scholarly journals Awareness of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections among the Montenegrin seafarers

2019 ◽  
Vol 76 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-29
Author(s):  
Ljiljana Jovicevic ◽  
Milan Parlic ◽  
Jasmina Stevanovic ◽  
Tatjana Novakovic ◽  
Snezana Barjaktarovic-Labovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Hiv Transmission ◽  
Immune Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Global Public Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Working And Living Conditions

Background/Aim. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) continues to be a major global public health issue having claimed more than 35 million lives so far. Seafarers belong to a group of migrant workers whose working and living conditions are confined for a long time. Their way of life put them at a high risk of HIV infection and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The aim of this study was to assess the level of knowledge about HIV and other STIs among Montenegrin sailors. Methods. A research was carried out from October 2014 to April 2015 as a cross-sectional study. The research included 543 examinees. A research instrument was a particularly structured closed-type questionnaire created by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) (UNAIDS) and used in international and national researches. For data analysis, we used the SPSS for Windows 20.0. Results. The result that only 42.9% of the examinees knew that HIV and STI transmission could be prevented by a proper and frequent use of condoms was alarming. More than a third of the examinees (38.9%) were aware of the fact that HIV could be transmitted by having sexual intercourse with a person who looked healthy, while 25.6% of them thought that HIV could not be transmitted in this way. Considering the level of education, there was a statistically significant difference related to the awareness of HIV transmission by sharing a meal with a person was HIV positive (p = 0.001). There was also found a statistically significant difference related to the awareness of the examinees about HIV transmission by using public toilets (p = 0.004). Conclusion. The results of this research showed that beside the fact that awareness level of HIV and STIs among the sailors was heightened in comparison to 2008, the level of awareness is still not satisfactory.

scholarly journals Perbedaan Pengetahuan dan Sikap Remaja tentang Infeksi Menular Seksual di SMA/SMK Perkotaan dan Pedesaan

e-CliniC ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Erald J. Lanes ◽  
Suzanna P. Mongan ◽  
John J. E. Wantania
Keyword(s):  
High Schools ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Equal Distribution ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Premarital Sexual

Abstract: Premarital sexual behavior in adolescence is a high risk factor for sexually transmitted infections. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infections that are generally transmitted through sexual contact. Differences in social, cultural, and economic factors were found to affect the incidence and prevalence of sexually transmitted infections between different groups in a population. These are likely caused by differences in the knowledge and attitudes of adolescents living in urban and rural areas. This study was aimed to obtain the differences in the level of knowledge and attitudes toward STIs of adolescents in urban and rural area schools. This was a descriptive study with a cross-sectional design conducted on 50 adolescents of urban senior high schools and 50 adolescents of rural senior high schools/vocational high schools. Questionnaires were distributed via email by using Google form. The results showed that adolescents living in urban areas had good knowledge about STIs meanwhile adolescents living in rural areas had fair knowledge. The attitudes about STIs of most adolescents living in urban areas and rural areas were good. In conclusion, adolescents living in urban areas had better knowledge about STIs than those living in rural areas, however, there was no significant difference in attitudes about STI between the two regions. Equal distribution of education in Indonesia is needed in urban as well as in rural areas.Keywords: sexually transmitted infections, adolescents, knowledge, attitudes, urban and rural Abstrak: Perilaku seksual pranikah pada usia remaja merupakan faktor risiko tinggi terhadap infeksi menular seksual (IMS). Infeksi menular seksual merupakan infeksi yang umumnya ditularkan melalui hubungan seksual. Perbedaan faktor sosial, kultural maupun ekonomi dapat memengaruhi insiden dan prevalensi IMS antara kelompok yang berbeda dalam suatu populasi. Hal tersebut kemungkinan besar disebabkan oleh adanya perbedaan pengetahuan dan sikap remaja yang tinggal di wilayah perkotaan dan pedesaan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perbedaan tingkat pengetahuan dan sikap remaja terhadap IMS di sekolah wilayah perkotaan dan pedesaan. Jenis penelitian ialah deskriptif dengan desain potong lintang dan kuesioner didistribusikan secara daring menggunakan Google Form. Responden ialah 50 remaja di SMA wilayah perkotaan dan 50 remaja di SMA/SMK wilayah pedesaan. Hasil penelitian mendapatkan bahwa pengetahuan remaja tentang IMS pada siswa SMA perkotaan sebagian besar berada dalam kategori baik sedangkan pada siswa SMA/SMK pedesaan sebagian besar berada dalam kategori cukup. Sikap remaja tentang IMS pada siswa SMA/SMK perkotaan dan pedesaan sebagian besar baik. Simpulan penelitian ini ialah remaja perkotaan memiliki pengetahuan yang lebih baik mengenai IMS dibandingkan remaja di pedesaan namun tidak terdapat perbedaan sikap remaja yang bermakna mengenai IMS antara kedua wilayah. Pemerataan pendidikan di Indonesia dibutuhkan di wilayah perkotaan dan pedesaan.Kata kunci: infeksi menular seksual, remaja, pengetahuan, sikap, perkotaan dan pedesaan

scholarly journals Association between Sexual Habits and Sexually Transmitted Infections at a Specialised Centre in Granada (Spain)

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (18) ◽  
pp. 6881
Author(s):  
Raquel Casado Santa-Bárbara ◽  
César Hueso-Montoro ◽  
Adelina Martín-Salvador ◽  
María Adelaida Álvarez-Serrano ◽  
María Gázquez-López ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infection ◽  
Medical Records ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Oral Sex ◽  
Anal Sex ◽  
Transmitted Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted

Sexually transmitted infections are an important public health issue. The purpose of this study is to analyse the association between different sexual habits and the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections in the population of Granada who consult with a specialised centre. An observational, cross-sectional study was conducted based on the medical records of 678 people from the Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Sexual Orientation Centre of Granada, who were diagnosed positively or negatively with a sexually transmitted infection, during the 2000−2014 period. Sociodemographic and clinical data, as well as data on frequency and type of sexual habits, frequency of condom use and sexually transmitted infection positive or negative diagnosis were collected. Univariate and bivariate analyses were conducted. The most popular sexual habits were vaginal intercourse, oral sex (mouth–vagina and mouth–penis) and the least popular were anus–mouth and anal sex. The use of condom is frequent in vaginal and anal sex and less frequent in oral sex. Sexually transmitted infection is associated with mouth–penis (p = 0.004) and mouth–vagina (p = 0.023) oral sex and anal sex (p = 0.031). It is observed that there is a relationship between the presence of STIs and oral sex practices, people having such practices being the ones who use condoms less frequently. There is also a relationship between anal sex and the prevalence of STIs, although in such sexual practice the use of condom does prevail.

scholarly journals Chlamydia Infections

2019 ◽  
Vol 67 (7) ◽  
pp. 375-376 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennan A. Phillips
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Environmental Health ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Health Care System ◽  
Economic Burden ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Global Public Health ◽  
Prevention Strategies ◽  
Sexually Transmitted

Increasing rates for chlamydia and other sexually transmitted infections pose a global public health issue. Untreated chlamydia infections create an economic burden on the health care system, employers, and society. Occupational and environmental health nurses can help promote health awareness about chlamydia, teach prevention strategies, and encourage routine screening to slow its spread.

scholarly journals Sexually Transmitted Infections and Associated Factors in Homosexuals and Bisexuals in Granada (Spain) During the Period 2000–2015

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (16) ◽  
pp. 2958 ◽  
Author(s):  
Llavero-Molino ◽  
Sánchez-Ocón ◽  
Pérez-Morente ◽  
Espadafor-López ◽  
Martín-Salvador ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Economic Recession ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Major Public Health Issue ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Sexual Orientation Identity ◽  
Bisexual Population ◽  
And Bisexual ◽  
Clinical Records

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a major public health issue. Previous research shows the vulnerability of the homosexual and bisexual population, as well as the influence of economic, political, and cultural determinants. The aim of this study was to describe the socio-demographic healthcare profile and the main risk factors associated with STIs in homosexuals and bisexuals seen at the STI clinic in Granada (Spain) during the years 2000–2015. Infection prevalences were compared between the economic crisis period (2008–2014) and the rest of the years analysed. A cross-sectional observational and analytical study was conducted by reviewing 261 clinical records of individuals with suspected or present infection. Univariate, bivariate, and multivariate analyses were performed. 91.2% of the individuals were men, and 8.8% were women, with the mean age being 28.61 (SD = 9.35, Range = 17–74) years old. The prevailing sexual orientation identity was homosexual. 94.2% were single. The main reason for consultation was HIV. Differences in prevalence were found between crisis and non-crisis years (OR = 3.91; 95% CI = 1.73–9.19). In conclusion, their profile was that of a young, single man suspecting possible HIV infection. STI prevalence was significantly higher in the years of economic recession in comparison to the rest of the years.

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 < 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.

Sexually transmitted infections among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Mongolia: potential impact on the Mongolian HIV epidemic

2005 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 153-157 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oyunbileg Amindavaa ◽  
Sibylle Kristensen ◽  
Chin Y Pak ◽  
Davaajav Khalzan ◽  
Byambaa Chultemsuren ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Trichomonas Vaginalis ◽  
Hiv Transmission ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Treatment And Prevention ◽  
Hiv Epidemic ◽  
Triple Infection

We conducted Mongolia's first nation-wide cross-sectional survey of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among pregnant women attending prenatal care. Among our 2000 participants, 386 (19.3%) were infected with Chlamydia trachomatis, 133 (6.7%) with Trichomonas vaginalis, 121 (6.1%) with Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and 128 (6.4%) were seropositive for Treponemal antibodies. None of our participants were seropositive for HIV infection. Additionally, 605 (30.3%) of the women had at least one STI, 133 (6.7%) had a double infection, and 15 (0.8%) had a triple infection. Our results suggest that STIs are a serious problem in Mongolia. Pregnant women represent a lower-risk general population; these high STI rates suggest that at this nascent stage, the identification, treatment, and prevention of STIs as risk factors for HIV transmission are crucial in the prevention of the emerging Mongolian HIV epidemic.

Knowledge of and Compliance with Therapeutic Regimens among Hypertensive Patients in Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy A Ehwarieme ◽  
Emmanuelson N Chukwuyem ◽  
Cynthia O Osayande
Keyword(s):  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Lifestyle Modification ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Further Education ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Global Public Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hypertensive Patients ◽  
Treatment Regimens ◽  
Significant Difference

Hypertension is a global public health issue as it is the most common cardiovascular disease worldwide. Being one the few diseases that come with complications, this study investigated the level of compliance of hypertensive patients with treatment regimens among such patients attending outpatient departments of selected tertiary hospitals in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. A cross-sectional descriptive research design was used. A sample size of 309 was selected from a total population of 946. A convenient sampling technique and self-structured questionnaire were used as an instrument for data collection. Results showed that only 40.7 per cent of the respondents had a good knowledge of hypertension. The majority (90 %) (N = 270) of the respondents were not compliant with treatment regimens. There was a significant relationship between knowledge of hypertension and lifestyle modification among the respondents at (χ2 = 0.022; < p = 0.05). There was no significant difference in the level of compliance with antihypertensive treatment between respondents in the selected hospitals (p = 0.791). The monthly income was found to have a significant relationship with compliance with treatment regimens at (χ2 = 0.000, 0.037, 0.001, 0.008, 0.010, 0.000 and 0.000; < p = 0.05). The study also shows that there was no significant difference in knowledge and the rate of compliance among the selected hospitals (0.883 and 0.798 respectively). Therefore it is recommended that nurses engage in health education and awareness programmes to meet the needs for increased awareness and further education of the people on the advantages of adherence to their medication and treatment regimens.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Attitudes of Sexually Transmitted Infections Among High School Students in Sarajevo

2019 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 147
Author(s):  
Sabina Mahmutovic Vranic ◽  
Mufida Aljicevic ◽  
Sabina Segalo ◽  
Anes Joguncic
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
School Students ◽  
Transmitted Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Impact

<p><strong>Objective. </strong>The aim of the study was to evaluate knowledge and behavioural risks related to sexually transmitted infection (STIs) among high school students.</p><p><strong>Methods. </strong>The cross sectional study was conducted among students aged 15-18 years old from two high schools in the Sarajevo Canton in the period from October 2017 to March 2018. An anonymous self-administered questionnaire was used. The survey investigated their socio-demographic characteristics, sexual habits and level of knowledge about STIs. The data were analysed using SPSS version 25 and MS Excel 2016.</p><p><strong>Results. </strong>In total 278 high school students participated in the study, with a mean age of 17.79±1.026 years, of which 89 (32%) were male, and 189 (68%) were female. There was no significant difference in age in relation to sex distribution (P=0.074). Regarding the number of participants, 234 (84.2%) were from the dental school, while 44 (15.8%) were from a <em>gimnazija </em>(grammar high school). There was no significant difference in gender-based distribution by school (P=0.080). Students from the grammar high school had significantly better knowledge about the impact of STI on the foetus (P=0.025) and infected individuals (P=0.001), also about the impact of STI on sterility (P=0.005).</p><p><strong>Conclusion. </strong>Our study confirmed the need for implementation of sexual education programs in the final grades of elementary school or in first grades of high school, aimed at improving knowledge of sexually transmitted infections and improving sexual and reproductive health.</p>

Prevalence and health care seeking behaviour for sexually transmitted infections among in-school adolescents in Ado-Ekiti, South-Western Nigeria

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick T. Adegun ◽  
Eyitope O. Amu
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Health Care Seeking ◽  
Care Seeking ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Stomach Pain ◽  
Health Care Seeking Behaviour ◽  
Care Seeking Behaviour

Abstract Background: In Nigeria, adolescents are highly vulnerable to sexually transmitted infections (STIs) which have the potential of jeopardising their future reproductive lives if poorly treated. Objective: To determine the prevalence and health care seeking behaviour for STIs among secondary school adolescents in Ado, South-Western Nigeria. Subjects: Male and female adolescents aged 10–19 years. Methods: The study employed a descriptive cross-sectional design. A pre-tested, self-administered, semi-structured questionnaire was used to elicit information from 560 adolescents selected from public and private secondary schools in Ado Local Government Area (LGA) of Ekiti State, using a multistage sampling technique. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Analyzed data were presented in the form of tables and charts. Results: Two hundred and fifty-one (47.1%) respondents had previous symptoms of STIs. The commonest symptoms among the males were penile discharge (30.5%), painful micturition (30.5%) and stomach pain with swollen testes (25.4%). The commonest symptoms among the females were genital itching (27.6%), genital sores (14.1%) and painful micturition (13.1%). Only 26.7% sought treatment from a health facility; 37.0% did nothing; 15.9% went to patent medicine stores, 10.0% used herbs; the rest did self-medication or prayed. Conclusion: The prevalence of STI symptoms among adolescents in Ado-Ekiti is high but their health care seeking behaviour is poor. Health education about the dangers of untreated STI and the importance of seeking treatment early, targeted at adolescents, should be intensified.

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