Knowledge and attitude on sexually transmitted infections and contraceptive use among university students in Bhutan
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Authors
Dorji, Thinley
Wangmo, Karma
Tshering, Dendup
Tashi, Ugyen
Wangdi, Kinley
Issue Date
2022-08-03
Type
Article
Language
en_US
Keywords
Knowledge and Attitude , Sexually Transmitted Infections , Contraceptive Use
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Abstract
Objectives: The unmet needs of contraception can lead to unintended pregnancy and transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STI). Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the contraception use, knowledge, and attitude on STI among students under Royan University of Bhutan (RUB).
Methods: This was a cross-sectional study using an online questionnaire. The questionnaire was developed in Google forms and the link was shared through the college WeChat groups. The questionnaire consisted of four parts on socio-demographic, sexual behaviour and contraceptive use, knowledge, and attitude on STIs. All the students under RUB were invited to participate voluntarily in this study. The socio-demography was presented in frequency and proportion.
Result: A total of 1,283 students participated in this survey and 55.0% (701) were females. Of this, 29.4% (377) were sexually active and 94.4% reported using modern contraception. Commonly used contraceptives were: condoms (83.8%, 316) and emergency contraceptives (20.6%, 78), respectively. The mean knowledge and attitude scores on STI were 9.94 (range 2-20) and 12 (range 2-14), respectively. Good knowledge and attitude on STI were reported in 53.2% (683) and 70.1% (899) of participants.
Conclusion: Students reported average knowledge and a good attitude towards STI. Contraceptive use among university students was low. There is a need to strengthen health education on STIs in schools and universities. All forms of contraceptives especially condoms should be made easily available to sexually active people.
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Citation
Dorji, T., Wangmo, K., Tshering, D., Tashi, U., & Wangdi, K. (2022). Knowledge and attitude on sexually transmitted infections and contraceptive use among university students in Bhutan. PloS one, 17(8), e0272507. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0272507
Publisher
PloS One