Knowledge of sexually transmitted infections and risky behaviors of undergraduate students in Tirana, Albania: comparison with Italian students

Ciccarese, Giulia; Drago, Francesco; Herzum, Astrid; Rebora, Alfredo; Cogorno, Ludovica; Zangrillo, Francesca; Parodi, Aurora

doi:10.15167/2421-4248/jpmh2020.61.1.1413

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“…After migration, in the process of integrating into and adapting to Chinese society, the social marginalisation and isolation experienced by immigrants may aggravate the complexity of STI vulnerability, in addition to having a negative impact on the overall health of this population. Besides this effect, the expansion of personal space and reductions in informal social control mechanisms increased the possibility of immigrants having commercial sex or adopting temporary sexual partners, aggravating the risk of STI transmission; such findings were consistent with the results of prior studies [23,31,[34][35][36]. We found that the relaxation in social control after migration was an important mediator between migration and AIDS risk-related behaviours, as has been shown in previous studies [36,37].…”

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confidence: 91%

“…Incomplete or lacking sexual health education on the part of migrants were found to have caused the development of misunderstandings and partial knowledge of sexually transmitted infections, and this lack of knowledge leads to directly influencing migrants’ ability to cope with or place limitation measures upon STI risk. Therefore, strengthening sexual health education in floating populations in Asia and elsewhere can help us prevent STI transmission [ 31 ]. In addition to teaching the basics, teachers should also teach students about the correct use of condoms and other prevention methods, as well as increase students’ knowledge about other ways STIs are spread (such as by sharing needles).…”

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confidence: 99%

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The Vulnerability of International Floating Populations to Sexually Transmitted Infections: A Qualitative Study

Jiang

Zhou

et al. 2023

Healthcare

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With the rapid development of the global economy, along with globalisation, the health of international floating populations (especially their sexual health) has become a problem that cannot be ignored. This study explored the potential vulnerability of international floating populations to sexually transmitted infections (STIs) from the points of view of society, religion, culture, migration, community environment, and personal behaviours. In-depth exploratory interviews with 51 members of the international floating population living in China were conducted in June and July 2022. A qualitative thematic analysis methodology was used to analyse the content of these interviews. We found that a conservative culture orientated around religion leads to a lack of sex education, resulting in insufficient personal knowledge as well as a lack of the motivation and awareness required to encourage condom use during sexual contact. Additionally, both geographical isolation and reduced social supervision have expanded personal space, which has led to social isolation and marginalisation, in addition to challenges for coping with STI risk. These factors have increased the possibility of individuals engaging in risky behaviours.

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confidence: 91%

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The Vulnerability of International Floating Populations to Sexually Transmitted Infections: A Qualitative Study

Jiang

Zhou

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Healthcare

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“…The results of the research that conducted in Croatia (65.7%) ( 35 ), Albania (51%), and Sicily (58%) among university students showed a significantly higher percent of condom use during sexual intercourse compared to the results obtained in our study ( 20 ).…”

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“…As regards sexual knowledge acquisition through parents or relatives, 59.5% of the nonmedical students in our study gave priority to their families (in comparison with 888 students from Turkey (59.5 vs.10.7%) ( 16 ). The results of the study that conducted based on the group of nonmedical students in Albania demonstrated that the Albanian students obtained information on sexual matter mostly from their teachers (49%) and parents (44%) ( 20 ), but the group of Sicilian students' and the group of Turkish students' most frequently referred sources of sexual health information were the Internet and television ( 16 ).…”

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Differences Regarding Knowledge of Sexually Transmitted Infections, Sexual Habits, and Behavior Between University Students of Medical and Nonmedical Professions in Serbia

Subotić¹,

Vukomanovic

Djukic

et al. 2022

Front. Public Health

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Aim: The aim of this study is to assess the knowledge of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), sexual habits, and behavior among students of medical and nonmedical students in Serbia.Methodology: The cross-sectional study of 1,273 university students of four undergraduate institutions in Serbia, two of medical and two of nonmedical orientation. A standardized questionnaire, prepared in line with the questionnaire of the European health research—the second wave (European Health Interview Survey—EHIS wave 2), according to defined internationally accepted indicators, was used as a survey instrument.Results: Statistically significant difference (p < 0.001) between medical and nonmedical student groups was determined for the following parameters: naming four of five STIs (29.1 vs. 13.4%), knowledge about vaccines against some STIs (26.0 vs. 17.0%), relationship between HPV infection and cervical malignancy (48.2 vs. 16.7%) engaged in the sexual relations (87.9 vs. 76.4%), never used a condom (15.2 vs. 10.4%), underwent gynecological or urological examination (66.7 vs. 44.1%), and tested to one of STIs (10.5 vs. 4.9%).Conclusion: Both student groups have limited knowledge on possible consequences that risky sexual behavior has for reproductive health. Promotion of knowledge about STIs, awareness of all complications, and consequences of these infections certainly affect the reduction of risky behavior.

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“…Behavioural patterns in the adolescent population confirm that young people are starting to engage in full sexual relations at an increasingly younger age [ 26 ], which, together with a lack of information and guidance, and the immaturity at younger ages, exposes young people to significant risks [ 27 ]. Hence, this population group is considered among the most vulnerable to STIs [ 1 , 28 , 29 ]. Scientific evidence also places homosexual men and other men who have sex with men (MSM) [ 30 ] among the groups vulnerable to infection by these infections, which is in line with the results of this research.…”

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Sexually Transmitted Infections in 2000–2018 in a Specialised Centre: Comparison between Pre-Crisis, Crisis, and Post-Crisis Period

Sánchez-Torres,

Espadafor-López,

Llavero-Molino

et al. 2023

JCM

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(1) Background: Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are a major public health problem due to their consequences in sexual and reproductive health. There is a close link between the crisis and the increase in communicable diseases. The objective of this study was to analyse the evolution of Sexually Transmitted Infections during the period 2000–2018 in the population attending the Centre for Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Sexual Orientation in Granada (Spain), specifically comparing the pre-crisis, crisis, and post-crisis periods. (2) Methods: A retrospective, observational, and analytical study was conducted by reviewing medical records. The sample analysed comprised 1666 cases. (3) Results: During the pre-crisis period (2000–2007), the percentage of diagnoses was 41.6% (n = 126) compared to 58.4% (n = 177) of negative results; during the crisis, the percentages were 63.5% (n = 183) and 36.5% (n = 105), respectively; and during the post-crisis period, the percentages were 42.9% (n = 157) and 57.1% (n = 209), respectively. The variables that were significantly associated with STI diagnosis were the time periods analysed, sexual orientation, occupation, and age at first intercourse. The evolution of the number of positive diagnoses during the entire study period showed a trend of progressive increase in Sexually Transmitted Infections from 2000 to 2018. (4) Conclusions: The period of economic crisis presented a higher risk of infection, although this is a finding with certain limitations due to the lack of homogeneity between the periods analysed.

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Knowledge of sexually transmitted infections and risky behaviors of undergraduate students in Tirana, Albania: comparison with Italian students

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The Vulnerability of International Floating Populations to Sexually Transmitted Infections: A Qualitative Study

The Vulnerability of International Floating Populations to Sexually Transmitted Infections: A Qualitative Study

Differences Regarding Knowledge of Sexually Transmitted Infections, Sexual Habits, and Behavior Between University Students of Medical and Nonmedical Professions in Serbia

Sexually Transmitted Infections in 2000–2018 in a Specialised Centre: Comparison between Pre-Crisis, Crisis, and Post-Crisis Period

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