scholarly journals Young university students and the knowledge about sexually transmitted infections

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vinícius Rodrigues Fernandes da Fonte ◽  
Thelma Spindola ◽  
Márcio Tadeu Ribeiro Francisco ◽  
Carolina Passos Sodré ◽  
Nathália Lourdes Nepomuceno de Oliveira André ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Social Aspects ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
The Social ◽  
Uniform Sample ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Objective: To analyze the relationship between the social aspects of university students and the knowledge about the transmission of Sexually Transmitted Infections. Method: A cross-sectional descriptive study carried out at a university. The participants were university students aged 18 to 29 and with active enrollment. The stratified uniform sample was adopted by sex, making a total of 384 male students and 384 female students. The instrument of data collection used was a questionnaire. Data were analyzed using Software Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. Results: Young university students had knowledge below-average regarding Sexually Transmitted Infections, as for association with social aspects, female students, married or living together, who had children and attended the health area, had more knowledge, being statistically significant (p=<0.05). Conclusion: It is necessary to improve the health education strategies of the young university population.

scholarly journals To explore how stress and depression associates with wellbeing of university students in Eastern Nigeria by gender

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 312-322
Author(s):  
Ezenna Michael Agwu
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
University Students ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cross River State ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Few studies in the past examined student’s health status and lifestyle behaviours, however, none have examined how student’s wellbeing is being influenced by stress and depression among university students in eastern Nigeria. This is the first study in Nigeria to gauge the relationship between students mental health status with wellbeing. The study went further to examined how the relationship of stress and depression transmits through gender among the students. Aims: The aim of this study is to explore the relationship of stress and depression with students’ wellbeing and gender. Method: This is a cross sectional descriptive study. Full time university students were recruited from the department of public health in the University of Calabar, Cross River state Nigeria. Data collection was based on an anonymous questionnaire and the sample size was (n= 291). Descriptive tests and chi-square tests were conducted. Results: The study indicated that female students reported higher stress and depression than their male counterparts. Secondly the study shows that female students had a better wellbeing and health status than male students. Conclusion: This study is the first to gauge the association of stress and depression with wellbeing and gender of university students in Nigeria. The result indicated that though female students reported higher stress and depression than male students however, on the contrary they reported better wellbeing index than their male counterparts that even reported lower stress and depression.

A Survey of Health Literacy in Sexually Transmitted Diseases of Vocational Schools in Health Region 7th, Thailand

2021 ◽  
Vol 104 (4) ◽  
pp. 591-596
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽  
Sexual Experience ◽  
Sexual Relationship ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Vocational Students ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Health Region ◽  
The Relationship

Objective: To analyze the level of health literacy regarding prevention of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and studied the relationship between the health literacy and sexual experience of Vocational students in health region 7, Thailand. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted using questionnaires. The questionnaires consisted of questions on health literacy and sexual experiences. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics and inferential statistics, including chi-square tests to analyze the relationship between health literacy and sexual experiences. Results: The present study participants comprised of 364 vocational students, 220 (60.4%) male students, and 144 (39.6%) female students. Almost half of the male students (47.3%) had sexual relationship by the age of 15.8 years (SD 1.7), 98.1% of them had their first sexual relationship with their girlfriends, and 81.7% used condoms. Meanwhile, 31.3% of the female students had sexual relationship by the age of 15.7 years (SD 1.3), all of them had first sexual relationship with their boyfriends, and 88.9% used condoms. Most students had low health literacy level, which included 79.5% of the male students and 62.5% of female students. There was significant relationship between sexual experience and health literacy in STD prevention in both male and female students (p<0.05). Conclusion: The present study found that the health literacy in the prevention of STDs was low among the participants. Therefore, education and health care sector should be aware of the situation and jointly develop health education programs in the prevention of STDs for the vocational students and teenagers. Keywords: Sexually transmitted diseases, Health literacy, Social behavior, Vocational students

scholarly journals Sexual behaviour and risk of sexually transmitted infections in young female healthcare students in Spain

PeerJ ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. e1699 ◽  
Author(s):  
Felipe Navarro-Cremades ◽  
Antonio Palazón-Bru ◽  
Dolores Marhuenda-Amorós ◽  
María Isabel Tomás-Rodríguez ◽  
Fina Antón-Ruiz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Sexual Behaviour ◽  
Young Female ◽  
Outcome Variable ◽  
Sexual Relations ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Sexual Activities

Background.Several authors have examined the risk for sexually transmitted infections (STI), but no study has yet analyzed it solely in relation with sexual behaviour in women. We analyzed the association of sexual behaviour with STI risk in female university students of healthcare sciences.Methods.We designed a cross-sectional study assessing over three months vaginal intercourse with a man. The study involved 175 female university students, without a stable partner, studying healthcare sciences in Spain. Main outcome variable: STI risk (not always using male condoms). Secondary variables: sexual behaviour, method of orgasm, desire to increase the frequency of sexual relations, desire to have more variety in sexual relations, frequency of sexual intercourse with the partner, and age. The information was collected with an original questionnaire. A logistic regression model was used to estimate the adjusted odds ratios (ORs) in order to analyze the association between the STI risk and the study variables.Results.Of the 175 women, 52 were positive for STI risk (29.7%, 95% CI [22.9–36.5%]). Factors significantly associated with STI risk (p< 0.05) included: orgasm (not having orgasms →OR = 7.01, 95% CI [1.49–33.00]; several methods →OR = 0.77, 95% CI [0.31–1.90]; one single method →OR = 1;p= 0.008) and desiring an increased frequency of sexual activities (OR = 0.27, 95% CI [0.13–0.59],p< 0.001).Conclusions.Women’s desire for sexual activities and their sexual function were significant predictors of their risk for STI. Information about sexual function is an intrinsic aspect of sexual behaviour and should be taken into consideration when seeking approaches to reduce risks for STI.

scholarly journals Sexual behaviors and awareness of sexually transmitted infections among Chinese university students

2013 ◽  
Vol 7 (12) ◽  
pp. 966-974 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dangui Zhang ◽  
Hui Pan ◽  
Binglin Cui ◽  
Frieda Law ◽  
Jeremy Farrar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Education ◽  
University Students ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Anal Intercourse ◽  
Sexually Active ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Chinese University ◽  
Chinese University Students

Introduction: This study investigated the current state of attitudes, behaviors, and knowledge concerning sex and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among Chinese university students. Methodology: A cross-sectional anonymous university intranet-based survey was given to students attending the Shantou University, Guangdong, China using a 28-item questionnaire. Results: Of 3425 website visitors, 1030 university students completed the survey, of which 80% were between 20 and 25 years of age, 76% considered pre-marital sex acceptable, 21% had had sexual intercourse, and 45% of sexually active students had engaged in oral sex, anal intercourse, or sex with strangers. Students had limited knowledge and awareness about common STIs, symptoms, and complications. Three percent of the sexually active students reported having had STIs and another 8% were not sure whether they had or not. Most students had misconceptions about transmission and prevention of STIs. The internet was the main information resource for 76% of students. Conclusions: Despite having more open attitudes and behaviors towards sex, students’ STI knowledge and awareness of STI risks was considerably limited, raising concerns about a likely rise in STI incidence. Prior knowledge of STIs had no significant influence. Targeted educational measures such as online education and counseling via Chinese websites and social media, and the provision of safer sex and STI-related information by health experts to university students are suggested.

scholarly journals Differences Regarding Knowledge of Sexually Transmitted Infections, Sexual Habits, and Behavior Between University Students of Medical and Nonmedical Professions in Serbia

2022 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Slobodan Subotic ◽  
Vladimir Vukomanovic ◽  
Svetlana Djukic ◽  
Svetlana Radevic ◽  
Snezana Radovanovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Hpv Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Student Groups ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
European Health ◽  
And Behavior

Aim: The aim of this study is to assess the knowledge of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), sexual habits, and behavior among students of medical and nonmedical students in Serbia.Methodology: The cross-sectional study of 1,273 university students of four undergraduate institutions in Serbia, two of medical and two of nonmedical orientation. A standardized questionnaire, prepared in line with the questionnaire of the European health research—the second wave (European Health Interview Survey—EHIS wave 2), according to defined internationally accepted indicators, was used as a survey instrument.Results: Statistically significant difference (p &lt; 0.001) between medical and nonmedical student groups was determined for the following parameters: naming four of five STIs (29.1 vs. 13.4%), knowledge about vaccines against some STIs (26.0 vs. 17.0%), relationship between HPV infection and cervical malignancy (48.2 vs. 16.7%) engaged in the sexual relations (87.9 vs. 76.4%), never used a condom (15.2 vs. 10.4%), underwent gynecological or urological examination (66.7 vs. 44.1%), and tested to one of STIs (10.5 vs. 4.9%).Conclusion: Both student groups have limited knowledge on possible consequences that risky sexual behavior has for reproductive health. Promotion of knowledge about STIs, awareness of all complications, and consequences of these infections certainly affect the reduction of risky behavior.

scholarly journals Investigating the Knowledge of Sexually Transmitted Diseases in University Students of Iran

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 277-281
Author(s):  
Katayon Vakilian
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Unprotected Sex ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
The University

Background: Unprotected sex, multi partnership, no or inconsistent use of the condom can be mentioned as risk behaviors putting youth at high risk to Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs). The present study aimed to investigate the knowledge of sexually transmitted diseases in the university students of Shahroud in Iran. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Shahroud city of Iran. 1500 female and male students in the age bracket of 18-24 were included in the study. Multistage sampling was employed. After stating the objective of the study, the questionnaire was distributed to students during the end of lecture time upon the agreement of the education officials and collected after 15 minutes. To ensure that the information provided will be kept confidential, the students were asked not to write down their names and fields of study. Data were described using descriptive statistics by SPSS software, version 20. Results: The answers showed that the female and male students have heard more about HIV (94.9% vs. 93.1%), gonorrhea (47.2% vs. 50.2%), genital herpes (45.6% vs. 33.1%), and genital warts (31.4% vs. 18.1%), in the order of frequency. 35.9% of females had no knowledge about the symptoms of diseases in women and 53% of males had no knowledge about the symptoms of the diseases in men. 26.6% of female students and 16% of male students knew regarding at least three symptoms of diseases. Conclusion: The present study showed that the university students' knowledge is far distant from the desired situation. This study succeeded in identifying the educational needs of the youth.

scholarly journals Gender Difference in the Relationship of Physical Activity and Subjective Happiness Among Chinese University Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenning Jiang ◽  
Jin Luo ◽  
Hannan Guan
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Gender Difference ◽  
University Students ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Subjective Happiness ◽  
Chinese University ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Gender makes a difference in health and physical activity (PA). This research aimed to identify the gender difference in the relationship of PA and subjective happiness among Chinese university students.Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in Shanghai Jiao Tong University from July 7 to 17 in 2021, using an anonymous online self-report questionnaire. The questionnaire included the Chinese version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF), the Subjective Happiness Scale (SHS), the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21(DASS-21). The demographic and health-related factors were also reported. Linear regression was carried out to identify the relationship of PA and subjective happiness.Findings: In total, 1,512 students (1,108 males and 404 females) from three comprehensive schools completed the survey. The SHS score was 17.20 ± 3.44, and it was 17.00 ± 3.23 in males, and 17.75 ± 3.93 in females, respectively (p &lt; 0.001). There was no gender difference in vigorous, moderate PA, or walk min/week, while female students had longer sedentary behavior hours/day than males. Male students scored higher in each subscale of DASS-21. After controlling for confounders, vigorous PA min/week (β = 0.002, p = 0.002) and sedentary behavior hours/day (β = 0.168, p = 0.005) were significantly positively associated with happiness in male students. In contrast, walk min/week (2= 0.002, p = 0.005) was significantly positively associated with happiness in female students.Interpretation: This research demonstrated a significant gender difference in the association between PA and happiness. Policymakers and college management should pay more attention to PA programs to promote students’ happiness and mental health status.

scholarly journals PRACTICES FOR THE PREVENTION OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raquel Conceição de Almeida Ramos ◽  
Thelma Spindola ◽  
Claudia Silvia Rocha Oliveira ◽  
Elizabeth Rose Costa Martins ◽  
Giselle da Silva Figueiredo Lima ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sexual Practices ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Steady Partner ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
The University

ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the sexual practices adopted by university students for the prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections Method: a quantitative, descriptive and cross-sectional study, conducted in 2016, at a private university in the municipality of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A convenience sample was selected, stratified by gender, of 768 students who answered a self-administered questionnaire, structured with variables of sociodemographic characterization and related to knowledge about sexually transmitted infections, sexual practices, prevention practices and care with sexual health. In the analysis, descriptive statistics, chi-square tests and analysis of variance were used, with a significance level of 5%. Results: most of the university students ‒ 654 (85.16%) ‒ had an active sex life and 480 (62.54%) did not use condoms in all their sexual encounters. Among the participants, 509 (84.83%) said they had sexual intercourse with a steady partner, of which 224 (44.01%) used a condom. In the investigated group, 313 (47.86%) had relationships with casual partners, with 199 (63.58%) reporting having used a condom. Among the participants, 174 (26.61%) had their sexual practices classified as adequate/satisfactory. Conclusion: the findings show that the university students investigated present a risk behavior for Sexually Transmitted Infections due to inadequate/unsatisfactory sexual practices. Health education actions should consider cultural and individual aspects of the group in order to encourage reflection on practices for the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases.

scholarly journals SELF-ESTEEM AND DEPRESSION AMONG VIETNAMESE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 113-121
Author(s):  
Thi Truc Quynh Ho ◽  
The Hai Hoang
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
University Students ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Intervention Strategies ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Central Vietnam ◽  
Health Factors ◽  
Mental Health Factors ◽  
The Relationship

Research and theories on gender differences in self-esteem and depression as well as the relationship between self-esteem and depression play an important role in the field of psychology. In the current study, we explore these two issues with Vietnamese university students. The levels of self-esteem and depression were assessed with a sample of 859 university students drawn from three universities in central Vietnam. The results showed that Vietnamese university students have moderate self-esteem and most do not suffer from depression. As expected, the male students reported significantly higher self-esteem than theirfemale fellows; however, the female students reported higher levels of depression than the male ones. The results also revealed that self-esteem was negatively correlated with depression. The research contributes to the understanding of the gender differences between the two mental health factors and the relationship between them among Vietnamese university students. These findings are important to the development of intervention strategies that help improve self-esteem and prevent depression in university students.

scholarly journals Gender Based Study of Relationship Between Motivation for Reading and Motivation for Learning in University Students

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 249-255
Author(s):  
Asghar Ali Shah ◽  
Muhammad Ali Shah
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Motivation For Learning ◽  
Gender Based ◽  
Age Range ◽  
The Relationship

The study investigated the relationship between motivation for learning and motivation for reading among university students. A convenient sample of N=300 male and female students was drawn from Punjab University Lahore, Pakistan with age range of 18 to 23 years. Two questionnaires, Motivation for Reading and Motivated strategies for learning were administered on the sample. Results indicates that female students were significantly higher on both, motivation for learning and motivation for reading as compared to male students. Correlational analysis revealed a significant and positive relationship between motivation for learning and motivation for reading. Finally, linear regression analysis revealed that reading motivation is a significantly predictor of learning motivation.

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