Factors associated with online sexually transmissible infection information seeking among young people in Malaysia: an observational study
The Internet is an important resource of information about sexually transmissible infections (STIs) among young people. Little is known of the facilitators of online STI information seeking. This study aimed to identify the factors associated with online STI information seeking among youth in Malays...
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| author | Mohamad Shakir, Sharina Mahavera Wong, Li Ping Abdullah, Khatijah Lim Adam, Philippe |
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| description | The Internet is an important resource of information about sexually transmissible infections (STIs) among young people. Little is known of the facilitators of online STI information seeking. This study aimed to identify the factors associated with online STI information seeking among youth in Malaysia. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among Malaysian youth aged 18-25 years who were recruited through social media. Results: Among 1530 respondents who completed the survey, 57.1% sought online STI information in the past 12 months mostly from general Internet websites, health websites, and Facebook. Respondents' overall STI knowledge was low. Young people who had higher STI knowledge (OR = 2.47, 95% CI = 1.87-3.25, P = 0.000), had intention-to-seek online STI information (OR = 2.02, 95% CI = 1.23-3.30, P = 0.000), identified as homosexual or bisexual (OR = 1.67, 95% CI = 1.08-2.57, P = 0.020), experienced STI symptoms (OR = 1.51, 95%CI = 1.02-2.22, P = 0.040), were in a relationship (OR = 1.42, 95% CI = 1.08-1.86, P = 0.012) and had high perceived quality of online STI information (OR = 1.41, 95%CI = 1.09-1.83, P = 0.009) were more likely to seek online STI information. Conclusions: Findings suggest the need to increase STI knowledge and perceived quality of online STI information among Malaysian youth. Young people with low STI knowledge, who are heterosexual, sexually active without STI symptoms and single would benefit from reliable sources of online STI information for STI prevention. © 2019 CSIRO. |
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| spelling | um.eprints-240112020-03-12T01:08:56Z http://eprints.um.edu.my/24011/ Factors associated with online sexually transmissible infection information seeking among young people in Malaysia: an observational study Mohamad Shakir, Sharina Mahavera Wong, Li Ping Abdullah, Khatijah Lim Adam, Philippe R Medicine The Internet is an important resource of information about sexually transmissible infections (STIs) among young people. Little is known of the facilitators of online STI information seeking. This study aimed to identify the factors associated with online STI information seeking among youth in Malaysia. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among Malaysian youth aged 18-25 years who were recruited through social media. Results: Among 1530 respondents who completed the survey, 57.1% sought online STI information in the past 12 months mostly from general Internet websites, health websites, and Facebook. Respondents' overall STI knowledge was low. Young people who had higher STI knowledge (OR = 2.47, 95% CI = 1.87-3.25, P = 0.000), had intention-to-seek online STI information (OR = 2.02, 95% CI = 1.23-3.30, P = 0.000), identified as homosexual or bisexual (OR = 1.67, 95% CI = 1.08-2.57, P = 0.020), experienced STI symptoms (OR = 1.51, 95%CI = 1.02-2.22, P = 0.040), were in a relationship (OR = 1.42, 95% CI = 1.08-1.86, P = 0.012) and had high perceived quality of online STI information (OR = 1.41, 95%CI = 1.09-1.83, P = 0.009) were more likely to seek online STI information. Conclusions: Findings suggest the need to increase STI knowledge and perceived quality of online STI information among Malaysian youth. Young people with low STI knowledge, who are heterosexual, sexually active without STI symptoms and single would benefit from reliable sources of online STI information for STI prevention. © 2019 CSIRO. CSIRO Publishing 2019 Article PeerReviewed Mohamad Shakir, Sharina Mahavera and Wong, Li Ping and Abdullah, Khatijah Lim and Adam, Philippe (2019) Factors associated with online sexually transmissible infection information seeking among young people in Malaysia: an observational study. Sexual Health, 16 (2). pp. 158-171. ISSN 1448-5028, DOI https://doi.org/10.1071/SH17198 <https://doi.org/10.1071/SH17198>. https://doi.org/10.1071/SH17198 doi:10.1071/SH17198 |
| spellingShingle | R Medicine Mohamad Shakir, Sharina Mahavera Wong, Li Ping Abdullah, Khatijah Lim Adam, Philippe Factors associated with online sexually transmissible infection information seeking among young people in Malaysia: an observational study |
| title | Factors associated with online sexually transmissible infection information seeking among young people in Malaysia: an observational study |
| title_full | Factors associated with online sexually transmissible infection information seeking among young people in Malaysia: an observational study |
| title_fullStr | Factors associated with online sexually transmissible infection information seeking among young people in Malaysia: an observational study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Factors associated with online sexually transmissible infection information seeking among young people in Malaysia: an observational study |
| title_short | Factors associated with online sexually transmissible infection information seeking among young people in Malaysia: an observational study |
| title_sort | factors associated with online sexually transmissible infection information seeking among young people in malaysia an observational study |
| topic | R Medicine |
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