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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Sexually Transmitted Infections among Students of Wolaita Sodo University Southern Ethiopia

Journal: International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research (Vol.2, No. 2)

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Page : 86-94

Keywords : Keywords - Incidence; Health seeking behaviors; Prevalence; self reported Prevalence; Sexually Transmitted Infections; Syndrome; Sexual behavior; Wolaita Sodo University;

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Abstract

Abstract- Background sexually transmitted Infections represent a large burden of disease worldwide with an annual incidence of about 333 million cases. In Ethiopia studies on Sexually Transmitted Infections STIs among youth are very few therefore conducting research on STIs in general and among youth in particular is an important input to design policy and strategy aimed at preventing and controlling the infections.Objectives The objectives of the study were determining self reported prevalence of sexually transmitted Infections and identifying factors associated with STIs among students of Wolaita Sodo University. Methodology A cross sectional study design was employed among a total sample size of 447 students of Wolaita Sodo University from June to September 2011. Study subjects were selected using Stratified cluster sampling method. Data were collected using semi-structured pre-tested questionnaire. Self-reported Syndromic approach was used to measure sexually transmitted Infections status. Logistic regression was used to model Odds Ratio OR 95CI.Result This study was conducted among 309 69.1 male and 138 30.9 female students with response rate of more than 100. Most of the students 294 65.8 were first year 178 39.8 were orthodox Christian 241 53.9 were from rural place of previous residence and 421 95.7 were currently accommodated in the university. Self reported STIs prevalence in the past 12 months prior to the survey was 19.5 among students. Out of the 15835.3 students who were sexually active 46.0 used condom infrequently 24.8 had sex with causal sexual partners and 13.9 had sexual intercourse with commercial sex workers. Among 103 who reported the most recent STI syndrome 43 41.7 study subjects had not got treatments for the syndrome they had. Students who had sexual contact with commercial sex workers in the last 12 months were at increased odds of developing sexually transmitted infections Adjusted OR4.795CI 1.2 8.6.Conclusion High prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Infections STIs was obtained among university students who had risky sexual behaviors. Students had unreasonably poor treatment seeking behavior. The following specific recommendations are forwarded Launching of recreational facilities and sexual and reproductive health service abstinence and condom promotion interventions. The university should design retention facilities for students to limit them from sexual contact with commercial sex workers. Moreover further studies to explore the predictor variables are highly recommended.

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