Sexually transmitted infections and associated factors among Wollo University students, Northeast Ethiopia
Introduction Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) represent a large burden worldwide, with an annual incidence of about 333 million cases. In Ethiopia, studies on STIs among youths are very few. Investigating STIs in general and particularly among youths, is an important input to designing polici...
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| author | Hilina Ayalew Gedefaw Abeje Elsabeth Addisu Natnael Kebede Ayalew Hassen Mohammed |
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Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) represent a large burden worldwide, with an annual incidence of about 333 million cases. In Ethiopia, studies on STIs among youths are very few. Investigating STIs in general and particularly among youths, is an important input to designing policies and strategies aimed at preventing and controlling infections. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and associated factors of STIs among Wollo University students, in Northeast Ethiopia.
Material and methods
An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted among Wollo University students. Sample size included 598 participants. A simple random sampling technique was employed, and data were collected by pre-tested self-administered questionnaire. Epi Data version 4.6 was applied for data entry, and statistical package for social science version 25 was used for statistical analysis. Descriptive statistical analysis and binary logistic regression were utilized to identify factors associated with STIs. Adjusted odds ratio with 95% CI was employed to show the strength and direction of the association, and p-value was used to indicate statistical significance.
Results
Self-reported STIs prevalence in the last 12 months prior to the study was 59 (21.5%; 95% CI:
16.5-26.5%) among students who were sexually active. Non-dormitory students (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 4.56, 95% CI: 1.21-17.21%), having sex with a casual partner (AOR = 2.98, 95% CI: 1.14-7.81%), and poor knowledge on STIs (AOR = 2.95, 95% CI: 1.28-6.81%) were found significantly associated with a history of STIs in the past 12 months among Wollo University students.
Conclusions
The prevalence of STIs is high among Wollo University students. Non-dormitory students, having sex with a casual partner, and poor knowledge on STIs are positively associated factors in students’ reporting on STIs in the last 12 months. Improving the level of knowledge and awareness of students about STIs may decrease the prevalence of STIs among students. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-1c8e55e6b17f496a83e34cf4dfe4a03e2025-01-27T11:05:56ZengTermedia Publishing HouseHIV & AIDS Review. International Journal of HIV-Related Problems1730-12701732-27072024-09-0123324525210.5114/hivar/156634156634Sexually transmitted infections and associated factors among Wollo University students, Northeast EthiopiaHilina Ayalew0Gedefaw Abeje1Elsabeth Addisu2Natnael Kebede3Ayalew Hassen Mohammed4Department of Reproductive and Family Health, School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, Dessie, EthiopiaDepartment of Reproductive Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, EthiopiaDepartment of Reproductive and Family Health, School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, Dessie, EthiopiaDepartment of Health Promotion, School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, Dessie, EthiopiaDepartment of Curriculum and Instruction, Institute of Teachers Education and Behavioural Sciences, Wollo University, Dessie, EthiopiaIntroduction Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) represent a large burden worldwide, with an annual incidence of about 333 million cases. In Ethiopia, studies on STIs among youths are very few. Investigating STIs in general and particularly among youths, is an important input to designing policies and strategies aimed at preventing and controlling infections. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and associated factors of STIs among Wollo University students, in Northeast Ethiopia. Material and methods An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted among Wollo University students. Sample size included 598 participants. A simple random sampling technique was employed, and data were collected by pre-tested self-administered questionnaire. Epi Data version 4.6 was applied for data entry, and statistical package for social science version 25 was used for statistical analysis. Descriptive statistical analysis and binary logistic regression were utilized to identify factors associated with STIs. Adjusted odds ratio with 95% CI was employed to show the strength and direction of the association, and p-value was used to indicate statistical significance. Results Self-reported STIs prevalence in the last 12 months prior to the study was 59 (21.5%; 95% CI: 16.5-26.5%) among students who were sexually active. Non-dormitory students (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 4.56, 95% CI: 1.21-17.21%), having sex with a casual partner (AOR = 2.98, 95% CI: 1.14-7.81%), and poor knowledge on STIs (AOR = 2.95, 95% CI: 1.28-6.81%) were found significantly associated with a history of STIs in the past 12 months among Wollo University students. Conclusions The prevalence of STIs is high among Wollo University students. Non-dormitory students, having sex with a casual partner, and poor knowledge on STIs are positively associated factors in students’ reporting on STIs in the last 12 months. Improving the level of knowledge and awareness of students about STIs may decrease the prevalence of STIs among students.https://hivaids.termedia.pl/Sexually-transmitted-infections-nand-associated-factors-among-Wollo-University-students,156634,0,2.htmlsexually transmitted infectionsassociated factorsuniversity studentsethiopia |
| spellingShingle | Hilina Ayalew Gedefaw Abeje Elsabeth Addisu Natnael Kebede Ayalew Hassen Mohammed Sexually transmitted infections and associated factors among Wollo University students, Northeast Ethiopia HIV & AIDS Review. International Journal of HIV-Related Problems sexually transmitted infections associated factors university students ethiopia |
| title | Sexually transmitted infections
and associated factors among Wollo University students, Northeast Ethiopia |
| title_full | Sexually transmitted infections
and associated factors among Wollo University students, Northeast Ethiopia |
| title_fullStr | Sexually transmitted infections
and associated factors among Wollo University students, Northeast Ethiopia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Sexually transmitted infections
and associated factors among Wollo University students, Northeast Ethiopia |
| title_short | Sexually transmitted infections
and associated factors among Wollo University students, Northeast Ethiopia |
| title_sort | sexually transmitted infections and associated factors among wollo university students northeast ethiopia |
| topic | sexually transmitted infections associated factors university students ethiopia |
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