Determinants of knowledge on sexually transmitted infections among students in public higher education institutions in Melaka state, Malaysia.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The increasing trend of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among the young population is a significant public health problem. This study aimed to determine the level of knowledge on STIs among students in higher education institutions and its predicting factors, in Melaka.

Methodology

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 600 students from higher education institutions in Melaka aged between 18 to 30 years old. Multistage sampling of the institutions was performed. Valid and reliable self-administered questionnaire in the national language, Bahasa Malaysia, was used as to collect data on sociodemographic, personal background, knowledge on STIs and sources of information for STIs. Univariate, bivariate and multivariate analyses were conducted using IBM

SUBMITTER: Mansor N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7595423 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature