Knowledge and attitude on sexually transmitted infections and contraceptive use among university students in Bhutan
<h4>Objectives</h4> 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 (...
| Main Authors: | , , , , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2022-01-01
|
| Series: | PLoS ONE |
| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9348698/?tool=EBI |
| _version_ | 1798038118647988224 |
|---|---|
| author | Thinley Dorji Karma Wangmo Dendup Tshering Ugyen Tashi Kinley Wangdi |
| author_facet | Thinley Dorji Karma Wangmo Dendup Tshering Ugyen Tashi Kinley Wangdi |
| author_sort | Thinley Dorji |
| collection | DOAJ |
| description | <h4>Objectives</h4> 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). <h4>Methods</h4> 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. <h4>Result</h4> 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. <h4>Conclusion</h4> 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. |
| first_indexed | 2024-04-11T21:35:51Z |
| format | Article |
| id | doaj.art-74ccc0ab3b614592b8a3279260ea3399 |
| institution | Directory Open Access Journal |
| issn | 1932-6203 |
| language | English |
| last_indexed | 2024-04-11T21:35:51Z |
| publishDate | 2022-01-01 |
| publisher | Public Library of Science (PLoS) |
| record_format | Article |
| series | PLoS ONE |
| spelling | doaj.art-74ccc0ab3b614592b8a3279260ea33992022-12-22T04:01:45ZengPublic Library of Science (PLoS)PLoS ONE1932-62032022-01-01178Knowledge and attitude on sexually transmitted infections and contraceptive use among university students in BhutanThinley DorjiKarma WangmoDendup TsheringUgyen TashiKinley Wangdi<h4>Objectives</h4> 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). <h4>Methods</h4> 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. <h4>Result</h4> 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. <h4>Conclusion</h4> 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.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9348698/?tool=EBI |
| spellingShingle | Thinley Dorji Karma Wangmo Dendup Tshering Ugyen Tashi Kinley Wangdi Knowledge and attitude on sexually transmitted infections and contraceptive use among university students in Bhutan PLoS ONE |
| title | Knowledge and attitude on sexually transmitted infections and contraceptive use among university students in Bhutan |
| title_full | Knowledge and attitude on sexually transmitted infections and contraceptive use among university students in Bhutan |
| title_fullStr | Knowledge and attitude on sexually transmitted infections and contraceptive use among university students in Bhutan |
| title_full_unstemmed | Knowledge and attitude on sexually transmitted infections and contraceptive use among university students in Bhutan |
| title_short | Knowledge and attitude on sexually transmitted infections and contraceptive use among university students in Bhutan |
| title_sort | knowledge and attitude on sexually transmitted infections and contraceptive use among university students in bhutan |
| url | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9348698/?tool=EBI |
| work_keys_str_mv | AT thinleydorji knowledgeandattitudeonsexuallytransmittedinfectionsandcontraceptiveuseamonguniversitystudentsinbhutan AT karmawangmo knowledgeandattitudeonsexuallytransmittedinfectionsandcontraceptiveuseamonguniversitystudentsinbhutan AT denduptshering knowledgeandattitudeonsexuallytransmittedinfectionsandcontraceptiveuseamonguniversitystudentsinbhutan AT ugyentashi knowledgeandattitudeonsexuallytransmittedinfectionsandcontraceptiveuseamonguniversitystudentsinbhutan AT kinleywangdi knowledgeandattitudeonsexuallytransmittedinfectionsandcontraceptiveuseamonguniversitystudentsinbhutan |