Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics (Jul 2024)

Knowledge and attitude towards sexually transmitted infections among female students living in hostels in a university community of the south-south region of Nigeria

  • Ntia HU,
  • Ekott M ,
  • Okwejie M,
  • Nchewi A,
  • Hagan M,
  • Afulukwe I

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 42, no. 1
pp. 9 – 11

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Introduction: A cross sectional study was conducted in the female students’ hostel of the University of Calabar to determine their knowledge and attitude towards sexually transmitted infections (STI). Methodology: A structured questionnaire was administered to those who consented to the study. Information obtained were age, year of study, knowledge of sexually transmitted infections. Results: Most subjects were in the age category of 21-25years (56.2%) and predominantly of the Igbo tribe 34%. Over 90% of the subjects had heard of STIs. Vaginal itching (70.2%) and discharge (65.7%) were the commonest symptoms reported. Despite the level of knowledge, some students still patronize Chemist 4.8% and self-injection administration 4.8%. Conclusion: The awareness of STI is high but the understanding of symptomatology is poor.

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