Download or read book Assessing the Effects of an STD Educational Intervention on Greek Society College Students Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Safe Sex Behaviors written by Jennifer W. Goldsberry and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author's abstract : This study measured the effectiveness of an evidence-based educational intervention targeting STD prevention in Greek society members attending college and examined relationships between sexual health knowledge, attitudes toward safe sex behaviors, and sexual demographics. One hundred thirty-two Greek society members attending college participated. Instruments measured demographic characteristics, knowledge regarding sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and attitudes toward practicing safe sex behaviors at baseline and one week post-intervention. There was a significant increase in STD knowledge from baseline (M=13.03, SD=6.5) to one week (M=20.27, SD=4.9) t (131) = -13.53, p = .000. Fraternity members were more likely to report attitudes toward risky sexual behavior rs(132) = .323, p = .000, and as knowledge increased, attitudes became more favorable to safe sex behaviors (pre-STD knowledge and pre-intervention attitudes, r(132) = -.249, p = .004; post- STD knowledge and post-intervention attitudes, rs(132) = -.307, p = .000). Results support that a brief STD educational intervention can increase STD knowledge and improve attitudes toward safe sexual behaviors.
Download or read book The Effects of on Educational Intervention on Colledge i e College Students Knowledge Attitudes and Self reported Behavior Regarding the Human Immunodeficiency Virus written by Suzanne Woolard and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Systematic Review of Health Education Intervention Studies on Sexually Transmitted Diseases on College Students in Mainland China written by Dan Wu and published by . This book was released on 2017-01-26 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dissertation, "A Systematic Review of Health Education Intervention Studies on Sexually Transmitted Diseases on College Students in Mainland China" by Dan, Wu, 吴丹, was obtained from The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong) and is being sold pursuant to Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Hong Kong License. The content of this dissertation has not been altered in any way. We have altered the formatting in order to facilitate the ease of printing and reading of the dissertation. All rights not granted by the above license are retained by the author. Abstract: Background: College students are physiologically mature adults, and sexual intercourse commonly occurs among them. However, as people's sexual attitude has changed, a lack in sexual health education may lead to increasing rate of sexually transmitted diseases. In general, college is the last stage of students before they enter society. Hence, college is an ideal place for students to receive health education and acquire the knowledge of STD prevention and transmission. Objective: This systematic review aimed to examine whether health education interventions can increase STDs knowledge of college students in Mainland China, by evaluating the implemented interventions in the studies. Methods: Articles published from 2000 to 2015 were systematically searched through EMBASE, PubMed and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI). Inclusion and exclusion criteria were predefined for article selection. Intervention studies were included and assessed by TREND and CONSORT. Results: Sixteen articles were included after being examined carefully. Eleven studies of the 16 articles were pre-post studies, three were non-randomized trial studies, and there were two randomized control trials. All study outcomes were measured by self-administrated questionnaires which involved awareness rate of STDs knowledge, prevention and transmission as well as knowledge of reproduction and contraception. Results of pre-post studies showed that knowledge rate of the students increased. In addition, the differences appeared to be significant between intervention groups and control groups. Conclusion: This systematic review showed that the knowledge rate became higher after the intervention. But the intervention methods were restricted to lecturing and health education materials. The strength of the evidence of effectiveness was not strong. Therefore, diversified health education channels should be developed and evaluated to facilitate more effective interventions concerning STD prevention. Subjects: Sexually transmitted diseases - Study and teaching (Higher) - China
Download or read book Sexually Transmitted Infections written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by . This book was released on 2021-12-24 with total page 750 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One in five people in the United States had a sexually transmitted infection (STI) on any given day in 2018, totaling nearly 68 million estimated infections. STIs are often asymptomatic (especially in women) and are therefore often undiagnosed and unreported. Untreated STIs can have severe health consequences, including chronic pelvic pain, infertility, miscarriage or newborn death, and increased risk of HIV infection, genital and oral cancers, neurological and rheumatological effects. In light of this, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, through the National Association of County and City Health Officials, commissioned the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to convene a committee to examine the prevention and control of sexually transmitted infections in the United States and provide recommendations for action. In 1997, the Institute of Medicine released a report, The Hidden Epidemic: Confronting Sexually Transmitted Diseases. Although significant scientific advances have been made since that time, many of the problems and barriers described in that report persist today; STIs remain an underfunded and comparatively neglected field of public health practice and research. The committee reviewed the current state of STIs in the United States, and the resulting report, Sexually Transmitted Infections: Advancing a Sexual Health Paradigm, provides advice on future public health programs, policy, and research.
Download or read book Assessing the Impact of Educational Intervention on the AIDS related Attitudes and Behaviors of College Women written by Annette Carla Albrecht and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Effect of Implementing Monetary Incentive Into a Sexually Transmitted Infection Prevention and Education Program written by Haley Franklin Townsend and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this experimental study was to explore the effects of monetary incentives on the engagement with sexually transmitted infection education and prevention materials in 18- to 24-year-old females enrolled in a large Southeastern university. The Centers for Disease Control (2018) has recently reported a growing number of diagnosed sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the United States despite $16 billion being spent on STI prevention and education yearly. Over half of all newly diagnosed cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis are in persons age 15-24 years. Screening and education programs exist, but the increasing number of STIs does not reflect their impact. This experimental study analyzed data from convenience sample of 156 undergraduate females randomly assigned to either a paid or unpaid group. A total of 107 participants completed the study, which consisted of a pretest, six weekly STI education messages delivered via text message, and a posttest six weeks after baseline data was gathered. Paid participants received a total of $50, paid in two increments, during the course of the study. It was conducted during the Fall semester in 2018 and examined four research questions, including, (1) "Is the use of monetary incentives in STI education and prevention a viable method to increase the effectiveness of education provided to adolescents and young adult females college students", (2) "Will there be a change over time in reported healthy sexual behaviors and intent to be tested for STIs among students who participate in the ISHK program", (3) "Will there be a difference in sexual attitudes, STI knowledge, reported STI testing rates among participants in the experimental group versus the control group after completion of the ISHK program", and (4) "What are reported motivators and deterrents to accessing STI education and prevention services". The study was conducted utilizing the Hendrick Sexual Attitude Scale, in conjunction with the National Sexual Health Survey and Youth Risk Behavior Survey. Results revealed significantly more engagement with education in the paid group than the unpaid group. There were mixed results in sexual behavior and attitude changes between and within each of the study groups. Numerous barriers to education were identified by participants and are further explored within the study. Additional research is warranted concerning the full effect of monetary incentive on changing sexual attitudes and behaviors in young adult females
Download or read book Effects of an Asynchronous Online Course on Promoting Positive Attitudes Towards Safer Sex Practices for University age Young Adults written by Haleh Raissadat and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world is struggling everyday to find a way to deal with Sexually Transmitted Infections. The goal of this qualitative, build-and-evaluate research is to address one small aspect of this challenge--using online learning to promote positive attitudes towards safer sex behaviors among young adults, in this case Concordia university students between the ages of 18 and 24. This is a major challenge because (1) attitudes usually form in a social environment, and changing them through a stand-alone online learning module requires appropriate instructional strategies; (2) the target population of this research is at a critical juncture in its cognitive development. Conflicts might arise when adjusting to the new environment in university and societal and peer pressure. To examine the effectiveness of suggested instructional strategies, a needs assessment was performed on 16 sexually active participants with strong sexual knowledge and skills, who seemed to lack positive attitudes towards practicing safer sex. A 30-minute asynchronous online learning program was designed and developed to promote positive attitudes towards safer sex practices, and a formative evaluation of the module was conducted with 12 participants. The module was designed on the basis of discovery learning, self-assessment, peer education, social marketing, and practice. One unique feature of the course was the use of an electronic scrap paper, which allowed learners to reflect on their ideas while learning from peers' opinions. The formative evaluation indicated that online education is favored and could be effective for promoting positive attitudes in sensitive healthcare subjects if appropriate learning strategies are used.
Download or read book The Development and Evaluation of a Web based Intervention to Increase Safer Sexual Behavior Among Undergraduate Students written by Erika Megumi Shearer and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite the high prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STI) among undergraduate students, a paucity of empirically supported programs aimed at reducing STI transmission exist. The purpose of this study was to develop and test a theory-driven, web-based, safer sex intervention tailored specifically for undergraduate students. A sample of 100 sexually active undergraduate students completed baseline questionnaires assessing sociodemographics, sexual risk taking, history of potentially traumatizing events, endorsement of health behavior theory constructs (e.g. health behavior constructs pertaining to the theory of reasoned action and transtheoretical model), and endorsement of specific barriers to condom use. Results from the 30 undergraduate students who completed questionnaires at 1-month follow up revealed a significant effect of the intervention condition on condom use behaviors, with individuals in the web-based safer sex intervention condition reporting more consistent condom use than individuals in the waitlist control condition. There was no effect of the intervention on ratings of health behavior theory constructs. Results of a hierarchical regression analysis revealed that 31% of the variability in condom use was predicted by the combination of relationship status, condom use intent and behavioral processes of change. Over half of intervention participants reported that the information presented in the intervention was relevant, they "learned a great deal", the experience was fun, and they would recommend the workshop to a friend. This study provides preliminary evidence in support of the effectiveness and feasibility of a web-based intervention aimed at increasing safer sexual behaviors among undergraduate students.
Download or read book AIDS Bibliography written by and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sexually Transmitted Disease Intervention for College Students written by Janice Seys and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sexual health awareness day was incorporated into a Rape Awareness Week for fall freshman orientation at a southeastern Minnesota community college. Two adult nurse practitioner graduate students planned, organized and implemented a factual, informative STD program. Designed to increase knowledge, and influence adaptation of healthy sexual behaviors among the eighteen to twenty-four year old age group, the educational content included a review of sexually transmitted diseases, discussion of prevention strategies and practice using communication skills for assertiveness interventions when negotiating sexual relations.
Download or read book College Students Sexual Knowledge Attitudes and Behavior written by Evelyn Socorro Jimenez-Motes and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Testing the Efficacy of a Brief Social Cognitive Theory Based Safer Sex Intervention Among African American College Students written by Amar Kanekar and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Safer sex is important for protection against STDs and HIV/AIDS. Most of the HIV-related research is targeted towards high-risk groups such as prostitutes, gays and substance abusers but there is evidence that HIV/AIDS is increasing in college students particularly among African American college students. Social cognitive theory was used in the past to reduce teenage drinking, improve cardiovascular health, and healthy nutrition .Very few of the theory constructs had been used to predict safer sex behaviors in college students. The purpose of this study was to test the efficacy of a brief social cognitive theory based safer sex intervention among African-American college students. A preliminary study using a cross-sectional survey design was conducted. Six self-report scales were developed for (1) situational perceptions toward safer sex, (2) expectations for safer sex, (3) self-efficacy for safer sex, (4) self-efficacy in overcoming barriers for safer sex, (5) self-control for safer sex and (6) practices for safer sex. Readability, face validity and content validity of these scales were established by a panel of six experts and the researcher in a two round review process. Construct validity of scales was established by confirmatory factor analysis by administering it to 150 college students. The scales were found to be construct valid, internally consistent with most Cronbach's alpha over 0.70 and satisfactory test retest reliability coefficients over 0.70. For the main study a randomized controlled design was used. The statistical design was a one between and one within repeated measures design. A convenience sample of 141 African-American college students from all majors, undergraduate and graduate students was randomized into two arms of the intervention such that there were approximately equal groups of 70 students in each arm of the intervention (theory-based) and control (knowledge-based) group. The intervention for each arm of the target population of African American college students consisted of two hour workshops. A pretest, a post-test at one week and a follow-up of the participants at six weeks was conducted. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 16 for descriptive statistics. Repeated measures analyses of variance were carried out using the SAS version 9.1. Results indicated that the students assigned to the experimental (theory-based) and the knowledge-based (non-theory) intervention group did not differ in terms of the demographic variables. The mean changes in scores for various constructs of social cognitive theory used in this study were not significantly different between pre- and post-intervention. It can be concluded that there is no difference between a brief theory-based intervention (based on social cognitive theory) and a brief knowledge-based intervention in terms of efficacy in developing safer sex behavioral skills in a study sample of African-American college students at a large mid-western University. Dose of the intervention was found to be insufficient and must be increased in future interventions.
Download or read book Effects of a Comprehensive STD related Information Enhanced Motivation and Behavioral Skills Intervention on Sexual Behavior in Female College Students written by Beth Caroline Jaworski and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Effectiveness of School Based Peer Education on the Risk of HIV Std written by Ying Wang and published by Open Dissertation Press. This book was released on 2017-01-27 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dissertation, "The effectiveness of school-based peer education on the risk of HIV/STD: a systematic review" by Ying, Wang, 王穎, was obtained from The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong) and is being sold pursuant to Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Hong Kong License. The content of this dissertation has not been altered in any way. We have altered the formatting in order to facilitate the ease of printing and reading of the dissertation. All rights not granted by the above license are retained by the author. Abstract: Background HIV/AIDS has always been a concern since it first came up in 1981 in the field of medicine and public health. The trend of overall HIV epidemic has slow down through over 30 years fighting against the disease. Yet, being the largest population nowadays, young people still face high risk of HIV/AID. Sexual transmitted diseases, similar with HIV infection, are also a serious concern in young people. Peer education is widely used in the sexual education in young people. No review focused on the school-based peer education while most young people received their sexual education in schools. This systematic review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of school-based peer education on HIV/STD prevention and evaluate the factors that are likely to influence the effect of school-based peer education. Method Searching through PubMed and Cochrane Library, a literature review was carried out on the relevant articles about the evaluation of school-based peer education in developing and developed countries around the world from 2000-01-01 to 2014-05-31. Findings 10 experimental studies were chosen in this review, including 3 randomized controlled trials. Among 10 studies, 8 found significant improved about the general knowledge of HIV/STD and all studies showed positive change in attitude and risk perception in the peer-led education. However, no studies found significant effect of peer education on the behavioral change regarding condom use, postponing sexual intercourses and the reduction of sexual partners, etc. The interaction of peer education and the quality of peer-educators plus other demographical factors such as socioeconomic status and religions may influence the effect of school-based peer-led education. Conclusion School-based peer education was demonstrated to be effective on the prevention of HIV/STD in knowledge and attitude improvement, similar with other kinds of peer education. Peer educators and interactions between educators and educatees play important roles in the peer education. Yet, the effect of school-based education still requires long-term assessment. DOI: 10.5353/th_b5320715 Subjects: Sexual health - Study and teaching HIV infections - Prevention Sexually transmitted diseases - Prevention Sex instruction for youth
Download or read book Cumulated Index Medicus written by and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 1080 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book An Evidence based Practice Change Project to Increase STD Knowledge in Women written by Alisha D. Fluker and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Sexually transmitted diseases (STD) in the United States have become a public health concern and cost millions of dollars annually. Young adult women between the ages of 18-26 have the highest percentage of STD rates among any other population. Risky sexual behavior practices and lack of prevention education has been found to be a contributor to the increasing STD rates among heterosexual women. This evidence-based practice (EBP) change project provided an educational format with the objective of increasing STD knowledge. Education was aimed at the importance of the utilization of condoms to reduce the risk of HIV and other STDs. This EBP project was conducted at an outpatient clinic to non-pregnant women between the ages 18-26. The project provided education to a total of 23 sexually active women. A pre test was administered prior to the participant receiving STD education. The post test was distributed immediately after each education sessions. A 23 minute video based intervention developed for STD clinic waiting rooms served as the educational intervention for this project. The results of this EBP project demonstrated that brief educational interventions aimed at increasing STD knowledge are effective. The established benchmark (10%) for this project was exceeded indicating the effectiveness of this educational intervention. The Transtheoretical Model (TTM) served as the theoretical framework to guide this capstone project." -- Abstract
Download or read book Index Medicus written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 2454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vols. for 1963- include as pt. 2 of the Jan. issue: Medical subject headings.
