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- Title
Assessing awareness about sexually transmitted diseases among students population – A survey.
- Authors
Jain, Aditya; Mohanraj, Karthik Ganesh; Premavathy, Dinesh
- Abstract
Aim: The aim of the study is to assess awareness about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among students. Introduction: STDs are the diseases which are mainly transmitted through sexual intercourse. In the current situation, younger individuals in the age group of around 20 years are considered to be at more risk for carrying STDs. If it is not treated properly, it can lead to various complications. Most of the people may be aware of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) due to enormous awareness program conducted by NGOs, media, and government programs; however, knowledge about STDs other than HIV/AIDS is low in the developing countries. Materials and Methods: The survey was conducted in Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, using a questionnaire. The data were collected and analyzed. Results: According to the survey, most of the students were aware of STDs, its causes and implications, modes of transmission, and diagnostic tests. Conclusion: The present study, thus, concluded that through this questionnaire, the younger individuals would be benefited by getting knowledge about STD. Besides creating awareness about STD through media, questionnaire-based awareness might reach easily and effectively. This kind of questionnaire-based survey must be educated, encourage, and circulate among schools, colleges, and general populations for better understanding about the STDs periodically for creating a healthy nation.
- Subjects
CHENNAI (India); SEXUALLY transmitted diseases; HIV; AWARENESS; SEXUAL intercourse; AIDS; IMMUNOLOGICAL deficiency syndromes
- Publication
Drug Invention Today, 2019, Vol 11, Issue 6, p1343
- ISSN
0975-7619
- Publication type
Article