Event Title

Knowledge on Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)

Presenter Information

Rachel Uwimbabazi, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Shreya Koirala, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Location

CSU Ballroom

Start Date

10-4-2018 2:00 PM

End Date

10-4-2018 3:30 PM

Student's Major

Health Science

Student's College

Allied Health and Nursing

Mentor's Name

Joseph Visker

Mentor's Department

Health Science

Mentor's College

Allied Health and Nursing

Description

Sexually Transmitted diseases (STIs) are on the rise among college going students. This is due to lack of knowledge pertaining to STIs and engaging in risky behaviors. College is a time where many young people are experimenting and taking part in many risky behaviors. The purpose of this study was to assess STI-related knowledge levels among university students. A total of thirty university students completed a previously established 27-question survey, designed to assess various aspects of STI-related knowledge. Subjects were selected via convenience sampling. Descriptive statistics were used to examine knowledge levels and were analyzed using SPSS. The results of the survey showed a mean of 11.70 (SD=4.78) indicating that most of the students do not have sufficient knowledge related to STIs. As knowledge related to STIs is essential for personal health decision making, students would benefit from additional, improved health education programs.