Aim: The aim of the study is to evaluate changes in opinions and behaviors of university students about sexual attitudes, use and effectiveness of contraceptive methods and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Subjects and methods: The study was carried out through three surveys in 1998, 2003 and 2008. A self-completion questionnaire, divided into three major sections, was administered. The groups were analyzed with the Chi-square test and the multiple logistic regression analysis; the significance level was set at p < 0.05. Results: Contraceptive methods were not used by 12.0, 12.5, and 16.2 % of the sample in 1998, in 2003 and 2008 respectively. The condom was the most common method used by responders, followed by the pill; both methods of birth control are also considered the most effective. In 2008, students demonstrated to have a good knowledge about STDs transmission through sexual intercourse and contraceptive use was higher among responders with multiple partners (p = 0.028), lower in smokers (p= 0.003) and female gender (p = 0.001). Conclusion: The results highlight the necessity to activate programs on sex education, on the use of contraceptives and STD prevention. Peer education should also be considered. © 2012 Springer-Verlag.

Changes in knowledge, attitudes and behaviors of Italian university students regarding contraceptive methods and STDs (1998-2008): A cross-sectional study / LA TORRE, Giuseppe; Unim, BRIGID ANDOUNIMYE; Silvia, Miccoli; Elisa, Langiano; Maria, Ferrara; Elisabetta De, Vito. - In: ZEITSCHRIFT FüR GESUNDHEITSWISSENSCHAFTEN. - ISSN 0943-1853. - STAMPA. - 21:1(2013), pp. 71-77. [10.1007/s10389-012-0519-6]

Changes in knowledge, attitudes and behaviors of Italian university students regarding contraceptive methods and STDs (1998-2008): A cross-sectional study

LA TORRE, Giuseppe;UNIM, BRIGID ANDOUNIMYE;
2013

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Aim: The aim of the study is to evaluate changes in opinions and behaviors of university students about sexual attitudes, use and effectiveness of contraceptive methods and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Subjects and methods: The study was carried out through three surveys in 1998, 2003 and 2008. A self-completion questionnaire, divided into three major sections, was administered. The groups were analyzed with the Chi-square test and the multiple logistic regression analysis; the significance level was set at p < 0.05. Results: Contraceptive methods were not used by 12.0, 12.5, and 16.2 % of the sample in 1998, in 2003 and 2008 respectively. The condom was the most common method used by responders, followed by the pill; both methods of birth control are also considered the most effective. In 2008, students demonstrated to have a good knowledge about STDs transmission through sexual intercourse and contraceptive use was higher among responders with multiple partners (p = 0.028), lower in smokers (p= 0.003) and female gender (p = 0.001). Conclusion: The results highlight the necessity to activate programs on sex education, on the use of contraceptives and STD prevention. Peer education should also be considered. © 2012 Springer-Verlag.
2013
sexual behavior; students; sexual education; std; contraception; sexually transmitted diseases
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Changes in knowledge, attitudes and behaviors of Italian university students regarding contraceptive methods and STDs (1998-2008): A cross-sectional study / LA TORRE, Giuseppe; Unim, BRIGID ANDOUNIMYE; Silvia, Miccoli; Elisa, Langiano; Maria, Ferrara; Elisabetta De, Vito. - In: ZEITSCHRIFT FüR GESUNDHEITSWISSENSCHAFTEN. - ISSN 0943-1853. - STAMPA. - 21:1(2013), pp. 71-77. [10.1007/s10389-012-0519-6]
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