scholarly journals FACTORES DE RIESGO PARA ADQUIRIR LAS INFECCIONES DE TRANSMISIÒN SEXUAL EN LOS ADOLESCENTES DEL “COLEGIO MUNICIPAL TÉCNICO SIGLO XXI”. SALINAS. 2013 – 2014

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Carmen Lascano Espinoza ◽  
Sonnia Santos Holguín ◽  
Doris Castillo Tomalá
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Skin Lesions ◽  
Sexual Practices ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Factores De Riesgo ◽  
Infecciones De Transmisión Sexual

El siguiente trabajo de investigación tiene como objetivo determinar el grado de conocimiento sobre los factores de riesgo y las medidas de prevención que tienen los adolescentes del Colegio Técnico Municipal Siglo XXI de la parroquia José Luis Tamayo del Cantón Salinas. La investigación emplea una metodología de diseño cuantitativa, tipo descriptiva y de corte transversal. Para recolectar la información se aplicó un cuestionario a 145 estudiantes del bachillerato, a quienes se valoró la intervención educativa. Entre los resultados obtenidos se evidencia que los adolescentes tienen un déficit en el conocimiento sobre los factores de riesgo conductuales de las Infecciones de Transmisión Sexual (ITS), tales como: uso correcto del preservativo femenino y masculino, prácticas sexuales de riesgo, múltiples parejas sexuales, consumo de bebidas alcohólicas. También se constató que tanto la abstinencia sexual como el contacto directo con personas que manifiesten dermatitis o lesiones en la piel, no son las únicas estrategias para prevenir las ITS. Asimismo, se destaca la importancia de que se imparta la materia de educación para la sexualidad, puesto que no es suficiente la información que se difunde en cualquier medio de comunicación. En general, la mayoría de los jóvenes inician su actividad sexual durante la adolescencia, por consiguiente, el incremento de infecciones constituye un problema social. De ahí la necesidad de implementar una guía educativa acerca de la sexualidad e Infecciones de Transmisión Sexual, y utilizarlo como un recurso didáctico durante el proceso de enseñanza - aprendizaje. Palabras claves: Factor de riesgo, infecciones de trasmisión sexual.ABSTRACTThe following research aims to determine the degree of knowledge about risk factors and preventive measures that adolescents have of the Municipal Technical Colegio Siglo XXI of the parish José Luis Tamayo del Cantón Salinas. The research uses a methodology of quantitative design, descriptive and cross-sectional type. To collect the information, a questionnaire was applied to 145 high school students, in which the educational intervention was evaluated. Among the results obtained, it is evident that adolescents have a deficit in knowledge about the behavioral risk factors of Sexually Transmitted Infections, such as: correct use of female and male condoms, risky sexual practices, multiple sexual partners, alcoholic drinks. It was also found that both sexual abstinence and direct contact with people who exhibit dermatitis or skin lesions are not the only strategies to prevent STIs. Likewise, the importance of the education of sexuality is emphasized, since the information disseminated in any medium of communication is not enough. In general, the majority of young people begin their sexual activity during adolescence, therefore, the increase of infections is a social problem. Hence the need to implement an educational guide about sexuality and Sexually Transmitted Infections, and use it as a didactic recruiter during the teaching - learning process.Key words: Risk factor, sexually transmitted infections.

scholarly journals Risky sexual behavior and knowledge about sexually transmitted infections among the young people

2019 ◽  
Vol 72 (9-10) ◽  
pp. 265-271
Author(s):  
Mladen Popov ◽  
Sasa Vojinov ◽  
Ivan Levakov ◽  
Dragan Grbic ◽  
Dimitrije Jeremic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Young People ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted

Introduction. In recent years, there has been a growing global trend in the number of people with pathogens of sexually transmitted infections. There is a worldwide lack of data on the prevalence and incidence of sexually transmitted infections in the general population, especially among the high school students. Material and Methods. We conducted a cross sectional study on attitudes and knowledge of young people about sexually transmitted infections. The survey population included young people aged 14 to 20 years attending a high school in the city of Novi Sad. The data were collected through a questionnaire. Results. The percentage of students with signs and symptoms of sexually transmitted infections was higher among the students who did not use a condom during the last sexual intercourse compared to the students who used a condom. Conclusion. Young people engaging in risky sexual behavior showed better knowledge about sexually transmitted infections in comparison to young people who did not engage in risky sexual behavior.

scholarly journals Knowledge about sexually transmitted infections does not associate with attitude towards LGBT behavior

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 99
Author(s):  
Munadiah Jannatun Naimah ◽  
Baksono Winardi ◽  
Pudji Lestari
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
P Value ◽  
School Students ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Objective: To analyze the association between knowledge about sexually transmitted infections and attitudes towards LGBT behavior in teenagers at Trimurti High School Surabaya.Materials and Methods: A cross sectional study with a sample of 96 students who were selected by random sampling technique based on the attendance list. The data was collected by using primary data via questionnaires at Trimurti High School students in the academic year of 2017/2018. Data were analyzed using Chi Square test.Results: 56.3% of respondents had sufficient knowledge about sexually transmitted infections, 56.3% of respondents had a positive attitude towards LGBT behavior. Chi Square test in significance level of 0,05 reveal p value equal to 0,582, indicating there is no association between the level of knowledge about sexually transmitted infections with attitudes towards LGBT behavior in teenagers at Trimurti High School Surabaya. Conclusion: There is no association between the level of knowledge about sexually transmitted infections and attitudes towards LGBT behavior in teenagers at Trimurti Surabaya High School.

scholarly journals Factores de riesgo para Síndrome Metabólico en adolescentes de nivel secundaria y bachillerato

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 20
Author(s):  
María Juana Castillo Arreguín ◽  
Ruth Barroso Muñoz ◽  
Javier Alonso Trujillo
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Sedentary Lifestyle ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Abdominal Perimeter ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Factores De Riesgo

<div>Resumen&nbsp;</div><div>Introducci&oacute;n: Actualmente la prevalencia de S&iacute;ndrome Metab&oacute;lico (SM) en los adolescentes mexicanos va en incremento, y los criterios para su diagn&oacute;stico a&uacute;n son heterog&eacute;neos. El SM tiene la capacidad de predecir riesgos vinculados a la diabetes y las enfermedades cardiovasculares.</div><div>Objetivo: Comparar la prevalencia de SM en adolescentes que estudian en dos planteles educativos y ponderar los factores de riesgo en cada caso. Metodolog&iacute;a: Estudio transversal comparativo y anal&iacute;tico, llevado a cabo en 67 adolescentes de 14-18 a&ntilde;os de edad, procedentes del CBTis No.227 (n=32) y la secundaria No.96 (n=35), seleccionados de manera aleatoria. Se realizaron mediciones cl&iacute;nicas, antropom&eacute;tricas, nivel de sedentarismo y adictivas. Se asumi&oacute; el criterio ATP III para diagnosticar SM. Se aplic&oacute; X2. Nivel &alpha; &le; 0.05. Resultados: La prevalencia de SM en CBTis fue 6% y en la Secundaria fue 23%. En los alumnos del CBTis los factores de riesgo que se asociaron &nbsp;significativamente con SM fueron; Hipertensi&oacute;n arterial, &nbsp;Hipertrigliceridemia, Per&iacute;metro abdominal y Sobrepeso/Obesidad. En los alumnos de secundaria fueron Hipertrigliceridemia, Per&iacute;metro abdominal, Sobrepeso/Obesidad y en el l&iacute;mite, el Sedentarismo (p = 0.058). Discusi&oacute;n: Se encontr&oacute; una diferencia significativa en SM, Bajo nivel de HDLc y sedentarismo entre ambos planteles, probablemente se deba a la alimentaci&oacute;n y actividad f&iacute;sica espec&iacute;ficamente. Conclusi&oacute;n: La prevalencia de SM fue relativamente baja en ambos grupos escolares. Epidemiol&oacute;gicamente no se considera riesgo a los factores evaluados ya que se presentaron pocos casos de SM, sin embargo, los casos del CBTis, presentaron hipertensi&oacute;n arterial, hipertrigliceridemia, per&iacute;metro abdominal, sobrepeso/obesidad, sedentarismo, alcoholismo y tabaquismo.</div><div><br /></div><div>Palabras clave: S&iacute;ndrome metab&oacute;lico, adolescentes, sedentarismo, alcoholismo y tabaquismo.</div><div><br /></div><div>Abstract&nbsp;</div><div>Introduction: Currently the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MS) among Mexican adolescents is on the increase, and the criteria for diagnosis are still heterogeneous. MS has the ability to predict risks associated with diabetes and cardiovascular disease.&nbsp;</div><div>Objective: To compare the prevalence of MS in teenagers studying at two schools, weighing the risk factors in each case.&nbsp;</div><div>Methodology: Cross-sectional study comparative and analytical, conducted 67 adolescents 14-18 years of age, from the CBTis No.227 (n = 32) and the secondary No.96 (n = 35), selected randomly. They were measured clinical, anthropometric, level of sedentary and addictive. It took the ATP III criteria to diagnose MS. Applied X 2. Level &alpha; &le; 0.05.&nbsp;</div><div>Results: The prevalence of MS in CBTis was 6% and in the secondary was 23%. Risk factors significantly associated with MS CBTis students were; Arterial hypertension, hypertriglyceridemia, abdominal perimeter and Overweight/obesity. High school students were hypertriglyceridemia, abdominal perimeter, Overweight/obesity and on the edge, the sedentary lifestyle (p = 0.058).&nbsp;</div><div>Discussion: Found a significant difference in MS, low-level HDLc and sedentary lifestyle between both campuses, probably due to food and physical activity specifically.&nbsp;</div><div>Conclusion: The prevalence of MS was relatively low in both school groups. Epidemiologically not considered risk factors evaluated since few cases of MS, however, arose the CBTis cases, had hypertension, hypertriglyceridemia, abdominal perimeter, Overweight/obesity, sedentary lifestyle, alcoholism and smoking.</div><div><br /></div><div>Key words: Metabolic Syndrome, Adolescents, Sedentary Lifestyle, Alcoholism and Smoking.</div><div><br /></div>

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>

High Prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Infections and Risk Factors Among HIV-Positive Individuals in Yunnan, China

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Tu ◽  
Yu-Ye Li ◽  
Yi-Qun Kuang ◽  
Rong-Hui Xie ◽  
Xing-Qi Dong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Genital Tract ◽  
Mycoplasma Genitalium ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Multiple Infections ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
High Prevalence

Abstract Background Yunnan has the highest rates of HIV in the country. Other treatable sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are associated with accelerated HIV transmission and poor ART outcomes, but are only diagnosed by syndromic algorithms. Methods We recruited 406 HIV-positive participants for a cross-sectional study (204 ART-naive and 202 ART). Blood samples and first-voided urine samples were collected. Real-time polymerase chain reaction methods were used for Chlamydia trachomatis (CT), Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) and Mycoplasma genitalium (MG). Syphilis and HSV-2 tests were also performed. Results Among 406 participants, the overall prevalence of STI was 47.0% and 45.1% in ART-naive individuals and 49.0% in ART individuals, respectively. Testing frequency was 11.6% (11.8% vs 11.4%), 33.2% (29.4% vs 37.1%), 3.2% (3.4% vs 3.0%), 2.0% (3.4% vs 0.5%) and 4.7% (6.4% vs 3.0%) for active syphilis, HSV-2, chlamydia, gonorrhoeae and genitalium. Percentage of multiple infections in both groups was 10.8% (22/204) in ART-naive participants and 9.9% (20/202) in ART participants. Females, age between 18 to 35 years, ever injected drugs, homosexual or bisexual, HIV/HBV coinfection, and not receiving ART were identified as risk factors. Self-reported asymptom was not eliminating of having a laboratory-diagnosed STI. Conclusions STI prevalence was 47.0% (45.1% vs 49.0%), HSV-2, syphilis and MG were the most common STIs in HIV-infected individuals. We found high prevalence (6.4%) of Mycoplasma genitalium in ART-naive individuals. ART can reduce the diversity of STI-HIV coinfection but not the prevalence. HIV-positive individuals tend to neglect or maybe hide their genital tract discomfort, thus we suggest strengthening STI joint screening and treatment services among HIV-infected individuals whether they describe genital tract discomfort or not.

scholarly journals Coinfection of Sexually Transmitted Infections among HIV-Positive Individuals: Cross-Sectional Results of a Community-Based Positive Living with HIV (POLH) Study in Nepal

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 338-346 ◽  
Author(s):  
Krishna C. Poudel ◽  
Kalpana Poudel-Tandukar ◽  
Paula H. Palmer ◽  
Tetsuya Mizoue ◽  
Masamine Jimba ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Adjusted Odds Ratio ◽  
Sexual Practices ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Neisseria Gonorrhea ◽  
Living With Hiv

In Asian concentrated HIV epidemics, data on coinfection of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among HIV-positive individuals are limited. The authors measured the prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis (CT), Neisseria gonorrhea (NG), and syphilis, and their correlates among 319 HIV-positive individuals in Kathmandu, Nepal. The authors tested blood samples for syphilis and urine samples for CT and NG. Overall, 17 (5.3%) participants had at least 1 STI (CT: 1.3%, NG: 2.8%, and syphilis: 1.2%). Of 226 participants who had sex in past 6 months, 51.3% did not always use condoms. Older (aged 35-60 years) participants were more likely (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 3.83; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.19-12.33; P = .024) and those who were currently married (AOR = 0.30; 95% CI = 0.09-0.97; P = .046) or on antiretroviral therapy (AOR = 0.21; 95% CI = 0.06-0.71; P = .012) were less likely to have at least 1 STI. Our results suggest the need to strengthen the efforts to screen and treat STIs and to promote safer sexual practices among Nepalese HIV-positive individuals.

scholarly journals Uso e negociação de preservativos por acadêmicos de enfermagem

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (32) ◽  
pp. 81-91
Author(s):  
Thelma Spindola ◽  
Cláudia Silva Rocha Oliveira ◽  
Daniela Marques da Costa ◽  
Nathália Lourdes Nepomuceno de Oliveira ◽  
Catarina Valentim Vieira da Motta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Female Condom ◽  
Legal Aspects ◽  
Sexual Practices ◽  
Private Institution ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Continued Use ◽  
Infecciones De Transmisión Sexual ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Identificar o uso e a negociação do preservativo por acadêmicos de enfermagem e discutir as práticas sexuais destes estudantes na perspectiva da prevenção das infecções sexualmente transmissíveis. Descritivo, transversal com abordagem quantitativa, realizado com 153 estudantes de enfermagem de uma instituição privada. Foi empregado um questionário estruturado com 60 perguntas fechadas. Para a análise, utilizou-se a estatística descritiva com o auxílio do Excel for Windows. Foram atendidos todos os aspectos ético-legais. 91% participantes tinham vida sexual ativa. Destes: 72% não faziam uso do preservativo em todos os intercursos sexuais; 59% não usavam com parceria fixa; 76% utilizavam-no nas parcerias sexuais casuais e 90) informaram não usar preservativo feminino. A negociação do uso era realizada por 32 dos participantes. Evidenciou-se uma baixa adesão para o uso contínuo de preservativo, o que, juntamente com as situações de negociações de seu uso, favoreceu a exposição às infecções sexualmente transmissíveis.Descritores: Negociação, Preservativos, Comportamento Sexual, Infecções Sexualmente Transmissíveis. Use and negotiation of condoms by nursing academicsAbstract: To identify the use and negotiation of condoms by nursing students and discuss the sexual practices of these students with a view to preventing sexually transmitted infections. Descriptive, cross-sectional with a quantitative approach, carried out with 153 nursing students from a private institution. A structured questionnaire with 60 closed questions was used. For the analysis, descriptive statistics was used with the aid of Excel for Windows. All ethical and legal aspects were met. 91% participants had an active sex life. Of these: 72% did not use condoms in all sexual intercourse; 59% did not use with a fixed partnership; 76% used it in casual sexual partnerships and 90% reported not using female condom. Use negotiation was carried out by 32 of the participants. There was a low adherence to the continued use of condoms, which, together with situations of negotiation of their use, favored exposure to sexually transmitted infections.Descriptors: Negotiating, Condoms, Sexual Behavior, Sexually Transmitted Diseases. Uso y negociación de condones por los académicos de enfermeríaResumen: Identificar el uso y la negociación de condones por parte de académicos de enfermería y discutir las prácticas sexuales de estos estudiantes con miras a prevenir las infecciones de transmisión sexual. Descriptivo, transversal con enfoque cuantitativo, realizado con 153 estudiantes de enfermería de una institución privada. Se utilizó un cuestionario estructurado con 60 preguntas cerradas. Para el análisis, se utilizó estadística descriptiva con la ayuda de Excel para Windows. Se cumplieron todos los aspectos éticos y legales. El 91% de los participantes tenían una vida sexual activa. De estos: 72% no usaban condones en todas las relaciones sexuales; El 59% no lo usó con una sociedad fija; ell 76% lo usó en parejas sexuales casuales y 90) informaron que no usaban condón femenino. La negociación de uso fue realizada por 32 de los participantes. Hubo una baja adherencia al uso continuado de condones, lo que, junto con situaciones de negociación de su uso, favoreció la exposición a infecciones de transmisión sexual.Descriotores: Negociación, Condones, Conducta Sexual, Enfermedades de Transmisión Sexual.

scholarly journals Analyzing Awareness on Risk Factors, Barriers and Prevention of Cervical Cancer among Pairs of Nepali High School Students and Their Mothers

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (22) ◽  
pp. 4382
Author(s):  
Kritika Poudel ◽  
Naomi Sumi
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
High School ◽  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Cancer Education ◽  
Screening Tests ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Screening Practice

Providing information on increased cancer risks associated with certain behaviors might encourage adolescents to initiate protective behaviors. This study firstly determined the knowledge of risk factors and prevention of cervical cancer. Secondly, it checked an association between mothers’ screening practice and student’s knowledge. A descriptive, cross sectional study was conducted among 253 pairs of high school students and their mothers. Knowledge on cervical cancer was significantly lower among students and mothers. While cancer screening tests, maintenance of hygiene were considered as major preventive measures for cervical cancer, human papilloma vaccine was the least considered preventive measure. Students who were female, attended discussions on cancer and had a healthy diet had better awareness of cancer. Mothers of female students had better knowledge about cervical cancer than mothers of male students. Less perceived susceptibility and lack of knowledge were major obstacles among mothers, limiting cervical cancer screening to 15%. Although association between knowledge of students and screening practice of mothers was not clear, it was observed that cancer communication increased awareness of cervical cancer in both groups. Our findings showed a strong need for school-based cancer education program to address the issues of human papillomavirus vaccinations, cervical cancer risk and screening.

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