scholarly journals Knowledge on Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and sexual practices among Nursing Trainees in Yendi Municipality, Northern Region of Ghana

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 33-47
Author(s):  
Abdul-Manaf Mutaru ◽  
Mubarick Asumah ◽  
Mohammed Ibrahim ◽  
Issah Sumaila ◽  
Mustapha Hallidu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Northern Region ◽  
Sexual Practices ◽  
Northern Ghana ◽  
P Value ◽  
Ministry Of Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Sufficient Knowledge

Purpose: This study aimed to assess the knowledge on Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and sexual practices among nursing trainees in Yendi Municipality, Northern Ghana. Methodology: The study was conducted in Northern Ghana, using a cross-sectional study design. The study recruited 265 students using a multistage sampling technique. A self-reported questionnaire was used for the data collection. Data were analyzed using Stata version 16 and p-value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Findings: Majority (54.0%) of the respondents were males (69.1%), below 25 years with a mean age of 23.5 ±2.4 years. Most students (33.2%) had their first sexual relationship before 20 years of age. Only 20.4% of the students reported having had STIs in the past six months. Nine out of ten (90.9%) respondents have heard of STIs. Among the respondents who had ever heard of STIs, majority (71.7%) heard about STIs in school, followed by the media (41.1%), friends (33.2%), and relatives (29.4%).  Majority (75.0%) of students had sufficient knowledge of STIs. The association between knowledge on STIs and program of study (X2=7.6, p=0.023), gender (X2=3.93, p=0.047), and age (X2=22.3, p=0.039) were statistically significant. The odds of sufficient knowledge of STIs for students pursuing Registered Mental Nursing (RMN) is 3 times that of those studying RNAC program (AOR=3.4, 95%CI=1.23 – 9.55, p-value=0.019). Respondents aged ≥25 years were 1.8 times more likely to have sufficient knowledge compared with those below 25 years (AOR=1.8, 95%CI=0.91 – 3.38, p=0.047).  Recommendation: There is the need for sensitizations and intensifying education since not all students were armed with the required information on STIs. Stakeholders including, the Ministry of Health, Ghana Health Service, Islamic Medical Association of Ghana (IMAGH), Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) and Tutors of health training institutions ought to re-evaluate the current interventions, and protocols on STIs prevention. There is also the need to regulate media content on health by the National Media Commission and the Ministry of Health of Ghana and its affiliates to ensure the right information on STIs is channelled to listeners by qualified persons.

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 Patient’S Knowledge of Cardiovascular Diseases Risk Factors and Associated Factors Among Adult Cardiac Patients in Selected Health Institutions; A Cross Sectional Study, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2021 G.C.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bezina Damtew ◽  
Yoseph Tsige ◽  
Ketema Bizuwork ◽  
Sosina Workineh
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Health Care Policy ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sufficient Knowledge

Abstract Background cardiovascular related disorders are a major public health challenge in globally as well as in Ethiopia. It is crucial to improve the life style of the community at the same time it is a key for health care policy to give emphasis for prevention by educating the community by different ways. Therefore, the current study patient’s knowledge about risk factors related to those diseases. Method A facility-based descriptive cross-sectional study design was conducted. 420 Participants selected by systematic random sampling technique from April 01, 2021 until Jun 28, 2021 and met the criteria were included. Data was collected by interviewer-administered questionnaire. Level of knowledge was assessed by the Heart Disease Fact Questions. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression was done to identify factors associated with identified class of knowledge. P-value less than 0.05 was considered as to indicate statistical significances. Result The result showed that most of the study subjects were in the age range of >54. The mean age was 48.7 ± 13 years. 255(62.7%) were females. 300(71.6%) of participants have sufficient knowledge toward cardiovascular diseases risk factors. Age, Sex, Place of residence, Status of education and Marital status was significantly associated with Participant’s knowledge (p<0.05, 95% C. I). Conclusion The majority of participants had sufficient knowledge regarding cardiovascular diseases risk factors. Maintaining good status, implementation of innovative interventions and structured, nurse-led lifestyle counseling would be required to effectively guide patients.

scholarly journals Pencarian Pengobatan Infeksi Menular Seksual Pada Wanita Penjaja Seks Tidak Langsung

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 8
Author(s):  
Abrori Abrori ◽  
Mahwar Qurbaniah
Keyword(s):  
Condom Use ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
High Risk Group ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Antibiotic Drug ◽  
Number Of Customers

Abstract: Treatment Seeking Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI’s) On In Indirect Female Sex Workers. Women Indirect Sexual Workers (WPSTL) are women who operate covertly as commercial sex sellers indirectly peddling sex. They belong to the high risk group in cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Defciency Syndrome (HIV & AIDS). The purpose of this study was to find out the explanation, causes and search for STI treatment in women of indirect sex peddlers in the city of Pontianak. The method of this research is analytic observational, cross sectional research design sampling with medical records. A sample of 101 were measured for identification, search, treatment for STIs with questionnaire, to diagnose STIs by taking a vaginal secrete by laboratory testing. Data were analyzed by Univariate and Bivariate analysis using non-parametric statistics using the Chi-Square test. The results showed that the relationship between the number of customers and the diagnosis of STIs in peddlers indirect sex p-Value 0.241, condom use with customer p-value 0.346. Reasons for treatment p-Value 0,000. long time being a sex worker p-Value 0.091. vaginal douching p value 0.245. Use of antibiotic p-value 0.004. Suggestions for outreach officers further enhance the promotion of condom use and policy makers that the use of antibiotics for single doses is better reviewed considering that STIs are still high, and potential antibiotic drug resistance.Abstrak: Pencarian Pengobatan Infeksi Menular Seksual Pada Wanita Penjaja Seks Tidak Langsung. Wanita Pekerja Seksual Tidak Langsung (WPSTL) yaitu wanita yang beroperasi secara terselubung sebagai penjaja seks komersial secara tidak langsung menjajakan seks. Mereka termasuk kelompok risiko tinggi dalam kasus Infeksi Menular Seksual (IMS),Human immunodefciency Virus (HIV) dan Acquired lmmuno Defciency Syndrom (HIV&AIDS). Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui Idenfkasi, Penyebab dan Pencarian Pengobatan IMS Pada Wanita Penjaja Seks Tidak Langsung di Kota Pontianak. Metode penelitian ini adalah Observasional analitik,rancangan penelitian Cross Sectional pengambilan sampel dengan catatan medik. Sampel sejumlah 101 yang diukur tingkat identifkasi, pencarian, pengobatan mengenai IMSdengan kuesioner, untuk mendiagnosis IMS dengan pengambilan secrit vagina dengan diuji laboratorium. Data dianalisis secara Univariat dan Bivariat dengan analisa yang digunakan statistik non parametrik dengan uji Chi-Square. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa hubungan antara jumlah pelanggan dengan diagnosa IMS pada wanita penjaja seks tidak langsung p-Value 0,241, penggunaan kondom dengan pelanggan p-value 0,346. Alasan berobat p-Value 0,000. lama menjadi pekerja seks p-Value 0,091. douching vagina p value 0,245. Penggunaan antibiotic p-value 0,004. Saran untuk petugas outreach lebih meningkatkan promosi penggunaan kondom dan pengambil kebijakan bahwa penggunaan antibiotic untuk dosis tunggal lebih baik ditinjau kembali mengingat IMS masih tinggi, dan potesial resistensi obat antibiotik.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude, and Preventive Practices towards Sexually Transmitted Infections among Preparatory School Students in West Gojjam Zone, Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Ayalnesh Asmamaw Kassie ◽  
Temesgen Worku Gudayu ◽  
Bilen Mekonnen Araya
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Preventive Practice ◽  
Preventive Practices

Background. Sexually transmitted infections are major public health concerns that mostly affect adolescents and young people. Hence, the aim of this study was to assess students’ knowledge, attitude, and preventive practice towards sexually transmitted infections and the associated factors. Methods. A school-based cross-sectional study was conducted from October 24 to November 4, 2018. A sample size of 845 was calculated and a 1-stage sampling technique was employed. Data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire. The data were entered into Epi-Info 7.2 and analyzed using IBM SPSS version 25 software. The descriptive result was presented in text, figure, and tables. Also, bivariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses were done to identify associated factors. Then the adjusted odds ratio and its 95% confidence interval were computed. And a p value of <0.05 was considered to assert statistical significance. Results. Half of the respondents (50.5%) had good knowledge on sexually transmitted infections. Also, 46.4% of students had a good preventive practice. However, only 38.4% of students had an appropriate attitude towards sexually transmitted infections. Being a male (AOR: 1.58 (95% CI: (1.19, 2.09)) and having employed father (AOR: 1.97 (95% CI: (1.18, 3.30)) predicted good knowledge. Similarly, secondary and above level of paternal education (AOR: 2.16 (95% CI: (1.28, 3.64)) and having a farmer father (AOR: 1.77 (95% CI: (1.04, 3.02)) predicted appropriate attitude. Predictors of preventive practices included elder age (AOR: 2.33 (95% CI: (1.27, 4.28)), never had sexual intercourse (AOR: 1.44 (95% CI: (1.07, 1.94)), and having good knowledge on STIs (AOR: 1.53 (95% CI: (1.16, 2.02)). Conclusion. The proportion of students that had good knowledge, appropriate attitude, and good preventive practice towards STIs were low. Personal and parental factors predicted students’ knowledge, attitude, and preventive practices. Hence, creating awareness need to be strengthened.

scholarly journals PRACTICES FOR THE PREVENTION OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raquel Conceição de Almeida Ramos ◽  
Thelma Spindola ◽  
Claudia Silvia Rocha Oliveira ◽  
Elizabeth Rose Costa Martins ◽  
Giselle da Silva Figueiredo Lima ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sexual Practices ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Steady Partner ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
The University

ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the sexual practices adopted by university students for the prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections Method: a quantitative, descriptive and cross-sectional study, conducted in 2016, at a private university in the municipality of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A convenience sample was selected, stratified by gender, of 768 students who answered a self-administered questionnaire, structured with variables of sociodemographic characterization and related to knowledge about sexually transmitted infections, sexual practices, prevention practices and care with sexual health. In the analysis, descriptive statistics, chi-square tests and analysis of variance were used, with a significance level of 5%. Results: most of the university students ‒ 654 (85.16%) ‒ had an active sex life and 480 (62.54%) did not use condoms in all their sexual encounters. Among the participants, 509 (84.83%) said they had sexual intercourse with a steady partner, of which 224 (44.01%) used a condom. In the investigated group, 313 (47.86%) had relationships with casual partners, with 199 (63.58%) reporting having used a condom. Among the participants, 174 (26.61%) had their sexual practices classified as adequate/satisfactory. Conclusion: the findings show that the university students investigated present a risk behavior for Sexually Transmitted Infections due to inadequate/unsatisfactory sexual practices. Health education actions should consider cultural and individual aspects of the group in order to encourage reflection on practices for the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases.

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.

DESCRIBING STI/STD AND CONDOM USE BEHAVIOR AMONG POLICE EMPLOYEES IN POLICE TRAINING COLLEGE AT SHEHDADPUR, SANGHAR, SINDH

1970 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 5-9
Author(s):  
Abdul Jabbar ◽  
Sheh Mureed ◽  
Walid Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Condom Use ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Police Training ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Sexual Practices ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Hiv Aids

Background: STI/STD are diseases related with unsafe sexual practices or infections. It is estimated that more than 340 million new cases of curable sexually transmitted infections. Throughout the world in men and women aged15–49 years, with the largest proportion in the region of south and south-east Asia, Followed by sub Saharan Africa, and Latin American and the Caribbean.Objectives: To assess the perception and awareness regarding STI/STD and use of condom and to assess the barriers for condom use as prevention of STI/STD among police Employees.Methods: A cross sectional study was design to collect data from male police employees of police training college of Shahdadpur, Sanghar, aged 20 to 50 years, and total study sample was calculated to be 105. A questionnaire was developed for collection of the data, and data was analyzed by using different tools of MS-excel and SPSS 20.0 versions.Results: 90% of the participants were aware about sexually transmitted infections (STIS), 82% were also aware that to be limited only one sexual partner .75% of them were known that condom can protect from STIS. Whereas 90% of the participants believed that by sharing food with any STI patient it does not spread the disease.94% participants were aware that the STIS and HIV/AIDS can be transmitted from mother to her child during pregnancy. Overall 80% were aware about hepatitis A, B, C and HIV/AIDS and remaining 90% were unaware about other STIS.Conclusion: The study concludes that police employees has high level of knowledge about condom usage as prevention of STIs but stigma attached with usage of condoms as they feel shy by purchasing the condoms.

scholarly journals Awareness and Knowledge of Sexually Transmitted Infections among Secondary School Adolescents in Ado Ekiti, South Western Nigeria

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. O. Amu ◽  
P. T. Adegun
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Modes Of Transmission

Objective. To determine the awareness and knowledge of sexually transmitted infections among adolescents in Ado, South Western Nigeria. Methods. The study was a descriptive cross-sectional design. Five hundred and fifty adolescents selected from public and private secondary schools in Ado Local Government Area of Ekiti State were recruited using a multistage sampling technique. Results. Four hundred and ninety-nine (92.4%) respondents had heard about sexually transmitted infections before, the three most important sources of information being electronic media (68.7%); teachers (68.1%); and print media (44.9%). Eighty percent of the respondents knew only one STI and the two most commonly mentioned ones were HIV/AIDS (78.0%) and gonorrhea (23.0%). More than 75% of the respondents knew the modes of transmission of STIs while some of them equally had misconceptions. The most important symptoms mentioned were weight loss (77.4%), painful micturition (68.9%), and genital ulcer (54.1%). On the whole, only 6.9% of the respondents had good knowledge of STIs; the rest had fair and poor knowledge. Conclusion. Secondary school adolescents in Ado Local Government Area have only a fair knowledge of sexually transmitted diseases. STI studies should be inculcated into the school curriculum and media publicity/enlightenment campaigns about them should be intensified.

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