Sexuell übertragbare Infektionen bei Jugendlichen

Weissenbacher, E. R.; Weissenrieder, Nikolaus

doi:10.1007/3-540-29718-9_40

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“…Combined with the higher number of sexual partners, university students are more likely to contract sexually transmitted infections (STIs), which also implies a risk for their sexual partners (Riemenschneider et al 2017 ). The age group of university students is also often affected by STIs which are asymptomatic, additionally increasing the risk of transmission (Weissenbacher and Weissenrieder 2006 ). Against this background, STI-protective behaviors seem to be necessary.…”

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Prevention and health promotion regarding sexually transmitted infections (STI) among university students in Germany

Voegele

Polenz

2023

J Public Health (Berl.)

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Aim University students are sexually active, and the sexual risk behavior of this group is higher than that of the general population. The prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) emphasizes the need for comprehensive knowledge about behaviors for STI protection and the actual realization of these behaviors. Subject and methods First, an online questionnaire was developed to record the knowledge and realization of STI-protective behaviors among students at Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HUAS) to conduct quantitative cross-sectional interviews. The sample included 1532 students. Specific aspects of the interview are based on lower response rates. The correlations were then tested by Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient and Pearson’s chi-squared test. Results Significant positive correlations were identified between the self-efficacy (SE) and the use of condoms, STI vaccinations, STI tests, and HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Significant negative correlations were suggested between substance use and the use of condoms and the use of PrEP and the intake of antiretroviral therapy (ART). Significant positive correlations were identified between the knowledge about STI-protective behaviors and the usage of STI-protective vaccinations, STI tests, and ART. Significant positive correlations were identified between the experiences in terms of STIs and the knowledge about STI-protective vaccinations, use of PrEP, and use of ART. Conclusion Moreover, the results indicate that students with a divergent sexual identity have a higher level of knowledge about STI-protective behaviors. The sexual health of university students should be improved by preventive measures to improve the sexual health of individual students and their social environments.

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confidence: 99%