scholarly journals A study on knowledge, attitude and practice of sexually transmitted diseases and HIV in adolescent population in Wardha, Maharashtra, India

2016 ◽  
pp. 367-372 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manish Jain ◽  
Shuchi Jain ◽  
Shubhangi Patil ◽  
Akash Bang
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Adolescent Population ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

scholarly journals INADEQUATE PRACTICE RELATED OF THE PAPANICOLAOU TEST AMONG WOMEN

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elainy Fabrícia Galdino Dantas Malta ◽  
Fabiane do Amaral Gubert ◽  
Camila Teixeira Moreira Vasconcelos ◽  
Emília Soares Chaves ◽  
João Marcos Ferreira de Lima Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Single Women ◽  
Married Women ◽  
Northeastern Brazil ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Papanicolaou Test ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

ABSTRACT Objective: to identify the factors related to inadequate practice of the Papanicolaou test among women in northeastern Brazil. Method: cross-sectional study using a KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE inquiry, performed from June to October, 2013, with 240 women aged between 24 and 59 years. Results: inadequacies were observed, particularly in knowledge, because, despite having information about the examination, it was only used to detect sexually transmitted infections. Regarding the issue of practice, it was noted that single women and those up to 29 years of age were more likely to present inadequate practice than the older and married women, increasing the likelihood of developing cervical cancer. The greater difficulty for performing the examination was the lack of materials (68.1%). Conclusion: clarification for women regarding the examination requires effective communication between the users and health professionals, as well as guarantees and support for the continuity of care by managers.

Role of the Pediatrician in Management of Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Children and Adolescents

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1987 ◽  
Vol 79 (3) ◽  
pp. 454-456
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Contraceptive Methods ◽  
Delay In Diagnosis ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Adolescent Population ◽  
Increased Risk

Approximately half of all American adolescents have experienced sexual intercourse by age 17 years.1 The second highest rate of reported gonococcal infections (1,229 cases per 100,000 persons) occurs in 15- to 19-year-old adolescents. This increased risk in the adolescent population has been associated with the greater number of young people having sexual intercourse, the infrequent use of barrier contraceptive methods, the obstacles to prompt medical care that teenagers face, with consequent delay in diagnosis and further spread of the disease, and the large number of asymptomatic carriers.2 The pediatrician has an important responsibility for providing sexuality-related care to children and adolescents.2-4

scholarly journals Assessment of awareness regarding human papilloma virus vaccine among medical students: a knowledge attitude and practice study

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 2044
Author(s):  
Shetty Theertha S. ◽  
Priya Kamath
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Human Papilloma Virus ◽  
Human Papilloma Virus Vaccine ◽  
Papilloma Virus ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Novel Concept ◽  
Vaccine Availability ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: Assessment of knowledge and awareness regarding human papilloma virus and cervical cancer among medical students.Methods: Questionnaire based prospective study of 200 III and IV year consenting medical students willing to be a part of the study. 25 questions were in the questionnaire and they were asked to tick in front of the answer which they felt was correct. 3 questions regarding demographic details were formulated. To assess knowledge, attitude and practice total of 10, 8 and 4 questions were formulated respectively. Score of 0, 1, 2 and 3 were given to answers for statistical analysis.Results: A 110 (55%) belonged to III year and 90 (45%) belonged to IV year. 112 (56%) were females and 88 (44%) were males. 180 (90%) were aware regarding agent causing cervical cancer. 77.8% of IV MBBS and all students of III MBBS knew the etiology. 98% knew the screening technique while 190 (95%) knew that vaccine availability for cervical cancer. 60% knew that the infection was sexually transmitted, and majority knew it is not curable with antibiotics. 70% knew route of administration while most were unaware about age of administration. 91% had not taken the vaccine while 41.5% would if offered. 73% knew the vaccine is ineffective against other STD’s and most agreed that vaccine should be in the national immunization schedule. 40% knew that men should be vaccinated while 79% would recommend it to others.Conclusions: Primary prevention of cervical cancer with vaccination is a novel concept. Health professionals can play a role in propagating this practice. Syllabus in medical schools must emphasize on such topics.

scholarly journals Sociodemographic profile of blind people: associations with knowledge, attitude and practice about sexually transmitted infections

Rev Rene ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 738 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andressa Kaline Ferreira Araújo ◽  
Inacia Sátiro Xavier de França ◽  
Alexsandro Silva Coura ◽  
Sérgio Ribeiro dos Santos ◽  
Ana Paula Andrade Ramos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Sociodemographic Characteristics ◽  
Blind People ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Sociodemographic Profile ◽  
Blind Individuals ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Objective: to analyze associations among sociodemographic characteristics and knowledge, attitude and practice ofblind people about sexually transmitted infections. Methods: descriptive transversal study with a quantitative approach.Participants were 36 blind individuals. The questionnaire Knowledge, attitude and practice about sexually transmittedinfections was used. Absolute and relative frequencies were calculated. There were Chi-square test and chi-square Exact.Results: most participants are elderly, unmarried, with elementary school and not working. Knowledge, attitude andpractice about sexually transmitted infections are inadequate (p<0.05). Religion (p<0.001), work (p<0.001), not workingreason (p<0.001) and education (p=0.003) had associations with the attitude about sexually transmitted infections. Gender(p<0.001), marital status (p=0.019) and education (p=0.020) had associations with practice. There was no associationbetween sociodemographic characteristics and knowledge. Conclusion: sociodemographic characteristics may interferewith the attitude and practice of blind people about sexually transmitted infections, and the nurse should consider thesecharacteristics in professional practice with those subjects.

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