Knowledge, attitude and preventive practices of sexually transmitted infections among unmarried youths in an urban community in Lagos State, Nigeria

Oluwole, Esther O.; Oyekanmi, Oluwatobiloba D; Ogunyemi, Adedoyin; Osanyin, Gbemisola Eniola

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“…Based on the results from this study, most of the study participants had some knowledge on STIs. Findings from the study revealed that 90.2% had heard of STIs which is consistent with the findings of a study that was conducted in Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria which reported 92.4% awareness among study participants slightly lower than another study in Malaysia [15] where 95% of the study participants had some knowledge on STIs and in Lagos state Nigeria, in which 97% of the respondent's reported awareness of STIs [16]. The authors of a study carried out in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria reported that secondary school adolescent had good knowledge about sexually transmitted infections [15].…”

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“…Findings from the study revealed that 90.2% had heard of STIs which is consistent with the findings of a study that was conducted in Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria which reported 92.4% awareness among study participants slightly lower than another study in Malaysia [15] where 95% of the study participants had some knowledge on STIs and in Lagos state Nigeria, in which 97% of the respondent's reported awareness of STIs [16]. The authors of a study carried out in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria reported that secondary school adolescent had good knowledge about sexually transmitted infections [15]. This finding is slightly higher than other studies carried out in some parts of Nigeria where majority (84.7% and 79%) of the study participants had heard about STI and gotten information about the infection from the internet, teachers and schools and electronic media.…”

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Knowledge, understanding, and healthcare seeking behaviour of adolescent schoolgirls on sexually transmitted infections in Jalingo Taraba State

Adekeye¹,

Lot²,

Tagotikai³

2022

GSC Biol. Pharm. Sci.

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Background: Sexually transmitted infections are communicable infections acquired through sexual contact. They remain a major public health problem associated with high mortality and morbidity globally with an estimated 499million new infections each year globally influencing the quality of life, sexual, reproductive health including maternal and child health and affecting mostly young people especially in low- and middle-income countries from which adolescent female are most vulnerable and affected. Methodology: A descriptive cross sectional study design was conducted where a multistage sampling was used in selecting a total of 317 study participants. A structured self-administered questionnaire was utilized in this study. Data collected was analyzed and results were presented using appropriate tables and charts. Chi square test was carried out to check association between some socio-demographic characteristics and knowledge, understanding and healthcare seeking behaviours at P<0.05 level of significance. Result: A total of 317 adolescent schoolgirls from 2private and 2 public secondary school participated in the study. Majority of the study participants had heard about STIs 267(90.2%) with teachers and the media as their major source of information for STIs. Overall, 33.1% of the participant had good knowledge, 48.3% are fairly knowledgeable while 18.6% had poor knowledge of STIs. Understanding of information about STIs was limited where majority of the participants do not perceive themselves to be at risk of contracting STIs. The proportion of healthcare seeking among participants was low and care seeking was majorly from informal sources 36 % (traditional healer) participants also, pointed out confidentiality as major barrier to seeking healthcare. Conclusion: Knowledge among the study participants was fair for general knowledge but lacked depth, thus pointing out the need for a culturally appropriate comprehensive sexuality educational curriculum, that will improve the overall knowledge of STIs since adolescence provide opportunity to mitigate risk. Another need highlighted by this study is that of a youth friendly affordable sexual and reproductive health service free of discrimination that is accessible to adolescents especially girls.

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Knowledge, understanding, and healthcare seeking behaviour of adolescent schoolgirls on sexually transmitted infections in Jalingo Taraba State

Adekeye¹,

Lot²,

Tagotikai³

2022

GSC Biol. Pharm. Sci.

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“…Moreover, studies conducted in Nigeria among young people suggest moderate to low levels of knowledge about STI prevention, symptoms, and transmission. 41 , 42 …”

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Enhancing HIV Self-Testing Among Nigerian Youth: Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy of the 4 Youth by Youth Study Using Crowdsourced Youth-Led Strategies

Iwelunmor

Ezechi

Obiezu-Umeh

et al. 2022

AIDS Patient Care and STDs

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Although HIV self-testing (HIVST) has expanded in many regions, a few HIVST services have been tailored for and organized by youth. Innovative HIVST models are needed to differentiate testing services and generate local demand for HIVST among youth. The current pilot study aimed at examining the feasibility and efficacy of crowdsourced youth-led strategies to enhance HIVST as well as sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing. Teams of youth iteratively developed HIVST interventions using crowdsourcing approaches and apprenticeship training. Five interventions were selected and then evaluated among youth (ages 14–24) from September 2019 to March 2020. Given the similar outcomes and approaches, we present cumulative data from the completed interventions. We assessed HIVST uptake (self-report), STI uptake (facility reports for gonorrhea, syphilis, hepatitis B, and chlamydia testing), and quality of youth participation. Mixed-effect logistic regression models estimated intervention effects at baseline and 6 months. Of the 388 youths enrolled, 25.3% were aged 14–19, 58.0% were male, and 54.1% had completed secondary education. We observed a significant increase in HIVST from 3 months compared with 6 months (20% vs. 90%; p < 0.001). Among those who received an HIVST at 3 months, 324 out of 388 were re-tested at 6 months. We also observed significant increases in testing for all four STIs: syphilis (5–48%), gonorrhea (5–43%), chlamydia (1–45%), and hepatitis B testing (14–55%) from baseline to the 6-month follow-up. Youth participation in the intervention was robust. Youth-led HIVST intervention approaches were feasible and resulted in increased HIV/STI test uptake. Further research on the effectiveness of these HIVST services is needed.

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“…and an online calculator from Statistic, UK [34]. For calculation, we assumed a 95% confidence interval (CI), a Zα=1.96, statistical β-power of 80% (Zβ=0.84), a sample proportion in group 1 (P1) of 0.60, and a sample proportion in group 2 (P2) of 0.33 following a previous study [22,35]. The details of the formula are described below.…”

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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Towards Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Women of Reproductive Age in an Urban Community Health Centre in Indonesia

Winarto¹,

Habiburrahman²,

Kusuma³

et al. 2023

TOPHJ

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Introduction Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), an emerging public health burden, are increasing due to a lack of understanding about their prevention. Objective To understand the association between STI-related knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) among women of reproductive age in an urban community health centre in Jakarta, Indonesia. Material and Methods A cross-sectional study and consecutive sampling technique were employed on 50 women using a structured, self-administered questionnaire. All data were analysed using Spearman’s rank correlation, χ2, or Fisher’s exact test to test the hypothesis. Results Encountered women had an average age of 26.80 ± 4.64 years, were married (74%), primiparous (46%), and with a high level of education (88%). The median scores for attitude and knowledge were 76.90 and 79.20, respectively, and there was a moderate correlation between these scores (ρ=0.482, p<0.001). 84% of individuals had good knowledge, and 88% of respondents had a positive attitude. Overall, practice insight was moderate, with the rate of abstinence, using condoms, suggesting condoms, and stigmatising persons with HIV/AIDS being 54%, 32%, 2%, and 36%, respectively. Education level was a significant predictor of knowledge, and women’s attitudes toward STIs were associated with their knowledge (OR 7.80, p=0.044). There was no relationship between socio-demographic profiles and the KAP of STIs. Knowledge and attitude did not contribute significantly towards abstinence, using condoms, suggesting condoms, and HIV/AIDS-related stigmatisation due to the complexity of practice actualisation related to theories of planned behaviour. Conclusion STI-related knowledge and attitude correlate well, but this study found that neither predicts STI-related practice.

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Knowledge, attitude and preventive practices of sexually transmitted infections among unmarried youths in an urban community in Lagos State, Nigeria

Cited by 19 publications

References 13 publications

Knowledge, understanding, and healthcare seeking behaviour of adolescent schoolgirls on sexually transmitted infections in Jalingo Taraba State

Knowledge, understanding, and healthcare seeking behaviour of adolescent schoolgirls on sexually transmitted infections in Jalingo Taraba State

Enhancing HIV Self-Testing Among Nigerian Youth: Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy of the 4 Youth by Youth Study Using Crowdsourced Youth-Led Strategies

Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Towards Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Women of Reproductive Age in an Urban Community Health Centre in Indonesia

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