Department of Nursing Sciences, Maryam Abacha American University of Niger, Maradi, Republic of Nigeria, Nigeria
Review Article
Assessment of the awareness levels on sexual transmission diseases among secondary school students in Northern Nigeria
Author(s): Silifat Oyewusi*, Abdullahi Sabo and Abigail Uchenna Emeloye
Background: Sexually Transmitted diseases (STDs) are societal problems that could result in tremendous health, social and economic consequences. Due to certain socio cultural beliefs, certain regions of Nigeria could be poorly aware of STDs and their consequences especially in the adolescents. Hence the need for assessment and health education on STDs in the adolescent population.
Objectives: This study aims to assess the awareness levels of sexual transmission diseases among adolescents in selected public secondary schools in Sokoto State, Nigeria.
Materials and methods: This was a cross-sectional and questionnaire-based survey on 346 randomly selected adolescent students aged 10-19 years from secondary schools. Using a pre-tested structured questionnaire, data on participants' Sociodemographic variables and r.. View More»
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