Sentumbwe S, Lyomoki SW; International Conference on AIDS.
Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12; 10: 68 (abstract no. 550D).
Guwattude D. Makerere Uni. AIDS Ass., Uganda.
OBJECTIVE: To determine the knowledge, attitude & practice of rural youths regarding STDs & family planning so as to generate data for planning future interventions. METHOD: Rural youth (n = 118) of ages 15-25 yrs from 5 parishes were surveyed from a randomly selected sample of 371 households (36% population). Using a questionnaire administered by 40 interviewers, data gathered was analysed using EPINFO statistical computer package. RESULTS: 69% reported to have had sex before, majority having started at age of 16 years. 93% knew the existence of STDs. 97% had heard about AIDS, 58% gonorrhea, 30% syphilis. 67% mentioned symptoms like skin rash, genital sores & discharges & pain at micturition. 33% did not know. 13-66% mentioned several modes of transmission of STDs/HIV & 5% didn't know. Only 16% new clearly the concept & meaning of family planning. Although many mentioned several methods of contraception, 9% reported to the using condoms, 86% abstaining & 20% zero grazing as both means of contraception and avoiding STDs. DISCUSSION & CONCLUSION: Knowledge about STDs & family planning seems to be high, but so shallow & doesn't seem to be protective against STD/HIV or to promote safe parenthood. There is a need for in depth study of the dynamics of sexual behaviour among youths so as to come up with appropriate interventions.
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Keywords:
- Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
- Adolescent
- Biomedical Research
- Condoms
- Contraception
- Contraception Behavior
- Data Collection
- Family Planning Services
- HIV Infections
- Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
- Humans
- Knowledge
- Population
- Questionnaires
- Rural Population
- Sexual Behavior
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Uganda
- organization & administration
Other ID:
UI: 102211272
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