scholarly journals HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections knowledge and practices: a survey of female secondary school students in Enugu, South East Nigeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 66-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chidinma Nwatu ◽  
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Ekenechukwu Young ◽  
irinus Ezeala Adikaibe ◽  
Christian Okafor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Sexually Transmitted

Knowledge and practice of female secondary school students about HIV and sexually transmitted infections in Enugu, South East Nigeria.

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Birinus Ezeala-Adikaibe ◽  
Chidinma Nwatu ◽  
Ekenechukwu Young ◽  
Christian Okafor ◽  
Ikenna Onwuekwe
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

Formative Evaluation of an Online Educational Game

2010 ◽  
pp. 416-433
Author(s):  
Louise Sauvé ◽  
Lise Renaud ◽  
Jérôme Elissalde ◽  
Gabriela Hanca
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Formative Evaluation ◽  
Educational Game ◽  
School Students ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
The Creation

This chapter discusses the creation of an educational game about sexually transmitted infections. STIs: Stopping the Transmission was created using the Parcheesi™ generic educational game shell (GEGS). It also presents the validation of the game with experts, followed by its trial with secondary school students to measure the effectiveness of the motivational mechanisms provided by the shell and its adequacy in meeting teachers’ pedagogic requirements.

scholarly journals Sexual health knowledge among secondary school students in Morogoro, Tanzania: half full or full empty?

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gloria Kaale ◽  
Mikidadi Muhanga
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
School Students ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Sexual Health Knowledge

Background: Sexual health knowledge (SHK) is very crucial as the world is facing HIV/AIDS tragedy, increased cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unsafe abortions among adolescents. It is obvious that knowledge is an important prevention factor for any disease.Objectives: The study was conducted to assess knowledge and attitude on sexual health among secondary school students in Morogoro Municipality. Specifically the study (I: (i) examined students’ knowledge and attitude on sexual transmitted infections, (ii) analyzed student's awareness on early pregnancy prevention, and; (iii) determined students’ knowledge on issues related to puberty.Methods: The study involved 75 respondents from five secondary schools and 13 key informants through purposive sampling and simple random sampling techniques. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Data collected were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) ver.12.Results: Findings revealed that 79.8% of the respondents had knowledge on sexually transmitted infections, 86.5% were aware ofmethods of controlling early pregnancies; 83.9% have never used protective gears during sexual intercourses, and 54.7% did not understand a menstruation cycle.Conclusion: The study recommended for provision of sexual health knowledge to students to reduce incidences of early pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections; likewise on the need to use protective gears during sexual intercourses. Knowledge concerning sexual health is vital for all particularly for adolescents, as they are vulnerable to adopt negative behaviors if not guided properly and at the right age.

scholarly journals Attitude and Awareness amongst Secondary School Students of Sexually Transmitted Infections in Akuku-Toru Local Government Area, Rivers State

2020 ◽  
pp. 82-90
Author(s):  
D. Lawson ◽  
John, W. Dike ◽  
Bob-Manuel, Mienye ◽  
Somiari, Abiye
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
School Students ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Rivers State

Introduction: The study investigated the attitude and awareness amongst secondary school students of sexually transmitted infections in Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers state. Methodology: Three research questions were formulated to guide the study, with a target population of 350 from fifteen schools and sample size of 70 students, drawn through disproportionate random sampling technique. The Sexually Transmitted Infection Evaluator (STIE) questionnaire was employed to gather data from the respondents. The instrument was validated by two experts in Measurement and Evaluation, while reliability of the instrument was determined through test-retest method to obtain a coefficient of 0.90 index. The research questions were analyzed using mean value. Results: The attitude of students towards sexually transmitted infections is negative and the awareness level is still poor. Conclusion: Based on the findings it was recommended that sex education should be taught in all schools and teachers should come up with modalities of improving sexuality education in schools to ensure students awareness of sexually transmitted infections.

scholarly journals Knowledge of Sexually Transmitted Infection among Secondary School Students in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 39-48
Author(s):  
Samuel G.K. ◽  
Kue J.B.
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infection ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
School Students ◽  
Transmitted Infection ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Rivers State

This study assessed the knowledge of sexually transmitted infection among secondary school students in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. Five research questions and four hypotheses guide the study. The cross-sectional survey design was adopted for the study. A structured questionnaire with a reliability co-efficient 0.81 was used for data collection. Data was analysed using percentages and chi-square. The result showed that the knowledge of sexually transmitted infection among secondary school students in ONELGA was high as majority 370(93.0%) have ever heard about STIs. The types of STIs known to the respondents were gonorrhea 387(97.2%), syphilis 388(97.5%), HIV/AIDS 398(100%), Hepatitis B 365(91.7%), Chlamydia 363(91.5%) and Herpes 364(91.5%). Majority 390(98.0%) knew that sexual intercourse is the transmission route of STIs. There was no significant influence of gender and age on student’s knowledge of sexually transmitted infection among secondary school students in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State (p>0.05). It was recommended among others that health educators should mobilize resources and take measures to improve young people’s awareness and knowledge about STIs prevention through educational training and guidance to maintain active and healthy lives.

scholarly journals The effect of providing educational sessions about sexually transmitted diseases on knowledge and attitudes of secondary school students at Zagazig City

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 16
Author(s):  
Samia Farouk Mahmoud ◽  
Naeima Mohamed El-Sayed Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
School Students ◽  
Major Health Problem ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Adolescent Students ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Background and objective: Sexually Transmitted Diseases are a major health problem that affects mostly young people. The aim of the study was to assess the effect of providing educational sessions about Sexually Transmitted Diseases on knowledge and attitude of secondary school students.Methods: A quasi-experimental research design was used in carrying out the study. The study was conducted at four governmental public secondary schools in Zagazig City, 367 secondary school students from the previously mentioned settings were included in the study. Two tools were used to collect necessary data: Tools (I): An interview questionnaire sheet; It was consisted of two parts: Part (A) entailed questions pertaining to socio demographic characteristics of the students, while part (B) included questions regarding student’s knowledge about sexually transmitted diseases. Tool (II): It was intended to assess student's attitude toward sexually transmitted diseases.Results: Pre, post and follow up students’ knowledge and attitude tests after sessions implementation revealed highly statistically significant improvement in students’ knowledge and attitudes (p < .001), which justified the research hypothesis.Conclusions: The educational sessions significantly brought out improvements in the knowledge and attitudes of adolescent students regarding sexually transmitted diseases. The study recommended an educational program about all types of sexually transmitted diseases to be included into the secondary school curriculum and media enlightenment campaigns about these diseases should also be emphasized. 

scholarly journals Perception of Sexually Transmitted Infection-Preventive Measures among Senior Secondary School Students in Nnewi-North Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria

2014 ◽  
Vol 04 (09) ◽  
pp. 708-716
Author(s):  
Simeon Achunam Nwabueze ◽  
Emmanuel Chukwunonye Azuike ◽  
Chijioke Amara Ezenyeaku ◽  
Clifford Chidiebere Aniagboso ◽  
Ebele Dabeluchukwu Azuike ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infection ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
School Students ◽  
Transmitted Infection ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Anambra State ◽  
Senior Secondary
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