Skills Training for Safe Sexual Practice and Coercive Behavior Prevention among Adolescents in Ibadan, Nigeria

2004 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
B O Olley ◽  
J A Ajuwon ◽  
Akin Jimoh, ◽  
O Akintola
Keyword(s):  
Skills Training ◽  
Sexual Practice ◽  
Coercive Behavior ◽  
Safe Sexual Practice ◽  
Ibadan Nigeria

Should Emergency Contraceptives Continue to be Available as Over the Counter Drugs?

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 53-60
Author(s):  
Anupama Sukhlecha ◽  
Dinesh M. Parmar
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Contraception ◽  
Sexual Practice ◽  
Barrier Method ◽  
Over The Counter ◽  
Multiple Sexual Partners ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Awareness Campaigns ◽  
Unintended Pregnancies ◽  
Safe Sexual Practice ◽  
Emergency Contraceptives

Women have been victims of sexual abuse and rape since time immemorial. Many times these have led to unintended pregnancies, forcing many of them to undergo illegal abortions. Most of these abortions were without any aseptic techniques that many times led to morbidity or even death of the victim. A rise in use of emergency contraception (EC) is good, as it will prevent a lot of unwanted births and unsafe abortions. On the other hand, the increasing use of ECs has led to increased sexual activity amongst youngsters. There has been a rise in sexually transmitted diseases following EC use because of multiple sexual partners and avoidance of barrier method of contraception. Hence, there is a need to encourage EC, but this calls for a need for safe sexual practice and awareness campaigns so that ECs are not misused.

An Awareness Survey on Safe Sexual Practice among First Year Medical Students

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 61
Author(s):  
Samir Chattopadhyay ◽  
Arvind K Shukla ◽  
Salki Matta ◽  
Nandini Sethi ◽  
Neha Rani
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
First Year ◽  
Sexual Practice ◽  
First Year Medical Students ◽  
Safe Sexual Practice

scholarly journals Prevalence of HIV in syphilis in a tertiary care centre

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 393
Author(s):  
Sumithra Sundararaj ◽  
Devaprabha Sendurpandian ◽  
Suganthy R. Rajakumari
Keyword(s):  
Care Center ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Sexually Active ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Care Centre ◽  
Sexual Practice ◽  
Tertiary Care Centre ◽  
Safe Sexual Practice ◽  
Latent Syphilis ◽  
Blood Screening

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of HIV in syphilis in patients attending the STD clinic in a tertiary care center.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> Study was conducted in all new patients attending the STD clinic during the study period of 6 months from June 2012 to November 2012. Clinically suspected cases of syphilis were diagnosed serologically and all the patients were tested for HIV after proper counselling and consent.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> In a total of 200 new patients attended the STD clinic 47 (23.5%) were diagnosed as syphilis. Majority of the cases (43) were latent syphilis in our study. A total of 77 (38.5%) cases were reactive to HIV. Among the 47 (23.5%) syphilis cases 24 (51%) were reactive to HIV. In the age group of 21-30 years most of the syphilis male (5/6) patients showed HIV reactivity.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Seroprevalence of syphilis among other STI was found to be significant. Rising trend in latent syphilis was noted may be due to antenatal checkup, purpose of foreign job and strict blood screening protocols. The prevalence of HIV in syphilis individual was 51% and it was high in the age group of 31-50 when compared to other age group. In the age group of 21-30 most of the males, diagnosed as syphilis were serologically positive for HIV. Hence these sexually active groups were to be targeted for their safe sexual practice to prevent the transmission of HIV.</p>

Evaluation of interventions to prevent gender‐based violence among young female apprentices in Ibadan, Nigeria

2005 ◽  
Vol 105 (3) ◽  
pp. 186-203 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olufunmilayo I. Fawole ◽  
Ademola J. Ajuwon ◽  
Kayode O. Osungbade
Keyword(s):  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Young Female ◽  
Baseline Survey ◽  
Gender Based Violence ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Gender Based ◽  
Forms Of Violence ◽  
Ibadan Nigeria

PurposeThis intervention project targeted one vulnerable group, female apprentices in Ibadan, Nigeria, to evaluate the effectiveness of multiple interventions aimed at preventing voilence against women (VAW).Design/methodology/approachA baseline survey was conducted through face‐to‐face interviews with 350 young women recruited from apprenticeship workshops in Ibadan. The interventions consisted of skills training workshops for apprentices (323), sensitization training for the instructors of apprentices (54), police (30) and judicial officers (25) and the development/distribution of educational materials to reduce the incidence of violence. A follow‐up survey was conducted with 203 apprentices after five months of interventions.FindingsImprovements were found at follow‐up with respect to knowledge of types of violence and sexual forms of violence (up from 89.4 to 97 percent) (p<0.05), and appreciation of vulnerability to VAW increased (from 77 to 95 percent) (p<0.05). The prevalence of beating dropped from 65.4 to 23 percent. A significantly greater proportion (p<0.05) of the apprentices reported payment for vocation‐related work (8.9 percent compared with 16.4 percent). Only a slight decline was reported in rape (5.7 to 5.4 percent) and sexual harassment (22.9 and 22.7 percent). The proportion of victims of violence who sought redress increased from 40.2 to 72.7 percent.Research limitations/implicationsThere is a need for more research into interventions that can reduce violence towards women.Practical implicationsInterventions targeted at female apprentices were effective in reducing the prevalence of forms of violence. The data generated may be useful for practitioners and in guiding policymakers on the regulation of activities in the informal sector. There is a need for more intervention programs for this population.Originality/valueThis paper addresses the needs of a marginalized group about a public health problem which is often denied or covered up.

Improving Communication Skills in Health Care

2013 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 109-117
Author(s):  
Lynda Katz Wilner ◽  
Marjorie Feinstein-Whittaker
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
International Medical Graduate ◽  
Medical Graduate ◽  
Health Care Environment ◽  
Medical Interpreters ◽  
Accent Modification

Hospital reimbursements are linked to patient satisfaction surveys, which are directly related to interpersonal communication between provider and patient. In today’s health care environment, interactions are challenged by diversity — Limited English proficient (LEP) patients, medical interpreters, International Medical Graduate (IMG) physicians, nurses, and support staff. Accent modification training for health care professionals can improve patient satisfaction and reduce adverse events. Surveys were conducted with medical interpreters and trainers of medical interpreting programs to determine the existence and support for communication skills training, particularly accent modification, for interpreters and non-native English speaking medical professionals. Results of preliminary surveys suggest the need for these comprehensive services. 60.8% believed a heavy accent, poor diction, or a different dialect contributed to medical errors or miscommunication by a moderate to significant degree. Communication programs should also include cultural competency training to optimize patient care outcomes. Examples of strategies for training are included.

A Comparison of Experiential and Observational Approaches for Enhancing the Interpersonal Communication Skills of Speech-Language Pathology Students

1981 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 208-213 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deborah R. Klevans ◽  
Helen B. Volz ◽  
Robert M. Friedman
Keyword(s):  
Interpersonal Communication ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Student Speech ◽  
Verbal Skills ◽  
Interpersonal Effectiveness ◽  
Helping Relationship ◽  
Interpersonal Skills Training ◽  
Language Pathology ◽  
Clinical Interactions

The effects of two short-term interpersonal skills training approaches on the verbal behavior of student speech-language pathologists were evaluated during peer interviews. Students who had participated in an experiential program in which they practiced specific verbal skills used significantly more verbal behaviors though to facilitate a helping relationship than did students whose training had consisted of observing and analyzing these verbal skills in clinical interactions. Comparisons with results of previous research suggest that length of training may be a crucial variable as students appear to need considerable time and practice to master the complex skills necessary for interpersonal effectiveness.

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