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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
immunology and microbiology
Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, sexual behaviour and pevalence of sexually transmitted infections among female students of the University of Buea, Cameroon
African Journal of AIDS Research, Volume 6, No. 2, Year 2007
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The study investigates the cognitive effect of knowledge and protective practices on the prevalence of HIV and some sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among female students of the University of Buea, Cameroon. A cross-sectional study involving the analysis of a questionnaire completed by 522 female students and the voluntary testing of 108 sexually active females for HIV, syphilis, Chlamydia and gonorrhoea was carried out. Knowledge of the protective effects of abstinence, condom-use and fidelity were independent of sexual practices (OR = 0.86, p = 0.611, φ = 0.22; OR = 1.26, p = 0.213, φ = 0.05; and OR 1.18, p = 0.344, φ = 0.029, respectively). The prevalence of HIV, syphilis, Chlamydia and gonorrhoea among the participants tested was 3.9%, 6.1%, 24.1% and 30.1%, respectively. We conclude that relatively high prevalence of STIs among female students of the University of Buea stems from inadequate knowledge of the major modes of STI/HIV transmission and inadequate use of preventive methods. Copyright © NISC Pty Ltd.
Authors & Co-Authors
Nkuo-Akenji, Theresa K.
Cameroon, Buea
University of Buea
Nkwesheu, Armand
Cameroon, Yaounde
Ministry of Public Health Cameroon
Nyasa, Raymond Babila
Cameroon, Buea
University of Buea
Tallah, Esther
Cameroon, Yaounde
Plan International
Ndip, Roland
Cameroon, Buea
University of Buea
Angwafo, Fru Fobuzshi
Cameroon, Yaounde
Ministry of Public Health Cameroon
Cameroon, Yaounde
Université de Yaoundé I
Statistics
Citations: 7
Authors: 6
Affiliations: 4
Identifiers
Doi:
10.2989/16085900709490410
ISSN:
16085906
Research Areas
Infectious Diseases
Sexual And Reproductive Health
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Quantitative
Study Locations
Cameroon
Participants Gender
Female