Knowledge of adolescents about sexually transmitted infections: The need for effective interventions

Raya-Tena, Antonia; García-Hernández, David; Blázquez-Gómez, Celia

doi:10.1016/j.enfcle.2018.12.007

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“…Persons attending the STI clinic for sporadic screening were significantly younger than the two other study groups (median age 24 years). While the majority (75%) reported no previous STIs, only 36% declared to systematically use a condom with occasional partners, a low proportion that is in line with the findings of other European cohorts of the same age range [13,14]. The sporadic nature of the interactions with the STI clinic can partially justify a lower STI knowledge in this group than in the other study groups (that attend regular follow-up visits), but it is nonetheless clear that the overall STI awareness remains suboptimal in this population.…”

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Sexually transmitted infections knowledge in different populations attending a French university hospital: a prospective observational study

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We conducted a prospective study about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) knowledge in different populations attending Lyon's University Hospitals in order to estimate awareness on STIs. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)-users (PrEP group), persons living with HIV (PLWH group) and persons undergoing free STI screening (screening group) filled an anonymous questionnaire evaluating STI knowledge. A composite STI knowledge score was calculated and was correlated with patients’ characteristics. A total of 756 patients were enrolled in three groups: screening (n = 509), PrEP (n = 103) and PLWH (n = 144). STI transmission knowledge was better for HIV than for other STIs. The median STI knowledge score was significantly higher in PrEP-users than in the screening and PLWH groups. PrEP use and a previous STI diagnosis were independently associated with a higher score. PrEP-users have better STI knowledge than PLWH and persons undergoing free STI screening. Sexual health promotion interventions routinely reserved to PrEP-users in France seem to be effective in raising the awareness of this group for STIs. Continuous efforts are justified for PLWH and the younger layers of the population.

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Sexually transmitted infections knowledge in different populations attending a French university hospital: a prospective observational study

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“…Authors on affective-sexual health agree that sexual health programs are not effective without the experience and perspective of young people [ 8 , 9 , 42 ].…”

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“…Statistics show an upward trend in the diagnosis of STIs, a consequence of risky sexual practices without the use of barrier methods [ 7 ]. Worryingly, it appears that only a minority of young people in Europe have adequate information on sexual issues [ 8 ]. Experts emphasize the need to improve sexual education, start education on gender roles from an early age and address the harmful effects of the romantic love paradigm [ 9 ].…”

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Adolescents and Young Adults Evaluating a Website for Affective-Sexual Information and Education: A Mixed-Methods Study Protocol

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García-Sierra

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The website Sexe Joves is a website on sexuality of the Department of Health of the Government of Catalonia (Spain). This study aims to understand the experiences and opinions of people aged 14 to 25 regarding this website, taking into account sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status and location within Catalonia (urban, semiurban and rural areas). With the objective of improving the website and adpating the resources allocated to it, this study evaluates whether this population is familiar with it and uses it, as well as the website’s usability and accessibility (digital equity), usefulness and the relevance of its content. A parallel convergent triangulation design is used: a qualitative study using a social constructivist perspective, and an observational, descriptive and cross-sectional quantitative study. We conduct a discourse analysis of participants and use an “ad hoc” questionnaire to collect quantitative data. A descriptive analysis of all variables is carried out. Affective-sexual education aimed at young people must stem from their participation and the whole range of sexual and gender diversity in order to reach the entire population equally. This analysis will contribute to the design of new strategies for the wesbite Sexe Joves, a public health resource, in order to improve affective-sexual education for young people.

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Knowledge of adolescents about sexually transmitted infections: The need for effective interventions

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Sexually transmitted infections knowledge in different populations attending a French university hospital: a prospective observational study

Sexually transmitted infections knowledge in different populations attending a French university hospital: a prospective observational study

Adolescents and Young Adults Evaluating a Website for Affective-Sexual Information and Education: A Mixed-Methods Study Protocol

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