Global Journal of Medical Research: K
Interdisciplinary
Volume 14 Issue 5 Version 1.0 Year 2014
Type: Double Blind Peer Reviewed International Research Journal
Publisher: Global Journals Inc. (USA)
Online ISSN: 2249-4618 & Print ISSN: 0975-5888
KnowledgeRegardingSexuallyTransmittedDiseaseAmongstUniversityStudentsinPakistan
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Knowledge Regarding Sexually Transmitted Disease Amongst
University Students in Pakistan
By Dr. Shahkamal Hashmi, Dr. Imran Ahmed, Dr. Muhammad Nadeem , Dr. Sabihuddin
Ahmed,Dr. Manahil Jeoffrey, Dr. Reema Sajjad, Dr. Moin Siddique, Dr. Imran Sheikh
& Dr. Farzeen Tanwir
Ziauddin University, Pakistan
Abstract- Aims: Sexually Transmitted Diseases are major global health concern. Their growing incidence
can be a menace for any society from epidemiological and social aspect. This study investigated the
current state of knowledge concerning sexually transmitted infections among Pakistani students.
Material and methods: This cross sectional study was conducted in four universities of Karachi, Pakistan,
where inclusion criteria were university students, male or female of any age group. Ethical approval was
taken prior to data collection.
Results: Overall 890 participants participated in the study with a response rate of 89%. Total 515 male
and 375 female students were included in the study. 41.1 % males and 27.2 % of the female participants
identified the sexually transmitted infections correctly from the list of given infections, while 0.9 %
recognized the clinical signs of HIV/AIDS. 64.8% of the male and 60.2% of the female participants had
apprehension regarding the risk factors of STI with M/F Odds of 1.07.
Keywords: sexually transmitted diseases, HIV/AIDS, knowledge, students.
GJMR-K Classification: FOR Code : WA 110, WC 140