Prevalence Of Sexually Transmitted Infection In Adolescence Of 13 To 19 Years

This study was designed to investigate the prevalence of sexually transmitted infection in adolescence of 13 to 19 years in Nsukka Education Zone. The study was guided by five research questions. The population consisted of 2931 students, which were made up of all the students in the day schools from twenty three secondary schools in Nsukka Education Zone. The sample was 220, Ten senior secondary schools were randomly selected from twenty three senior secondary school in Nsukka Education zone. The research questions were answered using mean and standard deviation while t-test was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The data presentation was done in order of research questions, and the major findings were as follows; the students have high level of knowledge of sexual transmitted diseases in Nsukka Education Zone.

The students are knowledgeable on modes of transmission of STIs. Gender has influence on the level of knowledge of the students on signs and symptoms of STIs. Gender also influences on students’ attitude towards those living with STIs. Gender has a significance influence on students’ attitude towards those living with STIs in Nsukka Education Zone. The recommendations based on the findings of this research study were; Health workers should create awareness in secondary schools on the Sexually transmitted infections to help the students avoid them. Seminar and workshops should be organized, awareness through Pamplets and leaflets to intensify effort in assisting the students know the dangers of Sexually transmitted infections. More control methods for the STIs should be brought to the knowledge of the students.