi Garg ◽  
Rupali Rupali ◽  
Balpreet Kaur
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Interpersonal Communication ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Hpv Vaccine ◽  
Contraceptive Methods ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Route Of Transmission ◽  
Hiv Aids

Background: Adolescents are more vulnerable than adults to unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases including HIV/AIDS. Female adolescents have a higher risk of contracting an STD than their male counterparts. Hence creating awareness in them about reproductive health is the need of the hour.Methods: This was a cross sectional school based Study which was conducted in various schools of Faridkot city of Punjab where 400 Adolescent girls of class 11th and 12th age between 16-19 years, studying in English medium schools in district Faridkot through predesigned multiple choice questionnaires.Results: In our study, most of the girls (67%) were not aware about the meaning of reproductive health. Amongst contraceptive methods, 62.5% knew about condoms. The awareness about STDs was highest about HIV/AIDS (70.75%) and low (less than 20%) for other STDs. They also scored low about symptoms and route of transmission of STD’s. Only 17% of the girls knew about HPV vaccine. Attitude towards sex education was positive.Conclusions: Poor knowledge in girls about Reproductive Health and STDs (other than HIV/AIDS) is of serious concern. Therefore, education about reproductive health should be incorporated in the curriculum which should be given through teaching, interpersonal communication, television, health camps and specialist.

scholarly journals Assessment of the Reproductive Health Status of Adult Prison Inmates in Osun State, Nigeria

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. I. Olugbenga-Bello ◽  
O. A. Adeoye ◽  
K. G. Osagbemi
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Prison Inmates ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Reproductive Health Services ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Multiple Sexual Partners ◽  
Condom Usage ◽  
Hiv Aids

Introduction. All over the world, numbers of prisoners have being increasing with majority in the sexually active age group; hence diseases such as HIV, Tuberculosis and Hepatitis are more prevalent in prisons than in the community. This study thus aims to provide an overview of the reproductive health status of adult prison inmates in Osun State.Methodology. This is a cross-sectional study among adult inmates in Osun State prison. Data was obtained from 209 selected respondents using pre-tested semi structured questionnaire.Result. Majority of the respondents were in the age group 20–39 years with mean age of30.9+7.5. 73.2% are aware of STIs, 93.3% HIV/AIDS and 81.3% contraception. 54.6% had multiple sexual partners before incarceration and 23.3% of them used condom always. 89.5% were not involved in any sexual practice inside the prison, 9.1% masturbated and 1.4% had homosexual partners. Less than 6% had access to male condoms gotten from prison staffs and prison clinics.Conclusion and recommendation. No comprehensive reproductive health care system to address reproductive health services in prisons. Respondents’ knowledge about STIs, HIV/AIDS and contraception is good, but their condom usage is low compared with the knowledge. Government should put in place specific reproductive health programmes in prisons.

scholarly journals Risk Perception of HIV/AIDS and Low Self-Control Trait: Explaining Preventative Behaviors Among Iranian University Students

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Safooreh Esmaeilzadeh ◽  
Hamid Allahverdipour ◽  
Behrouz Fathi ◽  
Shayesteh Shirzadi
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Sex Partners ◽  
High Risk Behaviors ◽  
High Level ◽  
Low Self Control ◽  
Hiv Aids

<p><strong>BACKGROUND: </strong>In spite of developed countries there are progressive trend about HIV/AIDS and its' aspects of transmission in the low socio-economic societies.<strong> </strong>The aim of this was to explain the youth’s behavior in adopting HIV/AIDS related preventive behaviors in a sample of Iranian university students by emphasizing on fear appeals approaches alongside examining the role of self-control trait for explaining adoption on danger or fear control processes based on Extended Parallel Process Model (EPPM).<strong></strong></p> <p><strong>METHODS: </strong>A sample of 156 randomly selected university students in Jolfa, Iran was recruited in a predictive cross-sectional study by application of a researcher-designed questionnaire through self-report data collection manner. Sexual high risk behaviors, the EPPM variables, self-control trait, and general self-efficacy were measured as theoretical framework.<strong></strong></p> <p><strong>RESULTS: </strong>Findings indicated that 31.3% of participants were in the fear control process versus 68.7% in danger control about HIV/AIDS and also the presence of multi-sex partners and amphetamine consumption amongst the participants. Low self-control trait and low perceived susceptibility significantly were related to having a history of multi-sex partners while high level of self-efficacy significantly increased the probability of condom use.</p> <p><strong>CONCLUSION:</strong> Findings of the study were indicative of the protective role of high level of self-control, perceived susceptibility and self-efficacy factors on youth's high-risk behaviors and their preventative skills as well.<strong></strong></p>

scholarly journals FAKTOR DURASI MENDERITA DM TIPE 2 MEMPENGARUHI PERUBAHAN KEMAMPUAN EFIKASI DIRI

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (01) ◽  
pp. 52-69
Author(s):  
Nurul Kartika Sari ◽  
Rivan Firdaus
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Type 2 Dm ◽  
As Stress

Background: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) cases increased by 776 cases from the previous year based on data from Abdul Wahab Sjahranie Regional Hospital. There are many changes that occur in the life of people with type 2 diabetes, such as stress, anxiety, anger, and feeling useless. These problems can be minimized if the patient also has the knowledge and ability as well as good self-efficacy to manage the disease by doing self-care. Aim: To analyze the factors associated with the self-efficacy of type 2 DM patients. Methods: a quantitative study with a cross sectional approach. The purposive sampling technique for Type 2 DM patients at Abdul Wahab Sjahranie Hospital Samarinda, totaling 60 respondents from September-October 2018. Results: showed a significant relationship between duration of suffering and self-efficacy of DM patients with a p value <0.001, and there was no significant relationship between age, sex, education level, knowledge, motivation and self-efficacy with a p value> 0.001. Conclusion: The duration of type 2 diabetes is related to the patient's self-efficacy ability.  

scholarly journals Predicting binge drinking among university students: Application of integrated behavioral model

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (7) ◽  
pp. e0254185
Author(s):  
Hordofa Gutema ◽  
Yamrot Debela ◽  
Bizuayehu Walle ◽  
Kidist Reba ◽  
Tebkew Shibabaw ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Binge Drinking ◽  
Behavioral Intention ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Intervention Strategy ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
Systematic Sampling ◽  
P Value ◽  
Injunctive Norm ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background Binge drinking is a pattern of harmful use of alcohol and it is defined as four drinks for women and five drinks for men in about 2 hours. This behavior causes public health problems like damaging different body organs. Objective To assess binge drinking and associated factors among Bahir Dar University students in Northwest Ethiopia. Method A cross sectional study was conducted in November 2017. Systematic sampling technique was used to select 422 participants. Structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Linear and Logistic regression models were used to predict the role of explanatory variables on behavioral intention and binge drinking, respectively. Independent variables with a p-value of <0.05 at 95% confidence interval were considered as statistically significant in the final model. Result A total of 413 students participated in this study and 33.4%(95% CI: 28.3–38.9) were engaged in binge drinking. Experiential attitude, instrumental attitude, and self-efficacy were found to be significant predictors of intention to binge drinking (p<0.05). Experiential attitude, environmental constraint, injunctive norm, and knowledge predictors were significantly associated with binge drinking (p<0.05). Conclusion Our study indicated that one-third of the students practiced binge drinking. This behavior was associated with experiential attitude, injunctive norm, environmental constraints, and knowledge factors. Additionally, experiential attitude, instrumental attitude, and self-efficacy constructs had explained behavioral intention. This implies focusing on the abovementioned determinant factors is imperative while designing intervention strategy.

scholarly journals Community Pharmacists’ Perceptions, Barriers, and Willingness for Offering Sexual and Reproductive Health Services

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (20) ◽  
pp. 10735
Author(s):  
Ali Mofleh Alshahrani ◽  
Mona Y. Alsheikh
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Professional Education ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Community Pharmacists ◽  
Reproductive Health Services ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Patient Health

The role of community pharmacists is crucial for promoting health and providing consultation related to sexual and reproductive health. This study measured the perception of community pharmacists in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) towards the provision of counselling services on sex education and reproductive health, including barriers to and proficiency in the delivery of services. A cross-sectional survey was developed and distributed electronically to pharmacists, and responses were analyzed using SPSS version 26. Graphical representations for various opinions on perception, proficiency and barriers were created. More than 80% of pharmacists placed a high value on counselling patients on sex and reproductive health, about 90% counselled their patients very often (74.6%) or often (22.2%), and 3.2% of pharmacists did not counsel patients. Most respondents believed counselling was very important (65.3%) or important (15.1%), with only 19.6% of respondents indicating it was not important. Barriers to offering services included fear from responsibility and liability (M = 4.8), lack of information about patient health (M = 4.7), gender differences (M = 4.7), and lack of social acceptability (M = 4.6). Community pharmacists in KSA possessed positive attitudes, professional education, and willingness to provide counselling to patients on sex education and reproductive health. Apart from the existing barriers that require augmented community pharmacists’ soft skills, clear policies and authorization for offering this type of service are also needed.

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