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 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 Knowledge, attitudes, and use of family planning methods among female secondary school students in Tanzania

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agnes Enock Ayubu ◽  
Loveluck Kusiriel Mwasha ◽  
Lucia Damian Kabeya
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Secondary School Student ◽  
Unprotected Sex ◽  
School Students ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Unintended Pregnancies ◽  
Planning Methods

Abstract Background The secondary school student population comprises adolescents aged 12–19 years, who represent around 15% of the global population. The Many adolescents are sexually active and at high risk for unwanted/unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections; however, access to family planning (FP) services for this group is limited. Girls are more susceptible to sexual reproductive health problems than boys, and are less likely to use contraceptives. Despite these challenges, there are few studies on knowledge and attitudes about FP methods among female secondary school students. This study aimed to assess knowledge, use, and attitudes toward FP methods among female secondary school students in Ilala, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Methods A descriptive cross section study was conducted from February to April 2017 among 120 female secondary school students, using multi-stage sampling. Data were collected using a structured self-administered questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to examine relationships between participants’ knowledge, attitudes, and use of FP methods. Results Most (93.33%) participants had heard about FP methods, but the majority (85.8%) had low knowledge about how these methods functioned. Although 70.83% of participants had a positive attitude toward FP methods, 29.17% thought they were at risk for sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy, and few (8.33%) had used FP. There was a significant relationship between awareness and use of FP methods (p=0.003). Conclusion Female secondary school students in Tanzania have low knowledge of FP methods. Knowledge of FP methods can help to prevent the consequences of unprotected sex among adolescent girls, and assessment of their knowledge and attitudes regarding FP methods will help in designing and implementing appropriate interventions. Key words: Family planning, knowledge, attitude, family planning method use, adolescent, student

Attitudes towards HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases in secondary school students in Izmir, Turkey: changes in time

2007 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tansu Yamazhan ◽  
Deniz Gökengin ◽  
Ekin Ertem ◽  
Röhan Sertüz ◽  
Sabri Atalay ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Hiv Aids

scholarly journals First Aid Knowledge and Attitude of Secondary School Students in Saudi Arabia

Health ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 07 (10) ◽  
pp. 1366-1378
Author(s):  
Ali S. Mobarak ◽  
Raouf M. Afifi ◽  
Amani Qulali
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
First Aid ◽  
School Students ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Sexual exploitation of adolescent students in Tanzania: Implication for social services

2018 ◽  
Vol 62 (3) ◽  
pp. 1104-1116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Budeba Petro Mlyakado ◽  
Jessica Chi-Mei Li
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Sexual Exploitation ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
School Students ◽  
Adolescent Students ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Collaborative Efforts

A considerable empirical research has been conducted on sexual exploitation of children and adolescents; however, limited information is available in developing countries. This study describes and discusses the prevalence, nature and characteristics of sexual exploitation of adolescents using data collected from 1116 secondary school students in Tanzania. Results indicate that 21 percent of the surveyed adolescent students had had at least one experience of sexual exploitation. Being a female, living in rural areas and being aged above 15 years were associated with high risk of sexual exploitation. This study underscores gender- and locality-specific social work interventional requirements, with emphasis on interdisciplinary collaborative efforts.

Knowledge and attitudes regarding hepatitis viruses among secondary-school students in Menoufia governorate

2015 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 415 ◽  
Author(s):  
AsherfAbdo Ahmed Elseidy ◽  
MohmoudAbo Salem ◽  
HowaidaAl Shazaly ◽  
Aml Salama
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Hepatitis Viruses ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes
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