Education level, students’ knowledge and attitude towards STIs in selected secondary schools in Kisoro municipality, Western Uganda

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dc.contributor.authorMutabazi, Sam
dc.contributor.authorEsaete, Josephine
dc.contributor.authorKansiime, Edward
dc.date.accessioned2025-03-31T18:38:50Z
dc.date.available2025-03-31T18:38:50Z
dc.date.issued2023
dc.description.abstractUnderstanding sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is crucial for preventing their spread, especially among secondary school students who, as adolescents, are more vulnerable to STIs. However, the lack of information on secondary students' knowledge of STIs hampers development of health education programmes for secondary schools. The objective of this study was to establish the students’ knowledge about STIs and HIV/AIDS, and their attitudes towards prevention of STIs. Data were collected using a cross-sectional survey design in which respondents filled out a structured questionnaire. The results demonstrate a knowledge gap among Ordinary- and Advanced-level students regarding the types, symptoms, causes, and prevention of STIs. The main conclusion is that education level partially explains the association between knowledge of types of STIs and HIV/AIDS, as well as attitude towards prevention. To reduce disparity in knowledge, continued sensitization of students about STIs and HIV/AIDS is recommended.
dc.identifier.citationMutabazi, S., Esaete, J., & Kansiime, E. (2023). Education level, students’ knowledge and attitude towards STIs in selected secondary schools in Kisoro municipality, Western Uganda. Social Sciences & Humanities Open, 7(1), 100475. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssaho.2023.100475
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssaho.2023.100475
dc.identifier.urihttps://nru.uncst.go.ug/handle/123456789/10272
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherSocial Sciences & Humanities Open
dc.titleEducation level, students’ knowledge and attitude towards STIs in selected secondary schools in Kisoro municipality, Western Uganda
dc.typeArticle
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