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Comparative study on sexually transmitted diseases in two schools in Tumu |
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Dr Juan Alberto Sanchez, Gyneacologist, Tumu Hospital, Dr Angela Londres General Physician, Tumu Hospital, Alex K. Bapula, Tumu-District Health Admninstration, 2005.
The available medical records for the year 2003/2004 of the Tumu hospital annual reports revealed that STDs cases had increased among young people between ages 15to 25years. Hence this study therefore intended to assess the level of knowledge/ awareness of STDs and how to prevent STDs. Main Objective: To assess the level of knowledge and preventive practices of STDs among the young students in two 2nd circle institutions Methodology: This is a comparative/ analytical study that will explore the level of knowledge and preventive measures of STDs. Study Population: The target population consists of both males and females who meet the eligibility criterion of being a student (15-30 years) in the two institutions.
Conclusions: The study revealed the following conclusions: Most of the respondent's age was between 15-19 years. HIV/ AIDS, Gonorrhoea and Syphilis were most mentioned. The knowledge about signs and symptoms as well as the complications of STDs was very low. Knowledge on how to prevent STDs among respondents was very high. Recommendations: To intensify Health Education on the knowledge of Sexual Transmitted Diseases (STDs) in the institutions. Further studies should be done in different institution (s) to assess the knowledge on STDs.
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