SANITARY PRACTICES AND IMPLICATIONS ON OFF-CAMPUS STUDENTS HEALTH

RISK FACTORS OF CONTRACTING SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS AMONG STUDENTS

ABSTRACT

The aim and purpose of this research work is to look into student’s behavior and sexual activities which expose them to contracting sexually transmitted infections, level of awareness of students towards sexually transmitted infections, factors that combine to determine the risk factors of contracting sexually transmitted infections.

A survey research design was adopted for this study using a structured questionnaire; the population of the study was basically students in Ekosodin community, a simple random sampling technique, data and information collected were analyzed using frequency counts and percentages.

The result shows that the students have a high level of awareness concerning sexually transmitted infections showing that awareness level is not a risk factor of contracting sexually transmitted infections, students disputed the fact that pre – marital sex is a factor responsible for sexually transmitted infections which is not in accordance with WHO ( 2005 & 2008) global estimates on the incidence and prevalence of sexually transmitted infections among youths from 15 – 49 years but due to the sensitive nature of this topic might have influenced the students response which deemed to perpetuate denial tendency. The response on the attitude of students towards the use of contraceptive revealed that it is not a factor responsible for sexually transmitted infections and to a large extent the reasons why students engage in sexual activities. The researcher made recommendations that would be used to prevent, control and enlighten students on the risk of contracting sexually transmitted infections.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title page———i

Approval ———ii

Certification———iii

Dedication———iv

Acknowledgement——–v

Table of Content ——–vi

Abstract ———x

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

Background to the study——-1

Statement of Problems ——-6

Purpose of the Study——-8

Significance of the Study——-8

Research Questions——-9

Scope/Delimitation of the Study—– 10

Limitation of the Study——- 10

CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Concept of STI ‘s——- – 12

The various types of STI‘s—– – 15

Brief description on the types of STI’s—- -16

General testing and treatment ——25

A brief description of the non-sexually transmitted STI’s—26

Sources of infection/contracting of STI’s—-29

Factors responsible for STI’s– – – – – 30

Risk factors of STI’s—- – – – 33

Ways of preventing STI’s—– – 33

Treatment of STI’s—- – – – -36

The literature review summary – – – – – -36

CHAPTER THREE: METHOD OF THE STUDY

Design of the study——- 38

Population of the Study—— -39

Sample and Sampling Techniques—–39

Instrumentation——–39

Validity of Instrument——- 40

Reliability of Instrument—— -40

Administration of the instrument—–41

Method of Data Analysis——-41

CHAPTER FOUR; PRESENTATION OF DATA AND DISCUSSION

Results———42

Discussion of findings – – —– 51

CHAPTER FIVE; SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

Summary – – – – – – – 55

Conclusion- – – – – – – 57

Recommendation – – – – – – –

RISK FACTORS OF CONTRACTING SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS AMONG STUDENTS