Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Youth Aged 19 – 24 towards Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections at KIU-TH, Ishaka Bushenyi District:
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Date
2017-04
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Kampala International University, School of Health Sciences
Abstract
INTRODUCTIONS Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) remain a serious reproductive health
problem globally. Despite this fact youths recklessly involve in sexual activities which predisposes
them to STIs which could rather be easily preventable. Therefore, The study aimed at assessing
the KAP of youths aged 19 – 24 towards prevention of STIs at KIU-TH in Ishaka Bushenyi district
METHODOLOGY The study was descriptive cross-sectional, Quantitative methods were
employed in data collection and 50 respondents were involved both male and female who were
selected using a convenient sampling method.
RESULTS: Most respondents 30 (60%) were between 19 – 20 years, 30(60%) were students and
30(60%) were single. Knowledge towards prevention of STIs was good as majority 50(100%)
understood the term STIS, 25(50%) knew HIV infection as an STIs, 50(100%) knew about
transmission of STIS, 30(60%) had been sensitized and health educated about STIS prevention
and majority knew condom use 30(60%) as one way of preventing STIS. Attitudes were fair as
majority 40(80%) believed that STIS can be dangerous and majority 40(80%) felt they could
prevent STIs. Practice was poor as majority 30(60%) had ever been involved in the sexual
relationship of which majority had 1-2 partner 30(60%) and majority had their first partner at 15-
17 years old 30(60%), majority of the respondents took alcohol 35(70%), majority 37(74%)
reported teenage involvement in sexual relationship and 35(70%) alcohol reported as most leading
factor into sexual relationships 35(70%), majority 33(66%) did not take precautions during sexual
intercourse only 18(36%) used condoms.
In conclusion: The study found out adequate knowledge towards STIs prevention and attitudes
were fair but practices were poor
Description
A Research Report Submitted To Uganda Nurses and Midwives
Counsel in Partial fulfillment of the Requirements
for the Award of Diploma in Nursing
Keywords
Youth, Knowledge, Attitude and Practice, Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections, Bushenyi District