Perceptions of tertiary students on the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases (STDS) using condoms -a case study of students of Tamale campus of the University for Development Studies
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towards STDs, among students of University for Development Studies (UDS).
The research design: data was collected by using a quantitative survey using self-answered questionnaire, from
a sample of one hundred and thirty-four (n=134) out of a total student population of 3,881, using the simple
random sampling technique in the data gathering process.
Results/findings: out of the sample size of 134 students aged 15-44, 46.3% were males and 53.7% were females.
About 24.6%, (n=33) have ever had sex without a condom. The study revealed that 99.3% ever heard of STDs,
85.1% had either below or average knowledge about the causes of STDs, 55.2% had knowledge above average
on the prevention of STDs and more than 90% of the student sampled indicated that STDs are very common.
Interestingly, 6.7% of the sampled population said STDs are mainly female infections.
Recommendations: There is need for wider education at various levels of the educational system on STDs by
health care providers, and effective collaboration among health care providers, social activists, NGOs and
tertiary students to promote peer education on STDs prevention among students.
ABSTRACT- Background: Women of all races and ethnicities are at risk of cervical cancer. India, around 0.95 million new cases are detected yearly with high burden of 0.63 million. India bears about one fifth of the world’s burden of cervical cancer. Although fatality is high but cancers are largely preventable by effective screening programmes. Design: The present quasi-experimental study was conducted among female students studying in degree colleges from Feb. 2013 to Sept. 2013. Intervention: Educational intervention was conducted through sessions of participatory learning approach which included lectures using power-point, chalk and talk and question-answers method. Data was collected twice by administering predesigned questionnaire and conducting focus group discussion. Data Analysis: Data entered and analyzed using Epi Info 2000. To analyze qualitative information Atlas ti software was used. Paired t-test was used to measure the effect of intervention. Results: Total 149 students were the part of the study and successfully followed. Mean age of the participant was 18.5 years. Out of the 149 participants 4.1% had family history of the cancer. In the study it was observed that 18.8% had not ever heard about the cancer. In the post intervention test significant improvement was seen in all three parameters viz knowledge, attitude and practices. Conclusion: Continuing Educational interventions should be started at all level which highlights the importance of screening and prevention of cancer in women. Key-words- Cervical Cancer, Women, Perception Barriers, Effectiveness
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The STUDY of the DISTRIBUTION and DETERMINANTS of HEALTH-RELATED STATES in specified POPULATIONS, and the application of this study to CONTROL of health problems."
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Population study typically refers to a study of a group of individuals that is taken from the general population, have similar characteristics, for example, health condition, sex or age. There are several reasons for taking such studies related to such a specific group, and this may include the risk of contracting a disease or response to a drug. Examples of such study groups include school going age adolescents, newborn babies, pregnant women between the age of 20 and 40 years, aged population, among others.
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For this kind of study group, it should include all school attending students of ages between 14 years and 24 years, should be conducted and published between 1990 and 2015, be a cross-sectional studies, the studies should focus on knowledge as well as awareness of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases among the adolescents, and lastly the studies should have measurement of knowledge or awareness (Health protection Surveillance Centre, 2005).
Exclusion Criteria
The exclusion criteria should include case reports, non-specific risk groups (such as the drug users, homosexuals, etc.), studies that seek to evaluate intervention programs, review, expert opinions, editorials, letters, and studies that are mainly on sexual activities and or behaviors.
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Perceptions of tertiary students on the prevention of sexually
transmitted diseases (STDS) using condoms -a case study of
students of Tamale campus of the University for Development
Studies
Michael Wombeogo, Thomas Bavo Azongo, Dominic Abugri.
PhD1
Lecturer, Department of Allied Health Science, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University for
Development Studies, Tamale Campus. Post Office Box 1350. Tamale, Ghana.
PhD). Lecturer, Department of Allied Health Science, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University for
Development Studies, Tamale Campus. Post Office Box 1350. Tamale, Ghana.
2
Lecturer, Department of Allied Health Science, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University for
Development Studies, Tamale Campus. Post Office Box 1350. Tamale, Ghana.
Abstract
The purpose of the study was to evaluate tertiary student’s sexual behaviour and their knowledge and attitudes
towards STDs, among students of University for Development Studies (UDS).
The research design: data was collected by using a quantitative survey using self-answered questionnaire, from
a sample of one hundred and thirty-four (n=134) out of a total student population of 3,881, using the simple
random sampling technique in the data gathering process.
Results/findings: out of the sample size of 134 students aged 15-44, 46.3% were males and 53.7% were females.
About 24.6%, (n=33) have ever had sex without a condom. The study revealed that 99.3% ever heard of STDs,
85.1% had either below or average knowledge about the causes of STDs, 55.2% had knowledge above average
on the prevention of STDs and more than 90% of the student sampled indicated that STDs are very common.
Interestingly, 6.7% of the sampled population said STDs are mainly female infections.
Recommendations: There is need for wider education at various levels of the educational system on STDs by
health care providers, and effective collaboration among health care providers, social activists, NGOs and
tertiary students to promote peer education on STDs prevention among students.
I. Introduction and background of the study area
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) are infections acquired mainly (about 95%) through unprotected
hetero or homo sexual activities of persons and include HIV/AIDs, gonorrhoea, syphilis, hepatitis B, among
others. STDs are predominant among the youth aged 16-25 years (Ghana Education Service, 2008) who fall
within the more sexually active age bracket, of which majority are tertiary students.
The School of Medicine and Health sciences is the Tamale campus and the latest amongst the three
campuses of University for Development Studies to be established. It has a total student population of 3,881
who are pursuing various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes from all parts of Ghana and other
neighbouring countries.
Due to inadequate hostel facilities on campus, majority of the students stay in rented accommodation
within a nearby suburb of Tamale called Dungu.
II. Problem statement
The increasing prevalence rate of STDs such as HIV/AIDs among the age group of 20-25 years (WHO,
2011) is a threat to future workforce of this nation and therefore calls for proper understanding of factors
contributing to this trend. With an increasing number of people living with STDs, tertiary students are
categorised as highly vulnerable group for the disease.
Additionally, the use of preventive measures against STDs infection by the youth is said to be significantly
low (WHO, 2010). As majority of tertiary students are in this youthful category, it is necessary to know their
understanding and knowledge of this menace; and more importantly their attitudes and perception towards STDs
in general. Do they have enough information about the way STDs are transmitted, treated, and how those known
to be infected are treated by people around them? Again, is STDs viewed as a disease of a given group of people
with a particular social class?
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Lead researcher, School of Medicine and health Sciences, UDS, Tamale
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Hence, this study is designed to assess all these factors for a better guidance and planning in curbing the menace
among the youth in tertiary schools in Ghana.
Aims/objectives
The general aim and purpose of the study was to evaluate tertiary student’s sexual behaviour through
their knowledge and attitudes towards STDs. Specifically the study aimed set out to” assess the knowledge level
of students about STDs, evaluate their sexual behaviour, assess their perception and attitude towards the use of
condoms against STDs.
III. Materials and methods
One hundred and thirty four (134) students of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences of UDS
were used. A cross sectional survey was used in the data gathering process. Permission to conduct the survey
was granted in accordance with the requirements of the University ethical standards. The sample comprised 150
students, of which 16 students did not respond, thus bringing the sample to 134, (62 males and 72 females).
The questionnaires were distributed by the researchers to the students at random. A self-administered, English
language questionnaire in the English language comprising mainly multiple-choice items was developed for the
students using a random sampling technique.
The data gathered was analysed using SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences, Version 12)
and checks performed to ensure accuracy. Frequencies were assessed for each question to verify that responses
were within the defined range of possible values. Incorrect entries were examined and verified against the
original questionnaires. In addition all missing responses were recorded and checked against the original
questionnaire.
IV. Results
Demographic data
Figure 1 the age group of respondents
This distribution clearly shows that most of the students in the tertiary institution are in their adolescent and
early adulthood.
Figure 2 Sex of respondents
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15-24 25-34 35-44
46.3%
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FEMALE
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Majority of the respondents were females (72 representing 53.7%) and males (62 representing 46.3%)
Figure 3 Religious affiliations of respondents
Most of the respondents interviewed are religiously affiliated to Christianity (n=91 representing 67.9%) and
Muslim (n=43 representing 32.1%).
Assessment of knowledge level
Table 1 Distribution of respondents who ever heard of STDs
OPTIONS FREQUENCES PERCENTAGE
YES 133 99.3%
NO 1 0.7%
TOTAL 134 100%
From the table above, almost all the respondents have ever heard of the term STDs (n=133, 99.3%).
This shows that at least respondents have some information about STDs. Majority said their source of
information was through radio/television, public lectures, friends and families and from the hospital. Table 2
below presents a summary of the sources where respondents had their information about STDs
Table 2 Distribution of source of information about STDs
SOURSE FRIQUENCY PERCENTAGE
Radio/Television 65 48.5
Hospital 10 7.5
Family/ Friends 19 14.2
Public lecture 40 29.9
Causes of STDs
Under the assessment of the knowledge level of respondents about the causative organisms of STDs,
three correct causes were listed for respondents to tick those they think are correct. We assessed them by
grading the number of correct answer they had into “below average”, “average” and “above average”.
Virus
Bacteria
Parasite
A student who ticks only one of the above is graded as below average, one who ticks two is average and one
who ticks all the three is above average in terms of knowledge about the causes of STDs.
Table 3 Distribution of knowledge on causative organisms of STDs
SCORE FREQUENCY PERCENTAGES (%)
BELOW AVERAGE 75 56
AVERAGE 43 32.1
ABOVE AVERAGE 16 11.9
From the Table above, (n=75, 56%) ticked only one among the causative organisms listed and for that matter
they were graded as having knowledge below average. (n=43, 32.1%) have average knowledge about the causes
of STDs and (n=16, 11.9%) have knowledge above average relating to the causes of STDs.
67.9%
32.1%
CHRISTIANS
MUSLIMS
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The findings of this study indicated that knowledge about the causes of STDs were very poor among tertiary
students. 85.1% of the tertiary students had either below or average knowledge about the causes of STDs.
Preventive measures of STDs
Under the assessment of the knowledge level of respondents about the preventive measures of STDs,
three correct measures were listed for respondents to tick those they think are correct. We assessed them by
grading the number of correct answers they had into the categories: “below average”, “average” and “above
average”.
Table 4 Distribution of preventive measures of STDS
SCORE FREQUENCY PERCENTAGES (%)
BELOW AVERAGE 12 9.0
AVERAGE 48 35.8
ABOVE AVERAGE 74 55.2
From Table 4 above, (n=12, 9.0%) ticked only one among the preventive measures listed and for that matter
they were graded as having knowledge below average. (n=48, 35.8%) have average knowledge about the
preventive measures of STDs and (n=74, 55.2%) have knowledge above average relating to the prevention of
STDs.
The findings indicated that knowledge about the prevention of STDs were averagely good among tertiary
students. Only 9.0% of the tertiary students had little knowledge about the prevention of STDs.
Table 5 Distribution of number of sex partners
Category Frequency percentage
Single sex partner 37 27.6%
Multiple sex partners 17 12.7%
Do not have sex partner 80 59.7%
Total respondents 134 100%
Under the assessment of practice and attitude, respondents were asked to indicate the number of sex partners
they have had in the last 12 months. This was put under three (3) categories; single sex partner (n=37, 27.6%),
multiple sex partners (n=17, 12.7%) and those who do not have sex partners (n=80, 59.7%). 12.7% of tertiary
students have multiple sexual partners. The table 5 above summarized this information.
Table 6 Distribution of sex without condom use
Response Frequency Percentage
YES 33 24.6%
NO 77 57.5%
NEVER HAD SEX 24 17.9%
TOTAL RESPONSE 134 100%
Respondents were asked if they have ever had sex without the use of a condom. This was discussed under three
categories; “YES” (n=33, 24.6%) “NO” (n=77, 57.5%) and “HAVE NEVER HAD SEX” (n=24, 17.9%).This
clearly shows that 24.6% of tertiary students still indulge in risky sexual behaviours without using condoms as
protective measure against sexually transmitted diseases including HIV/AIDS.
Table 7 Distribution of how often condom is used
RESPONSES FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
Always 25 18.7%
Only at the beginning of a relationship 4 3.0%
Sometimes 6 4.5%
Only when I don’t know my partner well 11 8.2%
Never 34 25.4%
Missing system 54 40.3%
In an attempt to know the attitude of students toward the use of condoms and the risk of contracting STDs
without the use of condoms, They were asked to tick options provided for them as to whether they use condoms
always, sometimes, only at the beginning of a relationship, only when the partner is not well known or never use
condom at all. Data presented in the table above showed that only 18.7% of the study population use condoms
always and 25.4% never used condom when having sex. Majority of the respondents (40.3%) failed to declare
their stands with regard to condom use.
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Table 8 Distribution of risk of getting STDs
CATEGORY FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
YES 23 17.2%
NO 96 71.6%
MISSING 15 11.2%
An attempt was made to draw a relationship between poor attitude towards condom use and risk of contacting
STDs. The table above showed that 71.6% of the respondents indicated not at risk of acquiring STDs. 17.2% of
the respondents are at risk of contracting the infection.
Table 9 Distribution of category of people respondents will confine if infected with STDS
Category Frequency Percentage
Mother 17 12.7%
Father 6 4.5%
Sex partner 29 21.%
Health worker 57 42.55
No one 25 18.7%
Respondents were asked about who they will confide in if infected with STDs? Majority (42.5%) indicated that
they will consult a health worker, followed by 21.6% who will discuss it with their partners. However, 18.7% of
respondents indicated that they will keep the problem to themselves.
Table10 Distribution of choice of treatment
Category Frequency Percentage
Hospital 119 88.8%
Drug store 4 3%
Traditional healers 7 5.2%
Live without treatment 4 3%
Table 10 above presents a summary of where to seek treatment when infected with STDs. Results showed that
88.8% of respondents will seek treatment at the hospital. 5.2% said they will seek treatment from the traditional
healers while 3%prefers going the drug stores for treatment. 3% said they will live without treatment.
Table 11 Distribution of stigmatizing those infected with STDs
Category Frequency Percentage
Agree 6 4.5%
Disagree 124 92.5
Missing 4 3%
The table 11 above indicates that 92.5% of respondents disagree with the stigmatisation of those who are
infected with STDs. those who agrees with the statement are 4.5% and those who did not declare their stands are
3%.
Table 12 distribution of STDS patients involved in indiscriminate sex
CATEGORY FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
AGREE 31 23.1%
DISAGREE 98 73.1%
MISSING 5 3.8%
Table 12 above indicates that majority (73.1%) did not agree to the statement that those infected with STDs are involved in indiscriminate sex.
23.1% support the statement that those who are infected with STDs are involved in indiscriminate sex.
Table13 Distribution of what to do if a friend is infected with STDs
Category Frequency Percentage
Support him/her to get treatment 126 94.1%
Abandon to deal with his/her problem 1 0.7%
Let everyone know his/her condition 2 1.5%
Not answered 5 3.7%
Table13 above seek to find out respondents attitude toward friends who are infected with STDs. Majority 94.1%
indicated that they will support their friends to get treatment. Those who think of letting every-one know about
their friends condition are 1.5% and 0.7% of the respondents said they will abandon their friends to deal with
their own problem. 3.7% of the respondents did not answer this question.
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Table14 Distribution of how common STDS are
Category Frequency Percentage
Yes 116 86.5%
No 12 9%
Not answered 6 4.5%
Table 14 above presents a summary of response as to whether STDs are common or not. Majority of the
respondents 86.5% indicated that STDs are common followed by 9% who thinks that STDs are not common.
4.5% of the respondents did not answer this question.
V. Conclusion/recommendation
The study shows that majority of the respondents were between the ages of 15-24. This phenomenon is
common among under graduate students since most of them came straight from SHS.
The results from the study also indicates that majority of students have heard of STDs. Only less than
1% of the studied population never heard of STDs. Respondents also indicated that their source of information
was from radio/television (48.5%) followed by public lecture 29.9%, then friends and family (14.2%). The least
source of information about STDs was from hospitals (7.5%). This shows that radio and TV can be the best
media when giving information about STDs.
The results in this study pointed out that 56% of students in tertiary institutions are graded as having
knowledge below average followed 32.1% who have average knowledge then 11.9% who have knowledge
above average relating to the causative organisms implicated in STDs.
The findings of this study indicated that knowledge about the prevention of STDs were averagely good
(91.0%) among tertiary students. Only 9.0% of the tertiary students had little knowledge about the prevention
of STDs.
The results in this study also pointed out that 40.3% of students in the tertiary institution are sexually
active with 27.6% having single sex partners and 12.7% are having multiple sex partners . Interestingly, those
who do not have sex partners are 59.7%.More so, 25.4% of tertiary students indulge in sex without the use of
condom. 18.7% use condom always, 11.2% use condom only at the beginning of a relationship when partner is
not well known. 40.3% never declared their stand; possibly they could be among the 59.7% who do not have
sex partners.
The results in the study revealed that only 17.2% of respondents indicated they are at risk of acquiring
STDs. However, 24.6% of tertiary students indulge in sex without the use of condom. The reason could be that
they are faithful to their partners.
Revelation from the study shows that 42.5% indicated that they will consult a health worker, when
infected with STDs followed by 21.6% who will discuss it with their partners. However, 18.7% of respondents
indicated that they will keep the problem to themselves for fear of being stigmatized.
Another revelation from the study showed that 88.8% of respondents sought treatment at the hospital
because they found the health facility safer, reliable and professional in administering care. 5.2% said they will
seek treatment from the traditional healers because of privacy, quick and complete cure, while 3% prefers going
to the drug stores for treatment because of privacy and good customer care. 3% said they will live without
treatment because they prefer to die with the condition than to have it known to others.
The percentage of tertiary students who disagree with stigmatization of those infected with STDs is
92.5% with their reasons being that everybody could be at risk of contracting the disease. Those who agree are
4.5% with their reason being that it is only those who involved in indiscriminate sex could be infected. 3% did
not declare their stand.
Results from study indicate that 73.1% did not agree to the statement that those infected with STDs
involved in indiscriminate sex with the reason being that the tendency of one partner not being faithful to the
other could be the cause. The percentage who supports the statement is 23.1% with their reason being that is a
punishment from God.
Another results indicated that 94.1% of tertiary students will support their friends to get treatment.
Those who think of letting every-one know about their friend’s condition are 1.5% and 0.7% of students will
abandon their friends to deal with their own problem. 3.7% of the respondents did not answer this question.
The study shows 86.5% of tertiary students believe that STDs are common, followed by 9% who thinks
that STDs are not common. 6% of the respondents did not answer this question.
Conclusion
Data analysed from the study showed that 40.3% of tertiary students are sexually active with 24.6%
indulge in sex without the use of condom. It also revealed that only 18.7% use condom always. This is a
challenge that calls for greater collaboration among health care providers and tertiary students to ensure that
condom usage is increased among students as long as they engage in active sexual relations.
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Recommendation
Based on key conclusions that emanated from the study two recommendations are made. First
Government stake-holders and NGOs interested in STDs prevention or treatment should always rely on radio or
TV as a medium of getting information about STDs to everyone.
Secondly, health care providers especially those working in the Reproductive Care Unit should ensure that
education on condom use and its application is strengthened. And they should also ensure that condoms are
always available, accessible, and affordable. They should also ensure that students are motivated to use them.
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