This document summarizes a study on the sexual health education of traditional college students. The study assessed college students aged 18-24 through an online survey about their sexual activity, education, and knowledge of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Key findings include: most respondents were sexually active but half did not always practice safe sex; over 60% had been tested for STIs with 20% testing positive; and while the majority received sexual education, only two-thirds knew their university provides STI testing. The study aimed to evaluate students' STI knowledge and the role of education in prevention.
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The negative impacts of adolescent sexuality problems among secondary school ...lukeman Joseph Ade shittu
This study was conducted to focus on the negative health outcomes related to sexual behaviour in adolescents and young adults attending public school in the Oworonshoki region of Lagos, Nigeria, Africa. Since, there is a relative dearth of knowledge on adolescents who face unique and challenging economics, health and education problems in our society. Data on the socio-demographic characteristics, prevalence and knowledge towards STD including HIV/AIDS, prevalence of sexual abuse practice/sexual behaviour, family planning awareness and acceptance including abortion practice were sorted out using self structured questionnaires and administered to 60% of student’s population using a stratified random sampling technique. 55.8% lived with both parents. While, 50.3% of the mothers had basic secondary school qualifications, 72.4% of them are traders. 61.5% had sex education were from misinformed friends/peers while 51% had no basic knowledge about sexual behavioral practice and attitude towards STDs/AIDS (HIV). STD has a prevalence of 34 and 41% of boys used condoms for preventing STI/HIV transmission and unwanted pregnancies. One out of every five sexually active teenagers has experienced forced sex, especially among the circumcised girls who were more sexually active than the uncircumcised girls. 60% of girls between ages of 12 and 18 years had more than one unsafe abortion with severe vaginal bleeding (haemorrhage) as the chief complication. However, 65% of the girls did abortion for fear of leaving school and financial hardship as the reasons.
National studies have demonstrated that LGBTQ adolescents are disproportionately impacted by negative health outcomes including STDs, HIV, and unplanned pregnancy. In 2014, Essential Access Health surveyed LAUSD school-based Wellness Centers; gaps in current knowledge and practice related to inclusive clinical care of LGBTQ patients were identified. In 2016, we implemented staff trainings to improve LGBTQ-inclusive services. Based on training evaluation, areas for further technical assistance were identified, and used to develop online training resources. This presentation will discuss tools and best practices for implementing trainings on inclusive care.
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The negative impacts of adolescent sexuality problems among secondary school ...lukeman Joseph Ade shittu
This study was conducted to focus on the negative health outcomes related to sexual behaviour in adolescents and young adults attending public school in the Oworonshoki region of Lagos, Nigeria, Africa. Since, there is a relative dearth of knowledge on adolescents who face unique and challenging economics, health and education problems in our society. Data on the socio-demographic characteristics, prevalence and knowledge towards STD including HIV/AIDS, prevalence of sexual abuse practice/sexual behaviour, family planning awareness and acceptance including abortion practice were sorted out using self structured questionnaires and administered to 60% of student’s population using a stratified random sampling technique. 55.8% lived with both parents. While, 50.3% of the mothers had basic secondary school qualifications, 72.4% of them are traders. 61.5% had sex education were from misinformed friends/peers while 51% had no basic knowledge about sexual behavioral practice and attitude towards STDs/AIDS (HIV). STD has a prevalence of 34 and 41% of boys used condoms for preventing STI/HIV transmission and unwanted pregnancies. One out of every five sexually active teenagers has experienced forced sex, especially among the circumcised girls who were more sexually active than the uncircumcised girls. 60% of girls between ages of 12 and 18 years had more than one unsafe abortion with severe vaginal bleeding (haemorrhage) as the chief complication. However, 65% of the girls did abortion for fear of leaving school and financial hardship as the reasons.
National studies have demonstrated that LGBTQ adolescents are disproportionately impacted by negative health outcomes including STDs, HIV, and unplanned pregnancy. In 2014, Essential Access Health surveyed LAUSD school-based Wellness Centers; gaps in current knowledge and practice related to inclusive clinical care of LGBTQ patients were identified. In 2016, we implemented staff trainings to improve LGBTQ-inclusive services. Based on training evaluation, areas for further technical assistance were identified, and used to develop online training resources. This presentation will discuss tools and best practices for implementing trainings on inclusive care.
Sex- and Age-specific Increases in Suicide Attempts by Self-Poisoning in the ...Δρ. Γιώργος K. Κασάπης
There was a more than twofold increase in the rate of suspected self-poisoning suicide cases between 2011 and 2018, according to a new study that looked at more than 1.6 million such cases.
Here’s what else you need to know:
•Overall trends: Cases of suicide attempts by self-poisoning doubled in those aged 10-18 between 2011 and 2018, rising from around 39,000 to more than 78,000.
•Gender: More girls than boys attempted suicide by self-poisoning. The rate of intentional attempts among girls 10-18 also steadily increased from 2011-2018.
•Outcomes: The number of serious outcomes — including death and hospitalizations — as a result of the poisoning increased 235% between 2000 and 2018, and more than 1,400 children died.
Using Everett Rogers' Diffusion of Innovations Theory an intervention for automatic STI screening for adolescents is applied to primary care settings in Baltimore, Maryland.
The adolescent stage is a period of turmoil marked with enormous vibrancy, discovery, innovation and hope and also the time when many of them initiate sexual relationships and involvement. This can be a challenging time for young people who are becoming aware of their sexual and reproductive rights and needs, and who rely on their families, peers, schools, media and health service providers for affirmation, advice, information and the skills to navigate is sometimes a difficult transition to adulthood. The subject on sex has been surrounded by mystery and beclouded by dark silence as neither parents nor teachers are ready to discuss it with teenagers despite unplanned pregnancies, dropping out of school by students, Sexually Transmitted Infections among teenagers. The study investigated influence of teen contraceptive use) on academic achievement among public secondary school students in Bungoma South Sub-County, Kenya. The study adopted Albert Bandura’s Social Cognitive Theory postulated in 1986. A descriptive research design was used with target population of 3774 Form 3 students. A sample of 400 students was selected using, Miller, L.R. & Brewer, J.D. (2003) mathematical formula and stratified randomly from 52 schools and conveniently selected equally between boys and girls. Data was collected using structured interview schedule and questionnaire and analyzed descriptively. Results highlights most students were aware about contraceptive use with females slightly more than males and media was the major source of information on contraceptive use while parents/guardians had no significant contribution since teenagers rarely receive their first information on sexual matters from their parents. More than half of the sexually active students used contraceptives though it still interfered with their academic performance. This paper points at sex education curriculum in schools, setting up reproductive health institutions for the youth and distribution of contraceptives among teenagers which has a bearing on students’ performance.
Presentation given by Susan Maloney, in collaboration with James Nordin and Leif Solberg, at the American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) annual meeting on February 17, 2010
Sex- and Age-specific Increases in Suicide Attempts by Self-Poisoning in the ...Δρ. Γιώργος K. Κασάπης
There was a more than twofold increase in the rate of suspected self-poisoning suicide cases between 2011 and 2018, according to a new study that looked at more than 1.6 million such cases.
Here’s what else you need to know:
•Overall trends: Cases of suicide attempts by self-poisoning doubled in those aged 10-18 between 2011 and 2018, rising from around 39,000 to more than 78,000.
•Gender: More girls than boys attempted suicide by self-poisoning. The rate of intentional attempts among girls 10-18 also steadily increased from 2011-2018.
•Outcomes: The number of serious outcomes — including death and hospitalizations — as a result of the poisoning increased 235% between 2000 and 2018, and more than 1,400 children died.
Using Everett Rogers' Diffusion of Innovations Theory an intervention for automatic STI screening for adolescents is applied to primary care settings in Baltimore, Maryland.
The adolescent stage is a period of turmoil marked with enormous vibrancy, discovery, innovation and hope and also the time when many of them initiate sexual relationships and involvement. This can be a challenging time for young people who are becoming aware of their sexual and reproductive rights and needs, and who rely on their families, peers, schools, media and health service providers for affirmation, advice, information and the skills to navigate is sometimes a difficult transition to adulthood. The subject on sex has been surrounded by mystery and beclouded by dark silence as neither parents nor teachers are ready to discuss it with teenagers despite unplanned pregnancies, dropping out of school by students, Sexually Transmitted Infections among teenagers. The study investigated influence of teen contraceptive use) on academic achievement among public secondary school students in Bungoma South Sub-County, Kenya. The study adopted Albert Bandura’s Social Cognitive Theory postulated in 1986. A descriptive research design was used with target population of 3774 Form 3 students. A sample of 400 students was selected using, Miller, L.R. & Brewer, J.D. (2003) mathematical formula and stratified randomly from 52 schools and conveniently selected equally between boys and girls. Data was collected using structured interview schedule and questionnaire and analyzed descriptively. Results highlights most students were aware about contraceptive use with females slightly more than males and media was the major source of information on contraceptive use while parents/guardians had no significant contribution since teenagers rarely receive their first information on sexual matters from their parents. More than half of the sexually active students used contraceptives though it still interfered with their academic performance. This paper points at sex education curriculum in schools, setting up reproductive health institutions for the youth and distribution of contraceptives among teenagers which has a bearing on students’ performance.
Presentation given by Susan Maloney, in collaboration with James Nordin and Leif Solberg, at the American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) annual meeting on February 17, 2010
The health benefits of Smoking Cessation such as Better sex, Improved fertility, Younger looking skin, Whiter teeth, Better breathing, Longer life, Less stress, Improved smell and taste, More energy and Healthier loved ones are discussed in this presentation.
I'm practicing as Individual Consultant for Mental Health Care. I do consult to individuals from Corporates, Businessmen, Professionals, Artists, Sportsmen and Students. I consult individuals and small groups for
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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Migrant Workers’ Wives on HIVAIDS in Bang...Md. Tarek Hossain
In Bangladesh, the targets under MDG-6 are to halt the spread of HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases by 2015 and reverse the spread of the diseases. The increasing trend of HIV/AIDS positively indicates that country is on the brink of a nationwide crisis. Mobility is a key structural factor that has been linked to increased HIV incidence and vulnerability globally. Bangladeshi migrant workers suffer problems found among other internal and international migrant groups including socioeconomic and power inequalities, limited social capital, loneliness, and coping with different cultural norms relating to sex. HIV transmission from international migrant workers who have returned and are HIV positive has been mostly restricted to their spouses, although the degree of spousal transmission and couples in which one person is HIV positive and putting the other at high risk has not been evaluated methodically in Bangladesh. Given the large numbers of people on the move, ensuring the rights and access to HIV prevention, treatment and care and support services for the wives of these migrant workers is a crucial component of an effective regional response to HIV. Therefore, it is important to analyze the knowledge, attitude and practice level of these groups of women. Therefore, the present study aims to analyze the knowledge, attitude and practice of wives of the emigrant workers of Bangladesh and factors that may influence their health decisions. Seven
(7) districts from seven (7) administrative divisions of the country were selected purposively as the study area. The study areas include Tangail (Dhaka division), Comilla (Chittagong division), Moulovibazar (Sylhet division), Meherpur (Khulna division), Dinajpur (Rangpur division), Barisal (Barisal division) and Serajganj (Rajshahi division). Women at their reproductive age from selected households of these seven districts, whose heads are/used to be a migrant worker, was the study subject. Respondents also include health service professionals from the study areas. The general knowledge/ perception, attitudes, and practices were assessed through qualitative study method while a quantitative socio economic survey was also done to attain information related to respondents’ age, education, income and expenditure. The tools include in-depth interview (II), focus group discussion (FGD) and key informant interview (KII). In total,
70 KIIs and 7 FGDs with 63 women participants were done while a short survey of the socioeconomic status of all 133 women was conducted through structured questionnaire.
Filipinos getting infected with HIV-AIDS continued to balloon notwithstanding the intervention through comprehensive prevention, dissemination and control programs. In Eastern Visayas there were 69 cases coming from most risk population primarily Men Having Sex with Men (MSM) either homosexual, heterosexual and bisexual modes of transmissions. Bearing this epidemic, sexual networking, using the internet for sex served as cruising sites for casual sex and promiscuity maybe accounted for this surge. This study made use of descriptive cross sectional method with 214 active users from different social sites using time- location sampling through interviews, group discussions and questionnaires. Results showed that most of the respondents joined the site for sex and had an average of 1-5 different sexual intercourse for the past three months. Sexual practices were oral, anal and oral-anal. Respondents were aware on the different modes of transmission but fully unaware of existing services of the DOH and were willing to be screened for HIV.
16. The sexually transmitter infections displaced in the survey: Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Human Papillomavirus, Urinary Tract Infection, and Human Immunodeficiency Virus. All of which are the main STI’s that affect the specific demographics targeted. Objectives (Cont)
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18. These students were asked to participate in a online survey and were reassured their answers are were submitted anonymous and they will only be used for purposes of HK 465 Class Term Project.
19. The number of individuals that received the invitation to take part in the survey was 265. The ending count of the total number of people who had taken the survey was 64; giving roughly a 25% response rate.Methodology
20. This section reports the demographics of the study respondents by: age, gender, year in school, race, and sexual orientation. Demographic Characteristics
21. What is your age and gender? The ratio between males and females were 7:3. Giving a edge to female respondents as the majority. The respondents age were between 18-25+. The population of 22-23 y/o was the majority with 56%.
22. YEAR IN SCHOOL OTHER ANSWERS The majority of the respondents are in college ranging from Freshman to Graduate Student. The majority of respondents are 70% at 4th year senior level of 5th year senior level. What is your year in school?
23. SEXUAL ORIENTATION The respondents are predominantly heterosexual with 83% of the population. While they rest of the respondents were either homosexual or bisexual. What is your sexual orientation?
24. SEXUAL HISTORY This section reports the past and present sexual history of the respondents in the survey.
25. On a average, how often do you engage in sexual activity? SEXUAL ACTIVITY With 86%, the majority of the respondents are sexually active. Compared with a unexpected number of 14% of respondents who are not sexually active.
26. SEXUAL PARTNERS The ratio of respondents who either have 0 to 5 sexual partners only edges the rest of the population who have had 6 to 31+ sexual partners by 6:4 margin. How many sexual partners have you had in your lifetime?
27. How often do you engage in the following? SEXUAL ACTIVITY The following shows the relevance of the standard sex practices by those who are sexually active. The respondents showed that they always or sometimes engage in non-penetrative, oral and vaginal intercourse. While 79% of respondents do not engage in anal intercourse.
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30. If yes, which sexually transmitted infection have you come in contact with? Please check all that apply. SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTION OTHER ANSWERS From the slide before, it stated that 13 respondents had tested positive for an STI. In these results, 4 of them had urinary tract infections, 2 have genital warts, and 4 have HPV.
31. This section reports the sexual health education knowledge of the given respondents. Sexual Health Education Knowledge
32. TAKEN A CLASS ON SEXUAL EDUCATION Only 83% of the respondents have taken a sexual education course. Out of those 83%, 39% of them took a course in high school and 25% took a class in college. WHEN Have you ever taken a class on sexual health education? If yes, when?
33. COMPARED KNOWLEDGE These results could have a bias answer given the fact that most of the respondents are enrolled in the Health Kinesiology Department. But 95% of respondents did feel their sexual education background was average or above average. How do you think your knowledge about STI’s is compared among your peers?
34. SYMPTOMS SHOWN The results from the respondents in this question were quite surprising as nearly all but 1 respondent did know that sexually transmitted infections do not show symptoms. Which is why getting tested is essential for someone who is sexually active. Do sexually transmitted infections always show signs or symptoms?
35. BIRTH CONTROL The respondents showed the majority of them, 70% knew that birth control is not a method of safe sex. That stigma could be placed from education or TV commercials that state, “birth control does not protect you from sexually transmitted infections.” Either way, the message is getting through somehow. Is Birth Control a Form of Safe Sex?
36. METHODS OF SAFE SEX KNOWN OTHER ANSWERS Less than 3% of the respondents did not feel that pulling out was a form of safe sex. 98% knew that male condoms are a form of safe sex along with 95% knew abstinence, and 83% knew female condoms were a method. Which forms of safe sex methods are you aware of? Please choose from the following.
37. TEST/SCREENINGS OFFERED This question was only asked to make sure the respondents, who are college students know, each public university health center does offer sexually transmitted infection testing and screening. The results showed that only 67% were aware that these test are offered. Do all public university student health centers offer sexually transmitted infection testing/screenings?
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39. Only ones remotely close was vaginal intercourse at 92% followed by anal intercourse and oral intercourse at 71%.
40. The rest of the results show respondents thought that the following was a form of transmission:
43. 32% non-penetrative intercoursePick the most common forms of sexual activity in which a sexual transmitted infection can be transmitted.
44. SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS Although every answer listed are sexually transmitted infections I wanted to research what the respondents knew about the different kinds rather than the ones most acknowledgeable. The given, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, HPV, and HIV/AIDS were all about 80% while others lack in recognition. Choose the following answers that you are aware of being a sexually transmitted infection.
45. CURABLE OR NONE-CURABLE The results from the respondents in the chart shows that the respondents are knowledgeable about what sexually transmitted infection are curable or non-curable. Almost every non-curable infection was over a 80% margin: HIV/AIDS, Herpes, and Hepatitis. Genital Warts was the lone non-curable was about 55% correct by respondents. Almost all the curable infections were known as well, except for the infections not really publically known, both Trichomoniasis and Candidiasis. From your knowledge, what infection is best described.
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47. The results showed most of the respondents who were sexually active, which was 86%. Sometimes or even never practiced safe sex when being sexually active in:
52. 86% of the respondents were sexually active. Only 63% of the entire respondents were getting tested or have gotten tested for sexually transmitted infections.
53. The staggering results showed that 47% of the 86% respondents who are sexually active always practice safe sex and the rest of the respondents 53% sometimes or never practice safe sex .Conclusion
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55. The respondents showed that they knew shaking hands and going to the bathroom were not modes of transmission. All of the other answers should’ve been 100%. Instead the only ones remotely close was vaginal intercourse at 92% followed by anal intercourse and oral intercourse at 71%.Conclusion (Cont)
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57. The results showed 53% of the sexually active were sometimes or never practicing safe sex the number of respondents who have had a sexually transmitted infection was at a low 20%.
58. That could be given to a corrupt survey by respondents not being comfortable giving person information out or by luck that less than half have not come in contact with a sexually transmitted infection.Conclusion (Cont)
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60. The results from the respondents showed they are knowledgeable about what sexually transmitted infection is curable or non-curable.
61. Almost every non-curable was over a 80% margin: HIV/AIDS, Herpes, and Hepatitis. Genital Warts was the lone non-curable infection that was about 55% correct by respondents.
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63. The results from the respondents were quite surprising. Nearly all but 1 respondent did know sexually transmitted infections do not show symptoms. Which is why getting tested is essential for someone who is sexually active.
65. Even though most respondents have been in a sexual education class, 36% had a class in high school and given that statistic, most of the respondents took a class roughly 5-6 years ago since 75% of respondents were 22 and older.
66. The respondent’s sexual education showed they were knowledgeable in most of the sexually transmitted infections. They knew which ones were curable and non-curable. Also they knew the different kinds of infections.Conclusion (Cont)
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68. The outcome of the survey was very pleasing although I feel it was bias towards the respondents given that most of the recipients of the invite to take part in the survey were friends of mine through facebook.
69. Most of my friends are students in the Health and Kinesiology Department which means they are well knowledgeable in sexual health.
70. Also I would’ve asked a more of a detailed questionnaire but given the constraints of the survey length.Conclusion (Cont)
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72. With the recent increase of sexually transmitted infections I believe that it is essential for anyone that is enrolled in college to take a sexual education class. After all, students in the Liberal Arts Department are forced to take a certain amount of foreign language credits, which is something that is forgotten within a year or two because English is the majority language. With that said, I would suggest a mandatory sexual education class because sexual activity is predominant in the human lifestyle.
73. Having a smart healthy sex life is important as sexually transmitted infections play a massive role in illness. Being knowledgeable about safe sex practicing and of the different kinds of sexually transmitted infections is essential to help stop the spread of disease.Conclusion (Cont)
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75. University New Hampshire Health Services. (2010). < http://www.unh.edu/health-services/ohep/stis.html>References
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