Impact of training conferences on high-school students’ knowledge of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
| Autor: | G, Orlando, M, Campaniello, S, Iatosti, P J, Grisdale |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2019 |
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Health Knowledge Attitudes Practice 0303 health sciences Adolescent Sexual health 030306 microbiology education Sexually Transmitted Diseases Adolescent health 03 medical and health sciences Intervention strategy Surveys and Questionnaires Sexually transmitted infections Humans Female Original Article Sexual health sexually transmitted infections intervention strategy Students School Health Services |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene |
| DOI: | 10.15167/2421-4248/jpmh2019.60.2.1072 |
| Popis: | This study, part of the health promotion program of a high school in Milan (Italy), was aimed at evaluating the impact of training conferences on the awareness of STIs among adolescents aged 16-17. Students attending the 3rd class of a Scientific and Linguistic High School in Milan (Italy) participated in this study in November 2017. All students gave their anonymous answers on a voluntary basis in a pre-test survey, designed by psychologists and infectious diseases specialists, to test their basic knowledge, accuracy, and awareness of STIs. After a two-hour interactive conference, the students were asked to answer the post-test survey. A higher awareness of the spread and the mode of transmission of STIs, of high risk sexual and behavioural practices and prevention methods was observed in the post-test compared to the pre-test. These findings outline both the need for sexual-health communication campaigns targeted at adolescents, who are at great risk of exposure and mostly unaware of STIs other than HIV/AIDS, and the short-term efficacy of a direct approach to the problem, guided by experts in infectious diseases and psychology. A long-term assessment of the effects of training conferences needs to be evaluated. Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene, Vol 60, No 2 (2019): 2019602 |
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